Greetings. Green Teacher is hosting 3 exciting webinars this month, the first of which is tomorrow night. All our webinars are free, and the archived version can be freely viewed by non-subscribers for 30 days afterwards.
Conquering Nature Deficit Disorder with Phenology, Wednesday, February 12th, at 7:30pm EST.
Long before Last Child in the Woods, biology teacher Larry Weber has been teaching his middle school students how to identify common local flora and fauna and evidence of seasonal change (i.e. phenology). Larry will draw on his decades of experience to explain how to organize a course focused on phenology, what students look for each month of the school year and the benefits of this type of teaching.
Reserve your spot now (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/conquering-nature-deficit-disorder-through-phenology-tickets-10052408023)
Building a Culture of Resilience through Education, Thursday, February 20th, 7pm EST
Children and youth witness and experience natural disasters in increasing numbers and intensity. This webinar will explore the curriculum, learning and teaching implications of helping children and youth to become active agents in preventing, mitigating and better coping with natural disasters. It will highlight practical ideas and examples of disaster risk reduction (DRR) education in school and community characterized by child/youth participation and leadership. The webinar will also explore how environmental education can contribute to disaster risk reduction and vice-versa. Participants will be invited to share their own practice and experience in empowering children and youth to help foster a resilient school and community. Reserve your spot now: (http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-building-a-culture-of-resilience-through-education-tickets-6546720417)
Water Quality Monitoring in Outdoor Education, Thursday, February 27th, 7:30pm EST
Water provides a rich source of learning opportunities. The webinar will explore water quality monitoring as an educational tool to engage students in learning about water and the local environment. Participants will be provided with practical information to integrate water quality monitoring into their own practice including how to set-up monitoring activities, managing risk, the monitoring process, helpful tools and resources, and how to make water quality monitoring a meaningful learning experience. Reserve your spot now: (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/water-quality-monitoring-in-outdoor-education-tickets-9907966996)
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Meanwhile, we've added some more articles from the Green Teacher archives for your reading pleasure.
(Elementary) The Salad Farmers (http://greenteacher.com/the-salad-farmers/) by Sara Inbar
A first grade class in New York City grows their own food as part of an integrated unit that combines science, social studies, and literacy.
(Middle School) Wild Harvesting and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (http://greenteacher.com/wild-harvesting-and-traditional-ecological-knowledge/) by Kieran Dowling
Introduce grade 4-7 students to Indigenous knowledge and local ecosystems by the sustainable harvesting of wild products.
(High School) Herpetology for High School Students (http://greenteacher.com/herpetology-for-high-school-students/) by Catherine E. Matthews and Terry Tomasek
Authentic environmental education gives young people opportunities for hands-on field experiences.
We hope you find some or all of the above useful for your professional development!
Best,
Tim Grant
Tim Grant, Editor
Green Teacher
28 Lennox Street #8
Toronto, ON M5S 1J7
416-960-1244, tim@greenteacher.com
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