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Routledge (2021), Edition: 1, 158 pages
Description
Growing Up Green allows young students (grades K-2) to build critical and creative thinking skills, while also improving skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The book:Includes 10 problem-based investigations that explore sustainability and environmental concerns. Covers topics such as reducing one's carbon footprint, developing green manufacturing processes, initiating a recycling program, and more. Is perfect for general education classrooms, single- or multi-grade gifted classrooms, or pull-out programs. Features crosscurricular connections. Includes a list of apps, websites, and books that can be used to increase students' understanding and curiosity. Each investigation includes comprehensive teacher instructions, ideas for differentiation, hands-on student activities, reproducible student resources, reflection opportunities, and assessment options. The engaging investigations guide learners through the process of identifying problems, developing research questions, gathering and analyzing data, developing possible solutions, and disseminating information to others. Grades K-2.… (more)
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LibraryThing member wenestvedt
This book should be useful to teachers immediately: it includes a variety of activities and handout templates, but also an introduction (with a bibliography, if you need to write a justification) that provides good context. An appendix provides data about aligjnment with Common Core standards.
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Seems very well-produced and well-written.
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activities seem challenging: they include a variety of tasks and ways to think. Most of them seem amenable to distance learning. Because of the age of the students, most activities begin with a group story, and then break into small groups or individual tasks that are then wrapped up in group. They relate to tangible things the students will be able to relate to: their school building their home, and their neighborhood. There are story books suggested for each activity, which is great for teachers who may not have heard of recently published books.Seems very well-produced and well-written.
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LibraryThing member Lewie
The authors Schroth & Daniels did a excellent job in creating a work that is ten lesson plans designed to introduce K-2 graders with the ideas of doing problem-based investigations in Ecology and Sustainability in the STEM mode.
The work is divided into ten chapters each progressively harder than
The work also contains a full reference to all publications that are referred to in the work and three appendices which cover the Children's literature about sustainability, useful websites and Apps, and then a list of all the Standards for Sustainability Education Standards across K-2. Also a section is provided on the Common Core State Standards Alignment.
All this for the low price of $29.95 from Prufrock Press who once again has published a great work to assist educators just starting out or seasoned veterans in need of some new ideas. Not only for in service educators but would also serve the home school educator and educator in training at the College levels.
This would make a great addition to all kinds of media centers and libraries both public and institutional.
The work is divided into ten chapters each progressively harder than
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the one before it until the last. Each chapter is referred to as an investigation and then each investigation is divided into an introduction, a intro on how to conduct assessment of the prior learning of each student, how to plan and teach the investigation and the Common Core standards that are involved, then each one has at least one activity where the objective is stated along with any educator induced modifications might be used a full list of all materials that will be needed to teach the unit of investigation and then gives full instructional sequence. Complete with hand outs and and all materials that would be used in the instruction of the unit.The work also contains a full reference to all publications that are referred to in the work and three appendices which cover the Children's literature about sustainability, useful websites and Apps, and then a list of all the Standards for Sustainability Education Standards across K-2. Also a section is provided on the Common Core State Standards Alignment.
All this for the low price of $29.95 from Prufrock Press who once again has published a great work to assist educators just starting out or seasoned veterans in need of some new ideas. Not only for in service educators but would also serve the home school educator and educator in training at the College levels.
This would make a great addition to all kinds of media centers and libraries both public and institutional.
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LibraryThing member Sean191
I have spent years educating myself about environmental issues, increasing my knowledge of nature (invasives, what's considered a "native" species, wild edibles, reading the woods) and I've donated time and expertise to help the local chapter of the Sierra Club with marketing and 350.org with
All that said, this is a great tool for educators. It's not a workbook to hand off as busy work. Kids will definitely need guidance since a lot of the concepts and activities would be overwhelming for many of them. But a good teacher, dedicated to keeping this globe hospitable to future generations should have no problem shepherding a class through most of the materials.
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getting issues on my town ballot to get voted on (the initiative passed). My wife is a elementary school principal. So between the two of us, we're coming at this book from a strong position. All that said, this is a great tool for educators. It's not a workbook to hand off as busy work. Kids will definitely need guidance since a lot of the concepts and activities would be overwhelming for many of them. But a good teacher, dedicated to keeping this globe hospitable to future generations should have no problem shepherding a class through most of the materials.
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LibraryThing member KWROLSEN
This is a very good resource to get kids interested in science, conservation, STEM, etc. There are many investigations with detailed lessons that allow young learners to explore their world and improve their problem solving skills. I can definitely see this resource being used in gifted programs or
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extra curricular activities. Some of the lessons are quite involved, so the suggestions regarding modifications would be helpful. I love that many children’s books that connect to the lessons are included. If teachers have difficultly completing the entire lesson, this resource serves as a good springboard for the development of similar activities. I was impressed with the amount of lessons and ideas that are included in this book. Thank you! Show Less
LibraryThing member AnneDenney
Problem-based introduction into environmental thinking is the topic of this STEM publication for Grades K-2. The object seems to be to make young children aware of their use of the environment, that is their participation in conservation or destruction thereof.
The book offers 10 'investigations'
It's geared towards the general education classroom but can be tied in with language arts, math or social studies as well.
As one can expect from the publisher, all material is well explained and copy-able. There is also an extensive list of children's literature, websites and apps to suggest to the young learners.
The book offers 10 'investigations'
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to explore in a somewhat playful way topics such as sustainability, recycling or reduction of one's own carbon footprint.It's geared towards the general education classroom but can be tied in with language arts, math or social studies as well.
As one can expect from the publisher, all material is well explained and copy-able. There is also an extensive list of children's literature, websites and apps to suggest to the young learners.
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LibraryThing member exploreacademy
This is a well written book with great options to get kids interested in staying green and living a green life. I can definitely see this being a good resource for ages 10 and up. Some of the examples are definitely more age appropriate for older individuals. I love that there are books to connect
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LibraryThing member ABlueBunny
This is basically a series of formatted lesson plans for classroom teacher use. Each allows one allows students to explore the world around them using easily accessible materials. Picture books are paired with each lesson to engage young learners. For use by those who home-school or teach in
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independent schools where curriculum in not prescribed by the county or state. Show Less
LibraryThing member kathleen.pitman
This is a great resource. The projects are age appropriate and easily adaptable to the classroom.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
158 p.; 11 inches
ISBN
1646320581 / 9781646320585
Local notes
This book was given to an elementary school.