Waters, J. (2011). Teaching green. The Journal, 38(4), Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/research/2011/04/digital-edition_april_pdf/asset.aspx?tc=assetpg.
With our numerous advances in energy conservation, teaching “green” has become an integral part of education. Taking care of the world we live in is an important part of our wellbeing and teaching students about energy conservation, how to think “green,” and respect the environment has proven to be imperative and necessary. In his article, “Teaching Green,” John Waters explores some of the many online tools available to teachers and educators on teaching students about the environment. While some of the sites like myfootprint.org and classroomearth.org can be used to engage and inform high school students on issues surrounding the environment, other websites like “EEK!” and powerupthegame.org can provide environmentally informative fun and interactive activities for younger students. Also, Waters mentions the online Environmental Protection Agency Teaching Center, which provides tons of background information, lesson plans, and ideas for integrating environmental education with everyday curriculum.
Question 1: Explore each of the websites. Which one could you see yourself using in your classroom? Why? I could definitely see myself using EEK! The website had an incredible amount of activities and lesson plans for teachers to follow. I thought it was awesome! Also, I could see myself utilizing many of the resources on the EPA’s website. The Youtube channel seems super interesting!
Question 2: How would you incorporate environmental education with your subject matter? Tying mathematics and environment education would be fun! I would use example of carbon footprints, waste, and clean air composition while teaching ratios and then using results to form graphs or equations. Also, exploring the output/input of solar energy to build algebraic formulas.
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