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The Ratzel Room Daily: Encouraging Kids to Think About Science in the Real World

Eric BrunsellMay 17, 2011

Tags Achievement Gap, Classroom Technology, Digital Divide, Environmental Education, Media Literacy, Project-Based Learning, , Student Engagement, Teacher Development, Middle (6-8), High (9-12), Science

The other day, I found a fascinating video and blog post about a mass of plastic debris encountered by a diver in Belize. Today, I found stunning images of an active volcano in Ecuador and a fascinating story by Mika McKinnon, about her experiences as a science consultant for the Stargate: Atlantis television series. I can't wait to see what science stories I find tomorrow.

Earth Day Challenge: Making Teacher Innovation Sustainable

Suzie BossApril 21, 2011

Tags Environmental Education, Teacher Development, All Grades

For Earth Day, teachers can find an abundance of good project ideas to get students thinking more critically about the environment. But if your goal is to inspire long-term changes that really add up, maybe it's time to step up to the Cool School Challenge.

Snapshots of Innovation: Travels With Chen (After Steinbeck's Travels with Charley)

Milton ChenNovember 3, 2010

One of my favorite books in high school was John Steinbeck's Travels With Charley, his account of his road trip around the U. S., late in his career, accompanied only by his French poodle Charley. Not having traveled much as a boy beyond my home state of Illinois, into Wisconsin and Indiana, I was mesmerized by his stories of the vastness and diversity of our country.

Wind Power Project Offers a New Spin for Students

Betty RayOctober 25, 2010

Tags After-School Learning, Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, Dropout Prevention, Environmental Education, Project-Based Learning, Student Engagement, High (9-12), Math

Editor's Note: Our guest blogger today is Karen Brown, the creative director for the Center for Ecoliteracy in Berkeley, CA.

"Sometimes creativity goes a little bit with what we call 'misbehavior.'"

Project-Based Learning and the Gulf Oil Spill

Eric BrunsellJuly 12, 2010

Tags Environmental Education, Place-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, Service Learning, Middle (6-8), Science

Edutopia's PBL Boot Camp started today, and I thought that I would provide some resources to get you thinking...

Students Redesign a New Orleans School with a View...of Dignity

Betty RayJune 16, 2010

Tags Community Partnerships, Environmental Education, Louisiana

Editor's Note: Our guest blogger today is Karen Brown from the Center for Ecoliteracy in Berkeley, CA.

Why Celebrate Earth Day?

Jason FlomApril 21, 2010

Tags Environmental Education, All Grades

Editor's Note: After nine years teaching upper elementary school, today's guest blogger Jason Flom is quite adept at getting schooled by 21st century learners. Fortunately, his years as an outdoor educator at The Mountain Institute and North Carolina Outward Bound School gives him one advantage over his students -- an awareness that such a thing as nature existed. As a result, Jason levels the playing field through Service projects both near and far. His students often have over 100 hours of community service during the year with projects ranging from longleaf pine ecosystem restoration to water testing.