WHAT WORKS IN EDUCATION The George Lucas Educational Foundation

Eco Expressions

URL: 

http://www.ecoexpressions.org

media path: 

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Topic: 

Air/Climate
Energy Conservation
Habitat/Ecosystems
Sustainability
Waste/Recycling
Water
Wildlife

Type: 

Curriculum
Field Trip
Lesson Plans
Service Learning Projects
Speaker

Description: 

This site represents a nationwide environmental-education program focused on nature writing for children in grades 3-12. Students engage in outdoor activities such as hiking and canoeing as part of the curriculum, which also includes scientific and creative writing. On-site professional-development training is offered to educators and youth leaders to utilize the standards-based, multidisciplinary curriculum in language arts, science, physical education, history and art.

Cost: 

Yes

Grade: 

Elementary (K-5)
Middle (6-8)
High (9-12)

Time: 

Ongoing

Keywords: 

writing, art, birds, wildlife, curriculum, after school, field trip, field trips