Place-Based Learning

Spending time outside one day each week helps students find a sense of calm and become careful observers of the natural world.

There are plenty of logistics to consider, but educators say outdoor classes keep kids and teachers safer—and provide much-needed fresh air.

By creating opportunities for students to study outside, teachers can connect their classes to nature through hands-on lessons.

Doing a deep dive into the industrial revolution allows students to understand the history of their city and of child labor.

As elementary students turn squares of paper into animals they’re studying, the age-old Japanese art form makes lessons more memorable.

Place-based learning provides fertile ground for projects that enhance students’ understanding of history.

Though it can seem daunting, getting students outdoors for even 30 minutes offers many benefits, during the pandemic and beyond. This checklist can help get you started.

Going outside helps students focus, and activities for classes from social studies to math can incorporate the natural world.

A mini-golf course, a canoe trip down the local river, a discussion about environmental justice. Here’s how schools are teaching students about environmental science.

Having high school students research their town, including the history and local issues, can help them see ways to contribute to their community.

A veteran teacher and author discusses how to bring fieldwork into your project-based learning curriculum.

A look at three key considerations in designing the most appropriate service program for your school.

Studying water sources close to home can connect middle school students to environmental issues in their community.

When students step out of the classroom and explore the concepts they’ve learned about, they deepen their understanding of science, themselves, and the world.

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, an award-winning school has been the catalyst for a district turnaround after a 20-year decline.