Place-Based Learning
Location, location, location! See what happens when schoolwork explores students’ connections with local history, environment, culture, or economy.
Using Place-Based Learning to Explore Immigration History
High school teachers can give students a chance to gain insights into their community by exploring the nuances of immigration patterns.100With Safety in Mind, Schools Take Classes Outdoors
There are plenty of logistics to consider, but educators say outdoor classes keep kids and teachers safer—and provide much-needed fresh air.12.9kHow to Facilitate Meaningful Outdoor Learning
Exploring the natural world is a powerful strategy for middle and high school. Here are four ways to get students learning outside.493Using Inquiry to Create Inspiring Field Trips
When students approach a field trip with the goal of answering their own questions, they get to be in charge of what they learn403How Monuments Can Support Place-Based Learning
Analyzing a monument can guide students to engage in observation, decoding, and inquiry, sparking curiosity and deeper learning.269‘But What About the Polar Bears?’ Centering Student Interests in Place-Based Learning
Teachers can boost elementary students’ engagement by exploring their interests and connecting them to units of study.2524 Steps to Establishing a Place-Based Learning Program
Immersing students in their communities allows them to learn about the world from right in their own backyards.363Using Place-Based Learning to Teach Middle School Students About Climate Change
Climate change lessons become more relevant to students when they learn about how it’s affecting their communities.248Using Origami to Teach Children About Endangered Animals
As elementary students turn squares of paper into animals they’re studying, the age-old Japanese art form makes lessons more memorable.1.2kHow to Set Up Outdoor Class Time With Elementary Students
Spending time outside one day each week helps students find a sense of calm and become careful observers of the natural world.578Outdoor Science Lessons Foster Environmental Stewardship
By creating opportunities for students to study outside, teachers can connect their classes to nature through hands-on lessons.520Simple Ways to Bring Learning Outside
Going outside helps students focus, and activities for classes from social studies to math can incorporate the natural world.1.3k7 Tips for Moving Learning Outside
Though it can seem daunting, getting students outdoors for even 30 minutes offers many benefits. This checklist can help get you started.916Building a Sustainable Future—One Classroom at a Time
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.827Capitalizing on the Pedagogy of Place
Place-based learning provides fertile ground for projects that enhance students’ understanding of history.384
