Place-Based Learning
Location, location, location! See what happens when schoolwork explores students' connections with local history, environment, culture, or economy.
Exploring Local Waterways in Place-Based Environmental Education
Studying water sources close to home can connect middle school students to environmental issues in their community.186How 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.Outdoor Science Lessons Foster Environmental Stewardship
By creating opportunities for students to study outside, teachers can connect their classes to nature through hands-on lessons.337With 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.12.9kUsing 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.1.1kSimple Ways to Bring Learning Outside
Going outside helps students focus, and activities for classes from social studies to math can incorporate the natural world.783Developing a Robust Community Engagement Program
A look at three key considerations in designing the most appropriate service program for your school.2287 Tips for Moving Learning Outside
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.914Building 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.7635 Benefits of Outdoor Education
An outdoor education program builds community and culture, raises expectations and standards, and increases connection between students.3.5kEngaging Students With Community-Based Projects
Having high school students research their town, including the history and local issues, can help them see ways to contribute to their community.409Moving From the Comfort Zone to the Challenge Zone
When we are faced with challenges, our brains are activated to learn new things—so long as a foundation of safety, belonging, and trust is there as well.412A Place-Based Approach to PBL
A veteran teacher and author discusses how to bring fieldwork into your project-based learning curriculum.1.2kConnecting Student Learning Across Subjects
When teachers collaborate on projects across subjects, they can drive engagement in all of their classes.1.8kTurning the Community Into a Classroom
See how students investigate real issues in their communities—and check out an e-book on how to adopt this type of program.919