Place-Based Learning
Location, location, location! See what happens when schoolwork explores students’ connections with local history, environment, culture, or economy.
4 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.168How 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.229A Handy Framework for Designing Units of Study
People, places, and problems offer rich opportunities for real-world learning. This unit design framework ensures engaging, aligned learning objectives, experiences, and assessments.337How 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.384A Place-Based Study of the Industrial Revolution for Elementary Students
Doing a deep dive into the industrial revolution allows students to understand the history of their city and of child labor.173Outdoor Science Lessons Foster Environmental Stewardship
By creating opportunities for students to study outside, teachers can connect their classes to nature through hands-on lessons.318Simple Ways to Bring Learning Outside
Going outside helps students focus, and activities for classes from social studies to math can incorporate the natural world.968Using 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.592Capitalizing on the Pedagogy of Place
Place-based learning provides fertile ground for projects that enhance students’ understanding of history.253Engaging 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.411With 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.637Building 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.455Connecting Student Learning Across Subjects
When teachers collaborate on projects across subjects, they can drive engagement in all of their classes.1.5kDeveloping a Robust Community Engagement Program
A look at three key considerations in designing the most appropriate service program for your school.241Exploring Local Waterways in Place-Based Environmental Education
Studying water sources close to home can connect middle school students to environmental issues in their community.194