EE Program Profiles (2006)

Abstract

From individual classrooms to statewide initiatives, from student-led projects to capacity-building networks, environmental education takes many forms. Profiled here are just a few exemplary efforts that illustrate different ways of delivery and give a glimpse of the many components that comprise a comprehensive program for environmental education. Click on the title to read or download the EE profile. To read or download all the files click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Finding Your Way on the Prairie: an integrated elementary-level curriculum that emphasizes project-based learning in the outdoors, incorporating everything from prairie restoration to quilting.

Natural Ties: Livingston Literacy Program: a kindergarten program that ties literacy and science to environmental themes

A Little Salad Dressing Goes a Long Way: a student-run, garden-based business that grew out of the 1992 Los Angeles riots

Wetlands and Wetheads: a regional centre on restored wetlands where high school "Wetheads" teach hands-on, outdoor activities to fourth graders

EICTM: A Framework for Learning: a system that uses the environment as a integrating context for learning and weaves together six recognized "best practices" in education

California Dreamin' Becoming a Reality: statewide initiatives in California including legislation, networks, and research

Wisconsin: A Model of Success: the components of Wisconsin's extensive and effective statewide environmental education program



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*Five of the EE Program Profiles originally appeared in EEducator (spring 1999), which was produced by the North American Association for Environmental Education. The profiles were updated in 2006 for publication on the EETAP web site. The new EE Profiles written in 2006 include "Natural Ties: Livingston Literacy Program" and "Wetlands and Wetheads".