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Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Fisher In A Fragmented Forest is an adaptable classroom or field-based environmental education activity guide focused on providing students the opportunity to learn about forest ecology, natural history and stakeholder issues as framed by the issues and challenges facing the Pacific fisher in the southern Sierra Nevada. This guide provides educational programming for grades Kindergarten through high school that meet California Science Content Standards...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Environmental and conservation education programs remain a key component for integrating science and values as our society acts upon conservation practices and ecosystem management goals. Environmental education research consistently supports that students are more apt to pro-environmental behaviors when students participate in positive outdoor experiences, their work in the natural environment is integral to their study, and when they can identify...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This project takes an entire unit (elementary physics) being taught in the classroom already and integrates a natural resources theme into it. The product of this integration serves to diversify classroom lessons, enhance a sense of place within their bioregion for students and teachers, and foster environmental stewardship through the creation of a connection with their learning by students. Ten lessons have been developed and written to adhere to...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Holistic food systems education is essential for inciting early passion and critical thinking on how to solve food systems problems. This capstone engages in the process of developing and integrating food systems lessons into core high school courses, without detracting from the core course curriculum. This project aims to equip high school students with the ability to engage in critical thinking about food systems, develop resilience through food...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This capstone project aimed to empower Sustainable Agriculture and beginning farmers as experiential learners while teaching them necessary technical skills for livestock management success. I prepared ten experiential sheep learning modules and taught these during the lab sessions of Animal Science and Livestock Management courses at Kennebec valley Community College (KVCC). These courses are part of the established Sustainable Agricultural associates...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Field journaling is an adaptable process of observation and perception which engages individuals of all ages, helping them to construct their own deep connection with the more than human wold. Compared to journals in general, a nature journal is unique in that place takes on a central role as the main subject along with the journalist as observer. This activity generates a foundation of wonder, joy and caring in the individual practitioner. The following...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Educating people on environment has been an ongoing process for many years. However, now educators and science professionals are beginning to realize that, if Environmental Education (EE) is started earlier in a student's life, then students will have a better chance of grasping and implementing the knowledge into their everyday life. In this study, one section of second grade special education students, students with an Individualized Education Plan...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In your hands you hold a unique tool for teachers; a series of place based projects designed from conception to classroom testing to take advantage of the best available research on how people learn. All of the suggested instructional strategies have been classroom tested and proven to support students as they move from environmental ideals to environmental action. The science and policy projects in the California Coastal Voices (CCV) guide are ambitions,...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Registered Dietitians (RDs) can play a critical role in advocating for sustainable food systems (SFS) both on personal and professional levels. Thus, it is essential for RDs, our "food experts," to understand the complexities involved in our food system. Evidence shows that RDs are interested in promoting SFS issues, but the lack of knowledge is cited as a barrier, which results in the majority of RDs not incorporating SFS concepts into their professional...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
This activity book features black and white images related to wildlife, wildlife habitat, and ecosystem management. This book can be used as an educational tool for a wide range of students in the hopes that a student can use this text for a long period of time. The way the book was designed will allow it to also be used as a stand alone resource if desired. -- from Introduction
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Amphibian education and community involvement is critical at this time. We face a global amphibian extinction crisis. Of the more than 6,000 recognized species of amphibians, over one third are suffering serious declines or have recently become extinct, despite having survived millions of years. The reasons for the decline vary, but without educating our youth to appreciate and understand amphibians and their environments, they are destined to go...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
International trade in wildlife and wildlife parts exists on a massive scale. Iconic mammals such as elephants, rhinos and tigers are killed daily for fashion and traditional medicine. Reptiles, birds and primates languish in cramped cages to supply exotic pet collectors around the world, and hundreds end up served as bush meat to satisfy a growing human appetite. This demand for rare and endangered species not only impacts biodiversity, but also...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The Art of Science thesis project is a compilation of an interdisciplinary curriculum for an elective science course incorporating the fundamentals of photography with biological and environmental science concepts. The use of digital photography will provide the opportunity for the incorporation of art within the science classroom; an approach based on the fundamental principles outlined in the transition from STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This Applied Professional Project master's thesis will result in a community website for local environmental education programs. The website Plug-In To Nature Allen County http://plugintonature-allencounty.weebly.com (not currently searchable via search engines) is the primary outreach established to encourage children and adults to become more engaged with environmental education. I have assembled basic content, and a plan for completing the project....
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The landscape of culinary arts education is rapidly changing, and post-secondary institutions must innovate and adapt to maintain relevancy. The purpose of this project was to develop a proposal for a Bachelor of Science in Food Sustainability offered by Johnson & Wales University. The proposal is framed by a literature review, which reveals best practices in sustainability education as well as common barriers to the development and implementation...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
The purpose of this applied professional project is to design and implement an interdisciplinary class for The Klahre House alternative high school students that integrates 3 parts: current environmental issues, how we came to be this way, and visions for the future. There are many underlying and deep-seated attitudes towards natural resources and the Earth that should be explored in conjunction with environmental problems and solutions. The idea...