Features
16th Envirothon: A North American Event by Tim Grant
Democratic education for environmental stewardship by Peter Corcoran and Margaret Pennock
Lessons from a school that has been practising authentic
democracy for more than two decades.
Shifting paradigms: a new look at animals in
classrooms by Stephen Huddart and Craig Naherniak
Children who collectively and individually experience
looking after animals develop confidence, cooperative
spirit, empathy and respect, extending to classmates and
beyond.
Small Scale Science by Alan Slater
A "small is better" technique that dramatically reduces the
quantity of chemicals used in science classes.
Global morning: A consumer awareness activity by Mary Gale Smith
An eye-opening lesson for secondary students on the
implications of consumerism.
College education with a difference by Miriam Weinstein
Tips for helping senior students choose a college or
university that will support their desire to make a
better world.
Journey to the future: Creative visualization with
children by Jane Hamilton
An imaginary journey that became the springboard for a
year long study of alternative futures.
A new story in grade nine science by Susan M. Drake, Bruce Hemphill and Ron Chappell
Learning to ask meaningful questions and answer them in a
systematic way that shows respect for the environment.
Planet Earth:
Endangered Species (available online)
by Gareth Thomson
Focus on local endangered species.
Inside the
Internet: Listservs (available online)
by Richard Kool
How to use Internet mailing lists.
And as
always, over 20 new educational resources are profiled and
evaluated in this issue of Green Teacher.
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