Derrick Lietz

CA

Outside Learning: It’s Elementary

Wed, Feb 06, 2019 10:42 PM
Review

The article discusses an elementary school that recycled a portion of dead space into an area of environmental learning for students. The students transformed the worn out area into a grassy lawn complete with a composting area. The authors stated that it was a collaboration from the students, teachers, and many others in the community. Overall, the article showcases an opportunity that the school seized to turn a rundown dirt patch into a teachable moment. I believe science is a gateway for students to learn and question their environment as they come across it. I loved this project in the article because it accomplished just that. The students learned about composting, recycling, and environmental restoration. The teachers offered the students an outdoor classroom where they learned by doing. The environmental project creates a memorable experience that will stick with the students possibly for the rest of their lives. While the article provides a specific example, it serves as an inspiration for teachers to incorporate every day outdoors into a science lesson.

Outside Learning: It’s Elementary

Wed, Feb 06, 2019 10:42 PM
Review

The article discusses an elementary school that recycled a portion of dead space into an area of environmental learning for students. The students transformed the worn out area into a grassy lawn complete with a composting area. The authors stated that it was a collaboration from the students, teachers, and many others in the community. Overall, the article showcases an opportunity that the school seized to turn a rundown dirt patch into a teachable moment. I believe science is a gateway for students to learn and question their environment as they come across it. I loved this project in the article because it accomplished just that. The students learned about composting, recycling, and environmental restoration. The teachers offered the students an outdoor classroom where they learned by doing. The environmental project creates a memorable experience that will stick with the students possibly for the rest of their lives. While the article provides a specific example, it serves as an inspiration for teachers to incorporate every day outdoors into a science lesson.

Outside Learning: It’s Elementary

Wed, Feb 06, 2019 10:42 PM
Review

The article discusses an elementary school that recycled a portion of dead space into an area of environmental learning for students. The students transformed the worn out area into a grassy lawn complete with a composting area. The authors stated that it was a collaboration from the students, teachers, and many others in the community. Overall, the article showcases an opportunity that the school seized to turn a rundown dirt patch into a teachable moment. I believe science is a gateway for students to learn and question their environment as they come across it. I loved this project in the article because it accomplished just that. The students learned about composting, recycling, and environmental restoration. The teachers offered the students an outdoor classroom where they learned by doing. The environmental project creates a memorable experience that will stick with the students possibly for the rest of their lives. While the article provides a specific example, it serves as an inspiration for teachers to incorporate every day outdoors into a science lesson.