Sentences with phrase «ecological literacy»

The K - 8 charter school's mission is based on ecological literacy.

Like Willits Charter School, the new district charter school will offer classes in ecological literacy and will provide opportunities in community and service learning, as well as project - based learning, including the integration of art, music, and the dramatic and performing arts, into a core - focused educational program.

As part of his degree in sustainable design, Tursi developed a process and project to promote ecological literacy in schools...

Cohen gave us an overview of why ecological literacy is so important for students who may not have any previous connection to natural systems, including food systems.

The personal connection students create with nature by journaling can also help develop ecological literacy through creative documentation of the natural world as seen through students» eyes.

Living on Earth's Ecological Literacy Project engages middle and high school students in a science - based exploration of their local environment and trains them in professional radio production.

Learn to use a garden to breathe life into standards - based lessons, promote ecological literacy, encourage healthy eating, and support students» social development.

Moreover, Flanagan ignores an enormous body of research (on social and emotional learning, project - based learning, and student health and academic achievement, as well as the study of science and ecological literacy.)

Science and ecological literacy.

First launched in 2006, the Urban Field Station provides a location for this long - term research partnership promoting applied science on urban ecology, conservation, stewardship, and ecological literacy to support ecosystem management and human well - being.

In June 2005, California Polytechnic's Sustainable Environments minor received the AIA COTE's top award for «ecological literacy.»

A knowledge and understanding of local patterns of wind, weather and water flows make up what some call «ecological literacy» (there's even a simple test you can take).

Kids are spending less time outdoors than prison inmates, and it's leading to a whole host of problems like obesity, nature deficit disorder and lower levels of what could be called «ecological literacy».