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History
Wildlife In Learning Design
1983
Council for Environmental Education
Last updated in 2004
Back in Illinois
Projects
Goals
To assist students of any age in developing
awareness, knowledge, skills, and
commitment to result in informed decisions,
responsible behavior, and constructive actions
concerning wildlife and the environment.
Mission
“The Council for Environmental Education's
mission is to provide environmental education
programs and services that promote
stewardship of the environment and further
the capacity of learners to make informed
decisions.”
Buzzwords
Scary Statistics
1.
Young people spend ? Hours using electronic media in a typical day .
2.
? % of children ages 6-9 are overweight.
3.
? % of children who go outside to walk or play at least once per day.
4.
? % Of schools have cut recess.
5.
Children are ? Times more likely to play video games than ride a bike.
6.
? Of pediatricians believe that unstructured play helps build children’s social
skills and confidence.
7.
? % of pediatricians believe that unstructured play helps kids from becoming
overweight.
8.
? % of pediatricians believe that unstructured play helps kids improve
problem-solving skills
What’s Changed?
The truth is…the nature of childhood has changed.
There’s not much nature in it.
Tightrope Walking…
“Beyond Ecophobia”
By David Sobel
Ecophobia:
Fear of Ecological Problems
(deforestation, acid rain, landfills)
56 % worry that the planet will be a very
unpleasant place to live.1
3Step Approach to EE
Step 1: Ages 4-7
Appreciation
Cultivate empathy between child &
natural world
Focus on what’s around them
Explore relationships & emotions
3Step Approach to EE
Step # 2: Ages 8-11
Exploration
Child’s world expands beyond their
home
More daring, shall we say?
3Step Approach to EE
Step # 3: Ages 12+
Social Action
Child’s social interest changes
Local, obtainable projects make the greatest
impact
Experience. Understand. Appreciate.
Framework
Ecological Knowledge
Social & Political Knowledge
Fish & Wildlife Resources
Activities
Model themes or storylines
Connect to state standards
Focus on grade levels
Includes indoor/outdoor time
Physical/cerebral centered activities
Activity 1:
Activity 2:
Activity 3:
Activity 4:
Breakout Sessions
Resources:
http://www.projectwild.org/Correlations.htm
Core Curriculum
Next Generation Science Standards
STEM
NAAEE
National Science Standards
Head Start
NAEYC