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Resource Type: Activity; Unit Plan; Presentation; Report/Study/Thesis; Other

Resource Type: Activity; Unit Plan; Presentation; Report/Study/Thesis; Other

Description: My recommendations for 'Green Reads for Children Book List 1' was developed through the casting of a large net, taking into consideration suggestions from the BCTF PSA groups (2015, 2016), my fine colleagues at DLG and Champlain Annex in Vancouver, literary reviews on the web, and the Vancouver and Delta libraries, as well as parents and children. These 13 books are my personal outdoor education / spiritual "gems".

Subject: Cross-Curricular; English Language Learning (ELL); English Language Arts; Health and PE; Outdoor Education; Science; Environmental Science; Social Studies; Research; Curriculum; Learning; Reflective practice

Keywords: environmental learning; place based learning; green literature; Read-Alouds; excellent children's literature; outdoor education; science observation skills; identity and awareness

Learning Standards: A 'Book List' with suggested Springboard Activities that flow out of the reading of a "green" literature. Each book is quickly reviewed by its special features of both language and perspective. Suggested follow-up activities and related reads are listed. This Book List and was compiled over several years as part of a BCTF Inquiry Project with TELA and EEPSA members.

Duration: 30 to 60 minutes for each Read-Aloud and follow-up literary or outdoor education experience

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green-reads-book-list-1.doc	application/octet-stream

2 recommendations 171 downloads

Resource Type: Activity; Unit Plan; Presentation; Report/Study/Thesis; Other

Resource Type: Activity; Unit Plan; Presentation; Report/Study/Thesis; Other

Description: 'Green Reads' for Environmental Learning for Children - Book / Media List 2 - is organized by 6 themes. The categories start with the internal / personal connection to nature and progress to the 'global citizenship' level. I do not see the levels as being sequential; each learning group will have its interests and curricular to consider. There are 54 recommended reads in total (to date).

Subject: Revised Curriculum; Applied Skills; Arts Education; Cross-Curricular; Social Justice; English Language Arts; Health and PE; Outdoor Education; Science; Social Studies; Research; Curriculum; Learning; Pedagogy; Reflective practice

Keywords: environmental learning; place based learning; green literature; outdoor education; identity and awareness; ethics and activism; social and physical history

Learning Standards: A 'Book and Media List' of reviewed literature and media (film, websites) for children. This "green reads" book and media list was compiled over several years as part of a BCTF Inquiry Project with TELA and EEPSA members. The final inquiry question was: As an elementary teacher, how can I use selected children's literature and media as a springboard for experiencing and connecting to nature in our school and community environments?

Duration: 30 to 60 minutes for each Read-Aloud and follow-up literary or outdoor education experience

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green-reads-book-list-2.doc	application/octet-stream

3 recommendations

Description: Lesson plans, videos, fact sheets, etc that allow you to explore poverty and over consumption and 'justice not charity' during the 'giving season' such as Christmas and beyond. Can be adapted for all grades.