Greetings!
We are happy to announce two new early elementary lessons this month. We also want to make sure elementary educators haven't missed some of our excellent Education for Sustainability teaching resources and tools.
We will continue to send out monthly updates to CRC subscribers, and encourage your questions and suggestions. |
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2 New Lessons: Pre-K thru 2nd Grade
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Our Community's Economic System (K-2): Learners explore the elements of their community's economic system by touring the neighborhood and identifying important goods and services. Learners then explore how human capital and "natural capital" (i.e., the environment) work together to provide these needs. Student handouts contain vocabulary and graphics to aid comprehension.
Community Tour (PK-2): This activity is designed to help students explore the elements that make up their community. Using a sustainability perspective, the activity has students explore both human and non-human elements of the community.
To find these lessons, login to the CRC and select the "Build Your Own Curriculum" database tab. Scroll down to enter the lesson title into the Keyword search box.
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| Education for Sustainability Resources for Elementary Educators |
Sustainability and Economics: A Primer for Elementary Education: The terms "sustainability" and "economics" are often paired these days. This article aims to answer questions including: What does "sustainable economics" really mean? What-or whom-is to be "sustained"? And why should an elementary educator care? This article by Susan Santone, Director of Creative Change, serves as an economics primer for sustainability-minded elementary educators. To find, click here or select the Resources tab, followed by economics topic area in the CRC.
Educating for Sustainability in the Elementary Grades - Foundational Principles and Best Practices:
This resource provides clear guidelines for teaching sustainability in the elementary grades in ways that go beyond environmental education. Topics include human-environmental relationships, anthropocentrism, economics, and culturally responsive instruction. Find in the Professional Development Tools for PK-5 in the CRC. |
