An Outdoor Environmental Learning Classroom for the
Students of Suquamish Elementary School
By Melinda West
There is a Salish legend passed down by the First Peoples of the Pacific Northwest that explains the origin of the cedar tree and why it has been referred to as: “Long-Life Maker”. For over four-thousand years this slow-growing, [...]
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Beach Hoppers: Inquiry-based learning while having fun!
Posted by author in February 22nd 2010
Field trips are exciting. Field trips incorporating inquiry-based learning and live animals are even better.
by Stephanie Schroeder
This second grade unit focuses on beach hoppers, tiny amphipods found on most sandy beaches. The first three lessons focus on learning beach hopper characteristics in the classroom and teaching students how to do scientific [...]
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Hood River Middle School
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Lewis and Clark College
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Thunder Bay, Ontario
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