Whole+School+&+Division+Ideas

=Whole School or Division Project Ideas =

Here are some ideas for developing and strengthening ties with the natural world and/or increasing our understanding of how it works:

 * • Declare an “Outdoors Day”: Remember “snow days”?** Celebrate “Take a Child Outside Week,” Sept. 24-30, or your own day or week, by planning time for students to be outdoors enjoying and exploring nature. See former Summit teacher Liz Baird’s site for ideas which combine structured activities and free play - http://takeachildoutside.org/


 * • Discover Our Eco-Address:** What parts of our environment do our kids know and explore? What makes our environment special and distinguishes it from others? What are some guidelines or rules for taking good care of our environment? How do we live within the limits of our environment and leave it in good shape for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren? Start by exploring http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us/ecoaddress.htm


 * • On the Same Page:** Explore the connection some kids have to nature and consider the importance of the link; read and discuss River of Words; see books in Upper Library and http://www.riverofwords.org/


 * • Books with a Sustainability Theme for Children:** http://www.vtearthinstitute.org/sustainableliving.html

**You'll find links to these idea pages in the left frame:** Problem-Solving Groups Individual & Small Group Projects Reading & Discussion Film & Discussion Field Trips & Tours