Hands in the Dirt and Hearts in the Community: Developing Successful Partnerships for Urban Environmental Education

Hands in the Dirt and Hearts in the Community: Developing Successful Partnerships for Urban Environmental Education

Describes an urban environmental stewardship project undertaken by students at a Seattle public school in an effort to make their school more beautiful, their environment more healthy, and their learning more tangible. In partnership with neighbors and the community, students transformed a section o...

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Published in:Clearing no. 101; p. 18
Main Authors: Ballard, Crystie, Tong, Collin, Usher, Laurie
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 1998
Subjects:
Community Involvement
Cooperative Learning
Elementary Secondary Education
Environmental Education
Experiential Learning
Gardens
Interdisciplinary Approach
Outdoor Education
Partnerships in Education
Public Service
Relevance (Education)
School Yards
Student Projects
Urban Education
Washington (Seattle)
Washington (Seattle)
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Summary:Describes an urban environmental stewardship project undertaken by students at a Seattle public school in an effort to make their school more beautiful, their environment more healthy, and their learning more tangible. In partnership with neighbors and the community, students transformed a section of the school grounds into a garden refuge. Interdisciplinary exercises fostered critical observation, cooperative decision making, and communication skills. (PVD)