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History

Wildlife In Learning Design

1983

Council for Environmental Education

Last updated in 2004

Back in Illinois

Projects

Goals

To assist students of any age in developing awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment to result in

informed decisions, responsible behavior, and constructive actions

concerning wildlife and the environment.

Mission

“The Council for Environmental Education's mission is to provide

environmental education programs and services that promote

stewardship of the environment and further the capacity of learners to

make informed decisions.”

Buzzwords Environmental Education Inquiry Nature-Play Ecophilia No Child Left Inside Eco-Phobia Nature Deficit Disorder

Scary Statistics1. Young people spend ? Hours using electronic media in a typical

day .

2. ? % of children ages 6-9 are overweight.

3. ? % of children who go outside to walk or play at least once per day.

4. ? % Of schools have cut recess.

5. Children are ? Times more likely to play video games than ride a bike.

6. ? Of pediatricians believe that unstructured play helps build children’s social skills and confidence.

7. ? % of pediatricians believe that unstructured play helps kids from becoming overweight.

8. ? % of pediatricians believe that unstructured play helps kids improve problem-solving skills

What’s Changed?The truth is…the nature of childhood has changed.

There’s not much nature in it.

Tightrope Walking…“Beyond Ecophobia”

By David Sobel

Ecophobia: Fear of Ecological

Problems(deforestation, acid rain, landfills)

56 % worry that the planet will be a very

unpleasant place to live.1

3Step Approach to EEStep 1: Ages 4-7

Appreciation

Cultivate empathy between child & natural world

Focus on what’s around them

Explore relationships & emotions

3Step Approach to EEStep # 2: Ages 8-11

Exploration

Child’s world expands beyond their home

More daring, shall we say?

3Step Approach to EEStep # 3: Ages 12+

Social Action

Child’s social interest changes

Local, obtainable projects make the greatest impact

“What’s important is that Children have an opportunity to, Bond with the natural world, To learn to love it and feel comfortable in it, Before being asked to heal its wounds." David Sobel

Experience. Understand. Appreciate.

Framework

Ecological KnowledgeSocial & Political Knowledge

Fish & Wildlife Resources

Activities

Model themes or storylines

Connect to state standards

Focus on grade levels

Includes indoor/outdoor time

Physical/cerebral centered activities

Method

Objectives

Materials

Background

Procedures

Extensions

Evaluations

Aquatic Extension

Activity 1:

Activity 2:

Activity 3:

Activity 4:

Breakout Sessions

Resources:

http://www.projectwild.org/Correlations.htmCore Curriculum

Next Generation Science Standards

STEM

NAAEE

National Science Standards

Head Start

NAEYC