Environmental education in a K-1 classroom: What effect will integrating environmental education into the language arts writing curriculum have on primary students' environmental knowledge and their positive feelings towards nature?
Term
2009
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MAEd
Abstract
The research question addressed in this study was, what effect will integrating environmental education into the language arts writing curriculum have on primary students' environmental knowledge and their positive feelings towards nature? Today children are spending less time outdoors. Having an interested adult as a guide will help children enjoy, respect, and care for their natural environment. This capstone details an environmental study with kindergarten and first grade students in a small rural school setting. Key influences included environmental experts such as Louv, Sobel, and Cornell. The study involved pre- and post-survey questionnaires, nature journals, and lessons in the areas of trees and plants, water and its usage, and conservation care. This research shows a positive correlation between children's environmental knowledge and their positive feelings towards nature.
Recommended Citation
Weistroffer, Arlene J., "Environmental education in a K-1 classroom: What effect will integrating environmental education into the language arts writing curriculum have on primary students' environmental knowledge and their positive feelings towards nature?" (2009). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 2231.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/2231