Term
Spring 2022
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MAED: NSEE
Facilitator(s)
Julia Reimer
Content Expert
Deborah Naybor
Abstract
For this capstone project an outdoor activity booklet was created to help bridge the gap between formal and informal education. In order to accomplish that, the guiding question was: Can providing an outdoor education activity booklet that meets state standards of learning increase environmental education in the classroom? This booklet is meant for students in grades kindergarten to second grade to be used at school or at home, to explore their environment while meeting Virginia standards of learning. This booklet focuses on place-based learning and goes through the five regions of Virginia using activities to guide students' learning. The booklet can be used to meet Virginia standards of learning in science, physical education, mathematics, music, history and social sciences, and health, while allowing students to be outside and enjoy the natural environment at school or at home. Cultural considerations were applied to the creation of this booklet, as well as other considerations to make it as equitable as possible for all students. Research has shown that early exposure to nature can lead to connections, which can develop into environmental stewardship.The goal in creating this booklet is for all students to be able to create a connection to nature, learn more about their environment, and understand their place in their ecosystem.
Project Type
Outdoor Education Activity Booklet
Keywords
Outdoor Education Activity Booklet
Recommended Citation
Simmons, Danielle, "Can Providing an Outdoor Education Activity Booklet that Meets State Standards of Learning Increase Environmental Education in the Classroom?" (2022). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 813.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/813
Type
text
Publisher
Hamline University
Format
application/pdf
Source
School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations at Hamline University