Place-Based Learning
Location, location, location! See what happens when schoolwork explores students’ connections with local history, environment, culture, or economy.
Using Place-Based Learning to Teach Middle School Students About Climate Change
Climate change lessons become more relevant to students when they learn about how it’s affecting their communities.144Using Inquiry to Create Inspiring Field Trips
When students approach a field trip with the goal of answering their own questions, they get to be in charge of what they learn279Using Place-Based Learning to Explore Immigration History
High school teachers can give students a chance to gain insights into their community by exploring the nuances of immigration patterns.162With Safety in Mind, Schools Take Classes Outdoors
There are plenty of logistics to consider, but educators say outdoor classes keep kids and teachers safer—and provide much-needed fresh air.12.9kA Handy Framework for Designing Units of Study
People, places, and problems offer rich opportunities for real-world learning. This unit design framework ensures engaging, aligned learning objectives, experiences, and assessments.414How to Facilitate Meaningful Outdoor Learning
Exploring the natural world is a powerful strategy for middle and high school. Here are four ways to get students learning outside.2934 Steps to Establishing a Place-Based Learning Program
Immersing students in their communities allows them to learn about the world from right in their own backyards.250How to Set Up Outdoor Class Time With Elementary Students
Spending time outside one day each week helps students find a sense of calm and become careful observers of the natural world.559Using Origami to Teach Children About Endangered Animals
As elementary students turn squares of paper into animals they’re studying, the age-old Japanese art form makes lessons more memorable.1.2kOutdoor Science Lessons Foster Environmental Stewardship
By creating opportunities for students to study outside, teachers can connect their classes to nature through hands-on lessons.500A Place-Based Study of the Industrial Revolution for Elementary Students
Doing a deep dive into the industrial revolution allows students to understand the history of their city and of child labor.214Capitalizing on the Pedagogy of Place
Place-based learning provides fertile ground for projects that enhance students’ understanding of history.372Simple Ways to Bring Learning Outside
Going outside helps students focus, and activities for classes from social studies to math can incorporate the natural world.1.2kBuilding a Sustainable Future—One Classroom at a Time
A mini-golf course, a canoe trip down the local river, a discussion about environmental justice. Here’s how schools are teaching students about environmental science.810Engaging Students With Community-Based Projects
Having high school students research their town, including the history and local issues, can help them see ways to contribute to their community.466