To make the guide as current as pos- remains unexplored. In this compre- their local and global communities.
sible, many web sources have been evalu- hensive Windows on the Wild module, Thanks to funding support from
ated, and the publication’s own website
middle school students learn about marine several foundations, a version of this unit
contains clickable links to some of these
biodiversity, why it’s important, why it’s is available for Washington and Alaska
sites. This is a valuable resource becuase it
at risk, and what we can do to protect it. teachers free of charge. Email Facing the
does some of the organizing and filtering
The module begins with fun, informa- Future at curriculum@facingthefuture.org
that often over-
tive background information on marine for your free copy.
whelms teachers
biodiversity, followed by five engaging
who try to use the
activities. The main portion of the guide
Internet with their
takes a case study approach and includes
Digging In: A Guide to
students.
background information on the topic, four
Community Based Habitat
Environmen-
to five related activities, and an action
Restoration
tal Connections:
A Teacher’s Guide
component. Case studies include sharks, This 164-page guide describes how
to Environmental
salmon, shrimp, alien species, and coral individuals and organizations can become
Studies includes
reefs. Appendices offer a framework, mini-
involved in helping to improve and restore
reference mate-
case studies, marine legislation, planning
coastal wetlands and other coastal habitat
rial for many
charts, a glossary, a bibliography, and
in their communities. The guide explains
classical studies, and the website provides
more. Grades 6-9. Also includes the Joy to
the basic steps of infor-
opportunities for updates. Sidebar quotes
the Fishes poster. #EE-11287 (same as #B-
mation gathering, site
from sources ranging from E.O. Wilson,
11287). $39.95.
selection, project imple-
Henry David Thoreau, and even Homer
mentation, monitoring,
Simpson break up the encyclopedic feel of
maintenance, and work-
the material. This would be a valuable tool
Grade 6-8 ing with volunteers. It
for teaching environmental science from
includes tips on battling
Understanding Sustainability:
grades 10 to 12 and introductory college
non-natives, as well as
Two-Week Unit for Life,
level.
propagating and install-
ISBN 0-7872-7105-5. From Kendall/
Physical, and Earth Sciences ing native plants. The guide is available
Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, IA.
Grades 6-8
as a downloadable pdf from the website
or as a hard copy by request. The Califor-
Understanding Sustainability is a
nia Coastal Commission will be holding
Expedition Northwest
flexible, self-contained 1-2 week curricu-
workshops to introduce the guide; see the
lum unit from Facing the Future that is
Expedition Northwest is an expedi-
website http://www.coastal.ca.gov/pub-
aligned with national science standards
tion-based, interdisciplinary curriculum,
liced/UNBweb/diggingin.html for details.
for middle school educators to teach
concentrating on scientific inquiry and
sustainability issues. This unit is available
technology. The objective of the program
in CD form only. This curriculum unit
Natural Learning
is to provide standards-based curriculum
features
Creative Environments for Rediscovering
with content across the Sciences (Life Sci-
(FREE COPY FOR WA
hands-on
Nature’s Way of Teaching
ence, Earth Science, Physical Science). A
and AK teachers!) activities
second key objective is to include social
By Robin S. Moore and Herbert Wong.
that ex-
studies, math, and technology connec-
ISBN: 0-944-661246. Price: $29.95
plore sustainability issues, such as energy, “This comprehensive treatise dem-
tions to better prepare our students for the
consumption, water scarcity, transpor- onstrates what can happen in a school
workforce of tomorrow. As the name im-
tation choices, and potential solutions.
when design moves beyond its normal
plies, the program has a regional focus and
Understanding Sustainability has been
physical and educational limitations.
is designed for 4th - 8th grade students
reviewed and tested by teachers, students,
The authors, together with students and
living in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and
and experts and is aligned with national
faculty, trasformed an ordinary asphalt
Montana.
science standards.
playground into a lush, naturalized
For more information, contact the
# The unit includes: Sequenced ac-
environment filled with ponds, meadows,
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
tivities for each day
and gardens. Teachers now find endless
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# Student readings
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# Homework assignments
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a guidebook that offers practical advice
# Assessment rubrics
OCEANS OF LIFE: An Educator’s
and innovative suggestions for landscape
Lessons link to relevant and easy-
Guide to Marine Biodiversity
artchitects and educators.” -Acorn
to-implement action projects, including
Robin Moore is Professor of Land-
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Windows on
a sustainability audit in which students
scape Architecture and Director of The
the Wild (WOW) series.
investigate and make recommendations
Natural Learning Initiative at North Caro-
As many species live in the oceans
about their school’s energy, water, trash,
lina State University.
as on land, yet we’ve only come to know
and transportation use. Students develop
The book is available from Acorn Nat-
a sampling of the myriad marine species
critical thinking and collaboration skills
uralists, on-line at www.acornnaturalists.
alive today. Over 95 percent of the ocean
while applying sustainability concepts in
com or by phone at (800) 422-8886.
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