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Exploring environmental science with children and teens / Eileen G. Harrington.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2014Description: ix, 254 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0838911986 (paper : alk. paper)
  • 9780838911983 (paper : alk. paper)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Nurturing future environmental leaders in libraries and museums -- Reading roots : science storytime (kindergarten through third grade) -- Reading for a greener future : book clubs (tweens and teens) -- Science sprouts : preschool and kindergarten programs -- Delving deeper : self-guided activities (all ages) -- Doing real science : citizen science (teens and families with young children) -- Coming together for science fun : family science programs -- Environmental action clubs (tweens and teens).
Summary: Environmental education programs are becoming increasingly important given some of the realities we face today. Harrington shows you how to implement environment programming, encourage scientific literacy... and have fun at the same time!
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 027.625 H299 Available 33111007541374
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Despite the abundance of resources on the subject, in the classroom science often takes a back seat to the study of math and English. That gives public and school libraries as well as museums the opportunity to jump in as venues for informal education, sharing the wonders of science with children and their caregivers. In this intriguing book Harrington focuses on environmental science, offering a selection of unique programming ideas that not only entertain but also arm children and teens with information about environmental issues. There's no need to have a particular background in science to use this all-in-one resource, which includes

Background information on the national state of science education, and how environmental programming can foster science literacy Ways to introduce environmental science themes into existing library programs via "Little Learners Labs" for toddlers, science storytimes for young children, and book clubs for tweens and teens Lists of age-appropriate titles to share with any group Strategies for implementation to ensure success

This book not only demonstrates the need for environmental programming but also gives those who work with children and teens the ideas and confidence they need to move forward.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nurturing future environmental leaders in libraries and museums -- Reading roots : science storytime (kindergarten through third grade) -- Reading for a greener future : book clubs (tweens and teens) -- Science sprouts : preschool and kindergarten programs -- Delving deeper : self-guided activities (all ages) -- Doing real science : citizen science (teens and families with young children) -- Coming together for science fun : family science programs -- Environmental action clubs (tweens and teens).

Environmental education programs are becoming increasingly important given some of the realities we face today. Harrington shows you how to implement environment programming, encourage scientific literacy... and have fun at the same time!

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