Integrating Environmental Issues in the Social Studies: A Hands-on Approach

Session Submission Type: Hands-on Presentation

Summary

Discover activities that enhance students’ environmental literacy within geography, history and civics, and are being incorporated into preservice and in-service social studies programs nationwide. Topics include natural resource use, global diets, and paths to sustainable communities. Engage in simulations, games and collaborative group problem-solving for formal and nonformal sites.

Sub Unit

• Enhancing Environmental Education in Formal Settings

Presenter

• Julie Travaglini, Allegheny Land Trust