ABSTRACT

Growing Up Green allows young students (grades K-2) to build critical and creative thinking skills, while also improving skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The book:

  • Includes 10 problem-based investigations that explore sustainability and environmental concerns.
  • Covers topics such as reducing one's carbon footprint, developing green manufacturing processes, initiating a recycling program, and more.
  • Is perfect for general education classrooms, single- or multi-grade gifted classrooms, or pull-out programs.
  • Features crosscurricular connections.
  • Includes a list of apps, websites, and books that can be used to increase students' understanding and curiosity.

Each investigation includes comprehensive teacher instructions, ideas for differentiation, hands-on student activities, reproducible student resources, reflection opportunities, and assessment options. The engaging investigations guide learners through the process of identifying problems, developing research questions, gathering and analyzing data, developing possible solutions, and disseminating information to others.

Grades K-2

chapter |6 pages

Introduction

chapter Investigation 1|12 pages

Taking Inventory of Our Resources

Creating an Environmental Impact Statement

chapter Investigation 2|14 pages

Advocating for Change

Interacting With Government Decision Makers

chapter Investigation 3|14 pages

Making a Change

Tracking and Reducing One's Carbon Footprint

chapter Investigation 4|13 pages

System Thinking

Green Manufacturing Processes

chapter Investigation 5|14 pages

Raising Awareness of the Environment

Global Green Day

chapter Investigation 6|15 pages

Everything Old Is New Again

Initiating a Recycling Program

chapter Investigation 7|12 pages

Reducing Car Emissions

Using Mathematical Tools to Define Goals and Measure Success

chapter Investigation 8|8 pages

Feast or Famine

Tracking Weather Patterns

chapter Investigation 9|11 pages

Systems, Habitats, and Change

How Humans Affect Local Wildlife

chapter Investigation 10|10 pages

Mapping Better Health

Creating an Outdoor Exercise Park