THINK YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN PLACE-BASED EDUCATION BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?
THERE'S A WIDE VARIETY OF Websites ABOUT PLACE-BASED EDUCATION THAT CONTINUES TO GROW EVERY DAY.
WEbsite Recommendations
NHEE
New Hampshire Environmental Education has a list of tips for providing children with environmental education that is developmentally appropriate. The illustration to the right by Aubrey Nelson is a representation of this. |
Promise of Place
Promise of Place is a private partnership organization between Place-Based Education and Evaluation Collaborative (PEEC), Shelburne Farms and the National Park Service Conservation Study Institute. They provide curriculum and planning, solutions to possible obstacles, and many research resources.
Promise of Place is a private partnership organization between Place-Based Education and Evaluation Collaborative (PEEC), Shelburne Farms and the National Park Service Conservation Study Institute. They provide curriculum and planning, solutions to possible obstacles, and many research resources.
Beetles Project
This website provides resources for educators wanting to use science in outdoor learning. There are student activity guides and videos as well as additional materials that educators can utilize. |
Acorn Naturalist
Everything you need for all your place-based and outdoor classroom needs!
From ID cards to binoculars to stamps for nature art.
You will find what you need your find some inspiration.
Acorn Naturalists was organized by educators over thirty years ago to focus on (1) getting more children outdoors by equipping educators, naturalists, camp leaders, after school educators, and parents with inquiry-oriented resources for learning more about their environments and (2) promoting appreciation for and understanding of the natural world.
Everything you need for all your place-based and outdoor classroom needs!
From ID cards to binoculars to stamps for nature art.
You will find what you need your find some inspiration.
Acorn Naturalists was organized by educators over thirty years ago to focus on (1) getting more children outdoors by equipping educators, naturalists, camp leaders, after school educators, and parents with inquiry-oriented resources for learning more about their environments and (2) promoting appreciation for and understanding of the natural world.
The Flow of History
This site contains teaching tool kits about local history in New Hampshire and Vermont including Abenaki history and culture, the industrial revolution in New England, Early Settlement of Vermont and New Hampshire, and more. |
Green Schools Catalyst Quarterly This link takes you to a quarterly peer-reviewed publication focused on evidence-based sustainability practices in schools. |
Naturally Curious with Mary Holland
On this website and blog, Mary Holland shares information about natural events that happen seasonally in New England. The beautiful pictures and detailed information together create an interesting story of the nature of our region. You can sign up to receive email updates or like the Naturally Curious Facebook page. |
Inside Outside
Our mission: to Support, Connect and Partner
Nature-based Educators formed in response to a growing interest in nature-based education. Our purpose is to develop a network of educators and educational institutions throughout the U.S. to support, connect and partner; to confidently, safely and joyfully venture outdoors with children; and to use nature for teaching and learning.
Join their e-mail list to gain access to webinars and trainings as well as connecting with other educators looking to connect students with nature!
Our Curriculum Matters
A wonderful resource that covers a lot of ground, including professional development opportunities in New England. Be sure to check out their HUGE resource list, which includes works related to historical contexts of place-based ed, case studies, service learning, and more. |