UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science recently released “A Field at Risk: The Impact of COVID-19 on Environmental and Outdoor Science Education.”
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Making Next Generation Science Standards Local
Posted by Crystal Howe on January 27, 2020Teaching robust Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) lessons can be challenging, so asking teachers to center instruction on local environmental phenomena can make the task feel overwhelming. For the last six years, we’ve been introducing teachers in San Diego to local environmental phenomena that can be used as a focus for instruction both in and […]
As a science teacher it is a challenge to offer approachable yet enriching curriculum for all students, especially because I strive to create rich curriculum for every student in every one of my classes. The middle school students I teach reflect the diversity of California, and include students with a wide range of experiences, abilities, […]
Exploring Environmental Literacy and Earth Science with Elementary Teachers in Alameda
Posted by Betsy Mitchell and Joanna Totino on January 10, 2019When I think of environmental literacy as a kinder[garten] teacher, I carefully look at how I will provide my students with a strong base to feel comfortable exploring their environment to not only gain an appreciation of their surroundings, but to understand the crucial role they play in caring for it. So said one of […]
Senate Bill 720 Passes!
Posted by Ariel Whitson on September 18, 2018We are pleased to announce that Senate Bill 720, authored by Senator Ben Allen, co-authored by Assembly Member Tony Thurmond, and sponsored by Ten Strands was officially signed by Governor Jerry Brown and is now law. Thank you to everyone who helped ensure passage of this important legislation, which will continue to build the foundation […]
Our Environmental Education Community Rises to Support Sonoma County During Recent Fires
Posted by Laura Powell on February 8, 2018I have been a CREEC Coordinator for 21 years, and have dedicated some of my time to either building or supporting nonformal environmental education networks. Currently, in my role as North Coast Region 1 CREEC Co-coordinator, I work with the Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC). It is wonderful to see all the efforts to develop […]
Environmental Literacy: Altering Humanity’s Course
Posted by Will Parish on December 18, 2017On November 29, Will Parish, Founder and President of Ten Strands, was a keynote speaker at the Green California Schools and Community College Summit and Exposition. Prior to his speech, Will was interviewed by Carl Smith, President of Green Technology, organizer of the Summit. The following is an excerpt from that interview. What made you […]
Partnering for Equitable Environmental Literacy: A Conversation with Youth Outside
Posted by Alison Cagle on November 20, 2017When we speak of environmental literacy for all, that “all” encompasses the vast diversity that makes up California’s 6.2 million K–12 public school population. Just as biodiversity creates more resilient ecosystems in the natural world, California’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths, and the Environmental Literacy Steering Committee engages many partners in the fields […]