Friday, July 27, 2012

Journal #9 Teaching Green NETS-T:1,2,3,4

Waters, J. (2011). Teaching green. The Journal, 38(4), Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/research/2011/04/digital-edition_april.aspx
 

During these times, it is almost unheard of for someone to be completely uneducated in some type of energy conservation.  From the time we were learning to walk, our parents, and teachers were educating us to turn off the lights when we aren’t in the room.  These simple tasks and teaching “green” has recently become a very big part of the classroom.  As we get older, we become more aware of how important energy conservation is, far more important than the number on the bills.  It affects everything around us, and future generations.  In John Waters’ article, “Teaching Green”, he explores online tools that are readily available to educators that help guide them through different ways to teach their students about the environment and the huge impact one person can have on the world around us.  The website “EEK!” not only has a catchy name, it is also extremely informative yet interesting enough to keep students engaged and eager to learn about going green.

Question 1: How could you get your students involved in going green?

Just by having them research and present to the classroom, they will not only learn a great deal, but appreciate the world around them.

Question 2: Is it important to integrate energy conservation into the school’s curriculum?

Absolutely.  Most students do not learn about the environment and carbon footprints outside of their schools.  Educating them about going green, and energy conservation is essential, especially now.



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