Place-Based Learning
Location, location, location! See what happens when schoolwork explores students’ connections with local history, environment, culture, or economy.
Using Field Trips to Enliven Local History Classes
These ideas for high school field trips teach students about the history of their community in ways that connect to the curriculum.212With Safety in Mind, Schools Take Classes Outdoors
There are plenty of logistics to consider, but educators say outdoor classes keep kids and teachers safer—and provide much-needed fresh air.12.9kHow to Get Teens Learning Outdoors
Spending class time outside can be harder to do as students get older, but movement, fresh air, and connecting lessons with nature can leave teens less stressed and more engaged.164Using Place-Based Learning to Celebrate Black History in Elementary School
Look to your local area for figures who have much to share about their lives and what Black History Month means to them.369A Handy Framework for Designing Units of Study
People, places, and problems offer rich opportunities for real-world learning. This unit design framework ensures engaging, aligned learning objectives, experiences, and assessments.899How to Facilitate Meaningful Outdoor Learning
Exploring the natural world is a powerful strategy for middle and high school. Here are four ways to get students learning outside.520Using Inquiry to Create Inspiring Field Trips
When students approach a field trip with the goal of answering their own questions, they get to be in charge of what they learn406Going Outdoors to Inspire Student Writing
Exposure to natural environments gives learners a change of place and pace that can help them strengthen their literacy skills.236Using Origami to Teach Children About Endangered Animals
As elementary students turn squares of paper into animals they’re studying, the age-old Japanese art form makes lessons more memorable.1.2kA Multimedia Approach to Place-Based Education
By identifying and documenting important places and spaces at school, students become stewards of their learning environment.2064 Steps to Establishing a Place-Based Learning Program
Immersing students in their communities allows them to learn about the world from right in their own backyards.349Simple Ways to Bring Learning Outside
Going outside helps students focus, and activities for classes from social studies to math can incorporate the natural world.1.3kHow to Set Up Outdoor Class Time With Elementary Students
Spending time outside one day each week helps students find a sense of calm and become careful observers of the natural world.583How Monuments Can Support Place-Based Learning
Analyzing a monument can guide students to engage in observation, decoding, and inquiry, sparking curiosity and deeper learning.267‘But What About the Polar Bears?’ Centering Student Interests in Place-Based Learning
Teachers can boost elementary students’ engagement by exploring their interests and connecting them to units of study.250
