{"product_id":"the-green-literacy-handbook-inspire-environmental-stewardship-through-critical-thinking-reading-and-writing-grades-k-5","title":"The Green Literacy Handbook Inspire Environmental Stewardship Through Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing, Grades K-5","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Green Literacy, a way of teaching that cultivates critical thinking, reading, and writing about environmentalism through children's books and digital media. Students analyze multiple perspectives, engage in hands-on activities, and come to a deeper understanding of environmental issues. Supported through teaching models and thematic units, educators empower themselves and their students to develop environmental awareness toward sustainable change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eK-5 teachers can use this book to:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore environmental justice issues using familiar stories and digital tools to spark curiosity and new ideas with reading, writing, and drama strategies for engagement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage students with activities on weather, ecosystems, and how nature connects individuals and develops systems thinking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourage students to see environmental issues from all angles to deepen their understanding and empathy and move them toward sustainable change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe empowered with seed ideas about environmental issues, including classroom engagement strategies and professional development opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Preface: What Is Green Literacy?\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: How to Use the Green Literacy Handbook\u003cbr\u003e Part 1: Foundations of Green Literacy\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Green Literacy Theoretical Foundations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Green Literacy Practical Foundations\u003cbr\u003e Part 2: Green Literacy Teaching\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: The Model for Teaching Green Literacy Thematic Units\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Ten Insights Into Green Literacy Teaching\u003cbr\u003e Part 3: Design Your Own Green Literacy Thematic Units\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: How Landscapes Shape Us--Design Your Own Thematic Unit\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: How Extreme Weather Events Impact Our Communities--Design Your Own Thematic Unit\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: How Systems Thinking Changes Our World--Design Your Own Thematic Unit\u003cbr\u003e Epilogue: Moving Toward Actions\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Common Core State Standards in Green Literacy Practice\u003cbr\u003e References and Resources\u003cbr\u003e Index","brand":"Solution Tree","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49799085228269,"sku":"9781960574480","price":36.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/0797\/6685\/files\/954863482886.jpg?v=1776559394","url":"https:\/\/qepbooks.com\/products\/the-green-literacy-handbook-inspire-environmental-stewardship-through-critical-thinking-reading-and-writing-grades-k-5","provider":"QEP Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}