Project Learning Tree - The Places We Live

EE Program/Resource Details

Provided by:   California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection    Project Learning Tree, California    

Description:  All communities – urban, suburban, small town, rural – are experiencing growth and change, which has an impact on each community's environment.

PLT's new module, "Exploring Enviromental Issues in the Places We Live," provides educators with a useful tool for placed based education to help create a bond between young citizens and their communities. Students explore current and future community environmental issues, enabling them to make informed decisions about those issues.

Web Address:  http://www.plt.org

Program/Resource Type:  Curriculum, Professional Development, Service Learning

Audience Served:  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Nonformal Educators, College Students

EE Focus:  Biodiversity, Cultural Awareness, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Land Use, Natural Resources/Res. Mgmt., Population, Stewardship, Sustainable Development, Transportation, Urban Environments, Water, Careers

Academic Focus:  History/Social Sciences, Language Arts, Science, Interdisciplinary

Correlated to these State Standards:  English/Language Arts, History/Social Science, Science
Correlations to Standards have been determined by the Provider and have not been verfied by CREEC Network staff or CDE.

Counties Served:  Yolo, Statewide