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The National Park Classroom - Teacher Tools from Public Lands

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Session description

What can classroom teachers learn from their public lands counterparts to engage, inspire, and challenge their students? Learn how to adapt the resources and pedagogy used to educate the public at national parks to engage, inspire, and motivate all of the learners in your classroom!

Outline

5 min - intro, welcome, connect to tech tools (Padlet as backchannel as well as anchor document) and framing

10 min - high-level example/exemplar project didactic

10 min - NPC model overview (includes both a reading and think-pair-share to promote questions and sharing in Padlet)

10 min - gallery walk of resources by audience (QR code resources to explore, discuss, and plan around)

15 min - discussion and resource highlights from presenter (will use a protocol)

10 min - questions, comments, and next steps (Padlet questions first)

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Supporting research

Kingston, S. (2018). Project based learning & student achievement: What does the research tell us? PBL Evidence Matters. 1(1), 1-11.

McTighe, J. & Wiggins, G. (2013). Essential questions: Opening doors to student understanding. ASCD.

National Park Service. (2019). Forging connections through audience centered experiences [Workbook]. Interpretive Development Program. Stephen T. Mather Training Center.

National Park Service. (2002, February 16). Research and education in our national parks. https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/resedu/resedu1.htm https://bit.ly/3XXFSTi)

Picathely, D. (2002). National parks and education: the first twenty years. The National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/resedu/education.htm https://bit.ly/3Zzc4Oe)

Washburn, J. (2020). Dynamic learning landscapes: The evolution of education in our national parks. Parks Stewardship Forum, 36(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.5070/P536248265

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Presenters

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Lead Development Coach
JJR Consulting

Session specifications

Topic:

Project-, Problem- and Challenge-Based Learning

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Science

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Learner
  • Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks.
Citizen
  • Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and build inclusive communities online.
Facilitator
  • Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings.

TLPs:

Spark Curiosity, Ignite Agency