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Literacy and Arts-Integrated Science Lessons Engage Urban Elementary Students in Exploring Environmental Issues.

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: This descriptive case study examined student attitudes, writing skills and content knowledge of urban fourth and fifth graders (6 males, 9 female) during a six-week literacy, thinking skill, and art-integrated environmental science unit. Pre- and post- test questions were used to address knowledge of environmental problems and student environmental actions. Students expressed knowledge and suggestions for positive action of youth through four essays throughout the unit, the final essay being accompanied by a pop-up construction. Writings showed steady growth in number of words, sentences, suggested environmental actions for youth, and instances of discussing consequences and sequels of actions. Students were engaged, collaborative, and reported implementing positive environmental actions.

Source: UNI ScholarWorks (University of Northern Iowa)

Authors: Paul A. Gray, Caroline Elser, Julie L. Klein, Audrey C. Rule

Institution: University of Northern Iowa

Language: English

Topic: Environmental and sustainability education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funders: University of Northern Iowa, Center for Educational Transformation, University of Northern Iowa

OpenAlex ID: W2473387069

FWCI: 2.306

Cites: 29

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10