Social justice, place, and equitable science education: Broadening urban students’ opportunities to learn

Equitable science instruction increases minority students’ science knowledge and interest

Leonard, J., Chamberlin, S.A., Johnson, J.B., Verma, G., (2016). Social justice, place, and equitable science education: Broadening urban students’ opportunities to learn. Urban Review, 48, 355-379.

The impacts of outdoor learning activities on children's self development

Study from Indonesia indicates that outdoor learning has a positive impact on young children’s development

Sari, A.N.I., (2016). The impacts of outdoor learning activities on children's self development. ELT Perspective, 4(1), 1-8.

Weather worlding: Learning with the elements in early childhood

Learning in and with the weather rather than about the weather is proposed as a new approach in early childhood environmental education

Rooney, T., (2018). Weather worlding: Learning with the elements in early childhood. Environmental Education Research, 24(1), 1-12.

Going, doing, gardening: School gardens in the underrepresented communities of LakeWorth, Palm Springs, and Greenacres, Florida

Garden programs positively influenced students’ and teachers’ lives in an impoverished community

Wagenfeld, A., Whitfield, E., (2015). Going, doing, gardening: School gardens in the underrepresented communities of LakeWorth, Palm Springs, and Greenacres, Florida. Children, Youth and Environments, 25(1), 119-131.

Can playscapes promote early childhood inquiry towards environmentally responsible behaviors? An exploratory study

Play in natural environments can strengthen a child’s ecological identity and lead to environmentally responsible behaviors

Wight, R.A., Kloos, H., Maltbiec, C.V., Carr, V.W., (2016). Can playscapes promote early childhood inquiry towards environmentally responsible behaviors? An exploratory study. Environmental Education Research, 22(4)

The impact of a therapy dog program on children’s reading skills and attitudes toward reading

Qualitative and quantitative data support the use of dog-assisted reading programs

Kirnan, J., Siminerio, S., Wong, Z., (2016). The impact of a therapy dog program on children’s reading skills and attitudes toward reading. Early Childhood Education Journal, 44, 637-651.

Young children’s ideas about environment: Perspectives from three early childhood educational settings

Study finds environmental sustainability education effective with young children

Madden, L., Liang, J., (2017). Young children’s ideas about environment: Perspectives from three early childhood educational settings. Environmental Education Research, 23(8), 1055-1071.

The green bean has to be longer than your thumb: An observational study of preschoolers’ math and science experiences in a garden

Gardening with young children supports mathematical and scientific thinking, ecological awareness, and emotional connections to nature

Vandermaas - Peeler, M., McClain, C., (2015). The green bean has to be longer than your thumb: An observational study of preschoolers’ math and science experiences in a garden. International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 3(1)

Agencies, educators, communities and wildfire: Partnerships to enhance environmental education for youth,

Community-school partnerships help students gain environmental knowledge, action competence, community skills, and efficacy, while helping partner agencies meet their goals

Monroe, M.C., Ballard, H.L., Oxarart, A., Sturtevant, V.E., Jakes, P.J., Evans, E.R., (2016). Agencies, educators, communities and wildfire: Partnerships to enhance environmental education for youth,. Environmental Education Research, 22(8), 1098-1114.

Measuring social capital among youth: Applications in environmental education

Researchers develop an instrument for measuring youth social capital outcomes with relevance for environmental education

Krasny, M.E., Kalbacker, L., Stedman, R.C., Russ, A., (2015). Measuring social capital among youth: Applications in environmental education. Environmental Education Research, 21(1), 1-23.

Using mobile technology to engage children with nature

A mobile application proved effective in connecting children to nature

Crawford, M.R., Holder, M.D., O’Connor, B.P., (2017). Using mobile technology to engage children with nature. Environment and Behavior, 49(9), 959-984.

Effect of the Israeli “Green Schools” reform on pupils’ environmental attitudes and behavior

Intensity level of EE programs affects the environmental behavior results

Shay-Margalit, B., Rubin, O.D., (2017). Effect of the Israeli “Green Schools” reform on pupils’ environmental attitudes and behavior. Society & Natural Resources, 30(1), 112-128.

Nurturing environmental stewards through preschool physical design

Report provides guidance on how preschools can be used to nurture environmental stewards among Malaysian children

Shaari, M.F., Ahmad, S.S., Ismail, I.S., (2016). Nurturing environmental stewards through preschool physical design. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 1(3), 9-10.

School grounds as a resource of green space to increase child-plant contact

School grounds have potential for, but are currently underutilized as, resources for child-plant interaction

Akoumianaki-Ioannidou, A., Paraskevopoulou, A.T., Tachou, V., (2016). School grounds as a resource of green space to increase child-plant contact. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 20(1), 375-386.

The relationship of childhood upbringing and university degree program to environmental identity: Experience in nature matters

Nature experiences are critical for forming environmental identity, which influences choice of area of study

Prevot, A-C., Clayton, S., Mathevet, R., (2016). The relationship of childhood upbringing and university degree program to environmental identity: Experience in nature matters. Environmental Education Research, 1-17.

Children's use of iPads in outdoor environmental education programs

Students showed more interest in nature than in mobile devices during an outdoor environmental education experience

Kacoroski, J., Liddicoat, K.R., Kerlin, S., (2016). Children's use of iPads in outdoor environmental education programs. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 15(4), 301-311.

Promoting healthy eating and active playtime by connecting to nature families with preschool children. Evaluation of pilot study "Play&Grow"

A pilot study using nature-related activities to address obesity offers support for more rigorous research

Sobko, T., Jia, Z., Kaplan, M., Lee, A., Tseng, C-h., (2016). Promoting healthy eating and active playtime by connecting to nature families with preschool children. Evaluation of pilot study "Play&Grow". Pediatric Research, 81, 572-581.

Opening garden gates: Teachers make meaning of school gardens in Havana and Philadelphia

Teachers in Havana and Philadelphia use opportunities through schools and the social context to legitimate marginalized garden-based learning

Bucher, K., (2017). Opening garden gates: Teachers make meaning of school gardens in Havana and Philadelphia. Teaching and Teacher Education, 63, 12-21.

Environmental action and student environmental leaders: Exploring the influence of environmental attitudes, locus of control, and sense of personal responsibility

Predictors of pro-environmental behavior in adults overlap with, but aren’t the same, as predictors of environmental action in youth

Ernst, J., Blood, N., Beery, T., (2017). Environmental action and student environmental leaders: Exploring the influence of environmental attitudes, locus of control, and sense of personal responsibility. Environmental Education Research, 23(2), 149-175.

Children and nature in Tukum Village: Indigenious education and biophilia

Educational experiences of indigenous children promote biophilia and environmental awareness

Profice, C., Santos, G.M., dos Anjos, N.A., (2016). Children and nature in Tukum Village: Indigenious education and biophilia. Journal of Child and Adolescent Behavior, 4(6)

Critical caring for people and place

A teacher’s authentic caring played a critical role in how students related to their environmental learning experiences.

Schindel, A., Tolbert, S., (2017). Critical caring for people and place. The Journal of Environmental Education, 48(1), 26-34.

Ecological literacy - Preparing children for the twenty-first century

Playful activities promote the development of ecological literacy in young children

de Brito Miranda, A.C., Jófili, Z., dos Anjos Carneiro-Leão, A.M., (2017). Ecological literacy - Preparing children for the twenty-first century. Early Child Development and Care, 187(2), 192-205.

Green inclusion: Biophilia as a necessity

Environmental education promotes the inclusion of children with special needs and addresses their biophilic needs

Stavrianos, A., (2016). Green inclusion: Biophilia as a necessity. British Journal of Special Education, 43(4), 416-429.

Children and nature: Following the trail to environmental attitudes and behavior

Decades of research points to connection between childhood time in nature and environmental attitudes

Wells, N. M., Lekies, K. S., (2012). Children and nature: Following the trail to environmental attitudes and behavior. In: J. Dickinson and R. Bonney (Eds.) Citizen Science: public collaboration in environmental research. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press., 201 - 213.

An ethnographic comparison of real and virtual reality field trips to Trillium Trail: The salamander find as a salient event

Real field trips provide better overall learning environments than virtual field trips

Harrington, M. C. R., (2009). An ethnographic comparison of real and virtual reality field trips to Trillium Trail: The salamander find as a salient event. Children, Youth and Environments, 19(1), 74-101.

Childhood development and access to nature: A new direction for environmental inequality research

Research is needed to understand whether and why inequalities exist in terms of children's exposure to toxic pollutants, nature, and green space

Strife, S., Downey, L., (2009). Childhood development and access to nature: A new direction for environmental inequality research. Organization & Environment, 22(1), 99 - 122.

Development and validation of two scales to measure elaboration and behaviors associated with stewardship in children

Newly-developed assessment tools show high potential for evaluating the outcomes of environmental education programs

Vezeau, S.L., Powell, R.B., Stern, M.J., Moore, D.D., Wright, B.A., (2017). Development and validation of two scales to measure elaboration and behaviors associated with stewardship in children. Environmental Education Research, 23(2), 192-213.

The child in the garden: An evaluative review of the benefits of school gardening

School gardens positively impact children's learning and behavior

Blair, D., (2009). The child in the garden: An evaluative review of the benefits of school gardening. Journal of Environmental Education, 40(2), 15-38.

Youth day in Los Angeles: Evaluating the role of technology in children's nature activities

Technology may help engage children in outdoor activities in nature

Chavez, D. J., (2009). Youth day in Los Angeles: Evaluating the role of technology in children's nature activities. Children, Youth and Environments, 19(1), 102-124.

Children's relationship to plants among primary school children in Finland

Children's interest and relationship to nature and vegetation varies by context (urban vs. rural) and gender

Laaksoharju, T., Rappe, E., (2010). Children's relationship to plants among primary school children in Finland. HortTechnology, 20(4), 689-695.

Biodiverse or barren school grounds: Their effects on children

Green schoolyards provide rich play environments

Samborski, S., (2010). Biodiverse or barren school grounds: Their effects on children. Children, Youth and Environments, 20(2), 67-115.

Effects of an environmental education program on the environmental orientations of children from different gender, age, and ethnic groups

Non-formal outdoor environmental education programs can improve children's environmental orientations

Larson, L. R., Castleberry, S. B., Green, G. T., (2010). Effects of an environmental education program on the environmental orientations of children from different gender, age, and ethnic groups. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 28(3), 95-113.

Influence of limitedly visible leafy indoor plants on the psychology, behavior, and health of students at a junior high school in Taiwan

Plants in classrooms benefit students' emotions, behavior, and health

Han, K. T., (2009). Influence of limitedly visible leafy indoor plants on the psychology, behavior, and health of students at a junior high school in Taiwan. Environment and Behavior, 41(5), 658-692.

Biocentric reasoning in children: Implications in science and environmental education

Children express biocentric perspectives despite little exposure to animals in natural areas

Almedia, A., Strecht-Ribeiro, O., Vasconcelos, C., (2011). Biocentric reasoning in children: Implications in science and environmental education. Proceedings of the ESERA 2011 Conference: Science Learning and Citizenship., 8, 121 - 126.

Experience in local urban wildlife research enhances a conservation education programme with school children

Nature-based experiences with academic mentors in urban environments enhances students' awareness and interest

Awasthy, M., Popovic, A. Z., Linklater, W. L., (2012). Experience in local urban wildlife research enhances a conservation education programme with school children. Pacific Conservation Biology, 18(1), 41 - 46.

The nature of udeskole: Outdoor learning theory and practice in Danish schools

Outdoor education in the context of Danish "udeskole" provides insights into best practices and practical challenges

Bensten, P., Jensen, F. S., (2012). The nature of udeskole: Outdoor learning theory and practice in Danish schools. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 12(3), 199 - 219.

Promoting science outdoor activities for elementary school children: Contributions from a research laboratory

Children enjoy, but could use more practice with, nature-based scientific research

Boaventura, D., Faria, C., Chagas, I., Galvãoc, C., (2013). Promoting science outdoor activities for elementary school children: Contributions from a research laboratory. International Journal of Science Education, 35(5), 796 - 814.

Effects of integrating garden-based learning and E-learning into life education

Garden-based learning strengthens student's life learning and positive attitudes

Chen, M.L., Lou, S., Shih, R., (2013). Effects of integrating garden-based learning and E-learning into life education. Life Science Journal, 10(2), 2048 - 2057.

Moulding urban children towards environmental stewardship: the Table Mountain National Park experience

Participation in short-term nature-based learning activities promotes positive environmental attitudes for urban children

Ferreira, S., (2012). Moulding urban children towards environmental stewardship: the Table Mountain National Park experience. Environmental Education Research, 18(2), 251 - 270.

Promoting connectedness with nature through environmental education

Age and academic level may predict children's connectedness to nature and the success of environmental education in enhancing connectedness

Lieflander, A., Frohlich, G., Bogner, F. X., Schultz, P. W., (2013). Promoting connectedness with nature through environmental education. Environmental Education Research, 19(3), 370 - 384.

Use of the outdoor classroom and nature-study to support science and literacy learning: A narrative case study of a third-grade classroom

Nature provides a meaningful context for integrated science and literacy learning and contributes to student achievement on standardized tests

Eick, C. J., (2012). Use of the outdoor classroom and nature-study to support science and literacy learning: A narrative case study of a third-grade classroom. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 23(7), 789 - 803.

Urban environmental education: Leveraging technology and ecology to engage students in studying the environment

Science self-efficacy and environmental stewardship of high school students improved through participation in an intensive summer urban ecology program

Barnett, M., Vaughn, M., Strauss, E., Cotter, L., (2011). Urban environmental education: Leveraging technology and ecology to engage students in studying the environment. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 20(3), 199 - 214.

The REAL team: A cooperative student training program in rapid ecological assessment

Ecological internship program is model for valuable educational and work experience

Farnsworth, E. J., Holsinger, K. E., Mehrhoff, L. J., Murray, N., Preston, J., Silander, J. A., (2001). The REAL team: A cooperative student training program in rapid ecological assessment. BioScience, 51(10), 874-879.

High school forestry education in the Pacific Northwest

High school forestry education is valuable venue for life skills development

Reeves, A. A., Wolf, K. J., (2013). High school forestry education in the Pacific Northwest. Journal of Forestry, 111(1), 42-48.

Role of internship in higher education in environmental sciences

Environmental science internships are complementary to university education

Scholz, R. W., Steiner, R., Hansmann, R., (2004). Role of internship in higher education in environmental sciences. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 41(1), 24-46.

Adult learning meets the green economy: Lessons from a green jobs education project

Adult education for green jobs is successful, but basic skills are a prerequisite

Wagner, C., (2013). Adult learning meets the green economy: Lessons from a green jobs education project. Adult Learning, 24(1), 14 - 21.

California Conservation Corps offers youth career development opportunities

Conservation core program supports career development of youth not attending college

Stanley, S., (2002). California Conservation Corps offers youth career development opportunities. California Agriculture, 56(2), 61-64.

Child-orientated environmental education influences adult knowledge and household behaviour

Children's environmental education influences parental knowledge and household environmental behavior

Damerell, P., Howe, C., Milner-Gulland, E.J., (2013). Child-orientated environmental education influences adult knowledge and household behaviour. Environmental Research Letters, 8(1), 1-15.

Caring for the Earth: Generativity as a mediator for the prediction of environmental narratives from identity among activists and nonactivists

Life stories show relationships between environmental identity and generativity among environmental activitists and nonactivists

Alisat, S., Norris, J. E., Pratt, M. W., Matsuba, M. K., McAdams, D. P., (2014). Caring for the Earth: Generativity as a mediator for the prediction of environmental narratives from identity among activists and nonactivists. Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research, 14(13), 177-194.

A comparative study of the impacts and students' perceptions of indoor and outdoor learning in the science classroom

Outdoor learning complements indoor learning by improving student performance and increasing student participation and enjoyment in science learning activities

Dhanapal, S., Lim, C. C. Y., (2013). A comparative study of the impacts and students' perceptions of indoor and outdoor learning in the science classroom. Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 14(2), 1 - 23.