Environmental Exchange Box

Abstract

In this activity, teachers in one state create and share an “exchange box” of environmental and cultural items with students of another state. The Environmental Exchange Box activity enables teachers to improve students' skills in scientific inquiry and develop attitudes and values conducive to science learning such as wonder, curiosity, and respect for different social perceptions. Teachers will be able to work beyond the limits of the classroom and introduce outside resources to help increase students' global awareness and promote respect for the culture and environment of diverse populations. Specifically, this activity can help teachers fulfill national Teaching Standards B, D, and E.

Key Words:

• biodiversity
• ecosystems
• environment
• natural resources

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Christine Moseley

DR. CHRISTINE MOSELEY is an associate professor of science education at Oklahoma State University. She has a Ph.D. in environmental science with an emphasis in environmental education from OSU. Her teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in science and environmental education. Her research interests include science and environmental science teaching efficacy of preservice and inservice teachers and science notebooking/journals as alternate assessments.