Learning from the Land : Teaching Ecology through Stories and Activities

Former teacher and an acclaimed author Brain "Fox" Ellis is a master at using creative storytelling to open up the natural world to students. With this new edition of his highly praised Learning About the Land: Teaching Ecology through Stories and Activities, Ellis gives educators 12 captivating science-based stories as well as the supporting material they need to use those stories at a variety of learning levels. This latest edition envelops students in both the process and the excitement of science. Ellis's original stories explore everything from the Big Bang theory to plate tectonics, from the water cycle to the food web, from forest ecology to animal intelligence. The accompanying lesson plansall based on national standardsinclude tips for discussions, writing activities, mapmaking, storytelling, scientific observations, and other activitieseverything teachers need to break through the walls of the classroom and immerse their students in the interworkings of the world outside.