Environmental Education (PreK-12)
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Active Teaching—Active Learning: Teaching Techniques and Tools
Research has shown that youth learn best by doing. Active involvement of the learner is the key. Teaching knowledge and skills by using a variety of tools and techniques will provide good learning experiences for all 4-H members. Remember that "learn by doing" is a basic concept in 4-H, and often it...
OSU Extension Catalog
What Can We Learn at the Pond? 4-H Wildlife Stewards Master Science Leader Guide
Informal outdoor learning environments, such as school ponds and outdoor learning centers, are ideal settings for learners to practice the skills used in scientific inquiry. The lessons in this guide are designed for use with K-6 learners. Some lessons include information as to how they might be...
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Oregon Natural Resources Education Program (PreK-12)
The Oregon Natural Resources Education Program (ONREP) has been a leader in providing professional development programs for K - 16 educators since its inception in the mid-1980s. ONREP programming has contributed to building thousands of educators’ understanding of Oregon’s forest, wildlife, and ecosystems. Oregon’s rich and diverse natural resources are integral to our citizen’s social interactions, health and well-being, and the foundation of Oregon’s economy.
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Oregon Environmental Literacy Program
The goal of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Program is to support teachers in collaboration with non-formal educators to foster Environmental Literacy of Kindergarten through 12th grade students by engaging students in activities and experiences that increase their awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the environment and their relationship to it.Latest Resources
News Story
More than 30,000 students participate in inaugural year of statewide Outdoor School
Nov 14, 2018
Three-quarters of Oregon’s eligible fifth- and sixth-grade students participated in the inaugural year of the statewide Outdoor School program.
News Story
Outdoor School begins funding notifications for 2017-18 school year
Dec 20, 2017
The new statewide Outdoor School has begun notifying school districts that they will receive funding for the 2017-18 school year.
News Story
Statewide Outdoor School program is up and running with new OSU leader and funding process
Sep 28, 2017
New statewide program will provide outdoor education to Oregon's fifth- or sixth-graders
