The Green Literacy Handbook

Introducing Green Literacy, a way of teaching that cultivates critical thinking, reading, and writing about environmentalism through children’s books and digital media. Students analyze multiple perspectives, engage in hands-on activities, and come to a deeper understanding of environmental issues. Supported through teaching models and thematic units, educators empower themselves and their students to develop environmental awareness toward sustainable change.

K–5 teachers can use this book to:

• Explore environmental justice issues using familiar stories and digital tools to spark curiosity and new ideas with reading, writing, and drama strategies for engagement
• Engage students with activities on weather, ecosystems, and how nature connects individuals and develops systems thinking
• Encourage students to see environmental issues from all angles to deepen their understanding and empathy and move them toward sustainable change
• Be empowered with seed ideas about environmental issues, including classroom engagement strategies and professional development opportunities

Contents:
Preface: What Is Green Literacy?
Introduction: How to Use the Green Literacy Handbook
Part 1: Foundations of Green Literacy
Chapter 1: Green Literacy Theoretical Foundations
Chapter 2: Green Literacy Practical Foundations
Part 2: Green Literacy Teaching
Chapter 3: The Model for Teaching Green Literacy Thematic Units
Chapter 4: Ten Insights Into Green Literacy Teaching
Part 3: Design Your Own Green Literacy Thematic Units
Chapter 5: How Landscapes Shape Us—Design Your Own Thematic Unit
Chapter 6: How Extreme Weather Events Impact Our Communities—Design Your Own Thematic Unit
Chapter 7: How Systems Thinking Changes Our World—Design Your Own Thematic Unit
Epilogue: Moving Toward Actions
Appendix: Common Core State Standards in Green Literacy Practice
References and Resources
Index