In this workshop, NYC educators, members of the NYC Public Schools Climate Education Leadership Team (CELT) share how they incorporate outdoor learning into their classrooms (K-12). From natural play to nature journaling to outdoor working programs, outdoor learning is beneficial to students in a multitude of ways. It also raises climate awareness through connection to the natural world. Come learn how you can get outdoors with your students in NYC!
About the Presenters:
Hosted by Susie Harter, CELT Member, Elementary School Teacher, PS 317 Waterside Children's Studio School (Qns - District 27)
Jessica Chi, CELT member, Elementary School Teacher, Archer Elementary School - PS 541 (Bx- District 12)
Jazmin Jurado, CELT Member, D75 Teacher, 177Q The Robin Sue Ward for Exceptional Children (Qns- D75)
About the Climate Education Leadership Team: Educate the Future, Protect the Planet.
There is growing interest in climate education, across all subjects and grade levels. The Climate Education Leadership Team (CELT) is a group of over 30 teachers and school administrators leading the way on climate content and climate education in NYC Public Schools.