Sense of Place Learning

• Streams
• Rivers
• Wetlands

Communication

2.6 Statistics and Data Analysis

2.7 Probability and Predictions

2.11 Concepts of Calculus

3.2 Inquiry and Design: A, B, C, D

3.3 Biological Sciences: A, B

3.4 Physical Science, Chemistry, and Physics: B, C

3.5 Earth Sciences: A, B, C, D

3.7 Technology Devices: A, B, C

4.1. Watersheds and Wetlands: A,B,C,D,E

4.6 Ecosystems and their Interactions: A, B, C

• Forest land
• Fields/Lots
• Wetlands Urban restored / Natural

3.2 Inquiry and Design : A, B, C, D

3.3 Biological Sciences: A, B, D

3.4 Physical Science, Chemistry, and Physics: B

3.5 Earth Sciences: A, B, C, D

3.7 Technology Devices: A, B, C

3.8 Science, Technology, and Human Endeavors: A, B, C

4.1. Watersheds and Wetlands: A,B,C,D,E

4.2 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources: A,B,C,D

4.5 Integrated Pest Management: A,C

4.6 Ecosystems and their Interactions: A, B, C

4.7 Threatened, Endangered and Extinct Species: A, B, C

4.8 Humans and the Environment: A, B, C, D

• Water use
• Recycling
• Shared Community Gardens
• Green living practices
• Alternative energy sources

3.8 Science, Technology, and Human Endeavors: A, B, C

4.2 Renewable and Nonrenewable Sources: A,B,C,D

4.7 Threatened, Endangered, and Extinct Species: A, B, C

4.8 Humans and the Environment: A, B, C,

• Community gardens
• Local parks

4.5 Integrated Pest Management: A, B, C

4.8 Humans and the Environment: A, B, C, D

4.9 Environmental Laws and Regulations

• Local geology and watersheds

3.8 Science, Technology, and Human Endeavors: A, B, C

4.1. Watersheds and Wetlands: A,B,C,D,E

4.2 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources: A,B,C,D

4.6 Ecosystems and their Interactions: A, B, C

4.8 Humans and the Environment: A, B, C, D

• Plants
• Animals
• Humans

Communication

2.8 Algebra and Functions

2.11 Concepts of Calculus

3.3 Biological Sciences: A, B, D

3.8 Science, Technology, and Human Endeavors: A, B, C

4.2 Renewable and Nonrenewable Sources: A,B,C,D

4.4 Agricultural Systems: A, B, C, D

4.5 Integrated Pest Management: A, B, C

4.6 Ecosystems and their Interactions: A, B, C

4.7 Threatened, Endangered, and Extinct Species: A, B, C

4.8 Humans and the Environment: A, B, C, D

• Meet with Local Experts
• Guest Speakers
• Conduct Interviews

1.8 Research: A, B, C

• Identify communities issues
• Engage in civic action
• Propose solutions

1.5 Quality of Writing: A, B, E, F, G

5.2 Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship: A, B, C, D, E, G

5.3 How Government Works: A, C, D, E, J, K

• Society
• Language
• Culture
• Economy and Trade

6.4 Economic Interdependence: A, B, D

9.2 Historical and Cultural Context: A-L

• International conflicts
• Disputes over land and resources
• Culture and Society

8.2 Pennsylvania History: A, B, C, D

8.4 World History: A, B, C, D

9.2 Historical and Cultural Context: A-L

• Diversity in society
• Ethnic neighborhoods
• Genealogical research

8.3 United States History: A, B, C. D

9.2 Historical and Cultural Context: A-L

• Agriculture
• Mining
• Lumber
• Steel

6.3 Scarcity and Choice: A, B, C, D

6.4 Work and Earnings: A, B, C, D, E, F

7.1 Basic Geography Literacy: A, B

7.2 Physical Characteristics of Places & Regions

• Photography
• Visual arts (painting, sketching, etc)
• Journaling
• Videography
• Audio recording

• Write and perform songs
• Write, edit and perform scripts
• Multimedia Production

9.3 Critical Response: A, B, C, D, F

1.4 Types of Writing: A, B, C

1.5 Quality of Writing: A, B, E, F, G

• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Gardening

10.3 Safety and Injury Prevention: A, C

10.4 Physical Activity: A, F