Public Lands: America's Largest Classroom

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Bureau of Land Management

Collection:

Bureau of Land Management

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

Are you looking for new ways to increase your students' interest and achievement in science, mathematics, and reading? Is student motivation suffering in your classroom? Why not consider taking your teaching outside? Studies have shown that using the environment as a learning tool not only increases student achievement but also helps students develop lifelong learning skills and a greater sense of respect and responsibility.
If this approach sounds intriguing, consider the Hands on the Land program, which gives students an opportunity to learn in America's largest field classroom – Federally owned public lands. BLM's 258 million acres host a growing number of Hands on the Land sites, where education programs have been developed in conjunction with local schools. Learn more about the opportunities provided at each site by clicking on the links on this page.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Teaching and Learning Strategies

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
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