Field Chats: Environmental Action Civics Essentials
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Are you seeking ways to engage and empower young people but you’re not sure where to start?
Every other week, our program team breaks down Environmental Action Civics – the research-based approach to build youth-adult partnerships, help young people be environmental decision-makers, and improve your enjoyment of teaching!
Join Earth Force, the original integrator of civics and environmental education, as we share tips and tricks and interviews with the educators, young people, and funders doing Environmental Action Civics. Episodes are under 20 minutes and full of actionable tips!
Episode 34: What Justice Means in Environmental Action Civics
We’re talking about how environmental justice is one of the roots of Environmental Action Civics! We believe that everyone has the right to live in a safe environment and deserves to be included in the decision making that affects their community. In this episode, we talk through the ways justice shows up in the EAC […]
Episode 33: Listen to this when EAC feels hard
Today we’re giving you a pep talk with practical tips for when implementing Environmental Action Civics feels hard! Remember, you are doing important work. Even when it’s hard, even when it feels invisible—your efforts are planting seeds that will grow. What’s one thing you can do today to move forward? Share your struggles or wins […]
Episode 32: We did it Series: EAC and the Power of Authenticity in Scientific Observation
“Let’s make it authentic then students will care”. – Join in this conversation with veteran environmental educator Trisha Smrecak! We talk about authenticity in learning and helping young people be present in their local environment.
Episode 31: How to Help Students Pick a Clear Issue
Today we’re talking about the importance of young people choosing a clear issue when they’re using Environmental Action Civics and some practical tips to help them get there! 0:45 – 5:20 Opening/What gives you a sense of community? 5:49 -7:01 Start with a pre-determined phenomenon or topic or subject 7:08 – 9:09 Ground yourself and […]
Episode 30: We Did It Series: EAC-inspired CAPE in Florida
This episode features Dr. Martha Monroe and Dr. Megan Ennes from the Community Action Projects for the Environment (CAPE). After collaborating with Earth Force, the University of Florida’s School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences adapted EAC for 4-H groups, and they’re now implementing it across 20 organizations in the southeast U.S. Florida Extension is […]
Episode 29: Office Hours
Hello and happy new year! Today we’re answering three of the most frequently asked questions about Environmental Action Civics. Leave us a comment or a voice message if you have a question you’d like us to answer next time! 3:24 – Can EAC projects help students meet academic standards or earn certifications like CO’s Climate […]
Episode 28: Behind the Scenes of EAC, Conversation with Evan from Data+Soul
In this episode, you’ll get a glimpse into a more equitable and human-focused way to conduct evaluations, featuring Evan Kuras from Data+Soul. Earth Force has partnered with Evan as we refine our evaluation and build an equitable community of practice. Enjoy! Mentioned in the show: https://www.dataplussoul.com/studio/p/data-equity-deck https://www.dataplussoul.com/studio https://evaluation.naaee.org/ Additional info: https://www.publicprofit.net/Creative-Ways-To-Solicit-Stakeholder-Feedback/ https://weallcount.com/tools/ https://crea.education.illinois.edu/
Episode 27: We Did It Series! Featuring Dr. Xavier Fazio and Rochelle Tkach
We’re back with another example of Environmental Action Civics in the wild! This episode features Rochelle Tkach, a 7-8th grade educator in the District School Board of Niagara in Ontario and her experiences guiding young people through an incredible process. We also hear from her collaborator and Earth Force partner Dr. Xavier Fazio of Brock University, who speaks […]
Episode 26: 3 Ways to Build Youth-Adult Partnerships
Today we’re talking about ways to build youth-adult partnerships! Youth-adult partnerships are a huge component of Environmental Action Civics. In simple terms, it means youth and adults sharing power. This can take so many different forms but there are some optimal ways to start and we’ll share 3 of them today, based on research and […]
Episode 25: How Environmental Action Civics Brings JOY to Teaching
Environmental Action Civics meets standards and increases civic efficacy and 21st century skills, but it’s also…fun! Program Managers Taylor and SJ share stories from the field of joy among young people and educators as they go through this life-changing process.