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 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.
Episode 24: We did it series!
Welcome! In this episode, we hear from two incredible Everglades Champions educators and Alicia Torres, K-12 Champion Schools Program Manager at the Everglades Foundation.
Episode 22: Making Inquiry Come Alive with NCSS
Welcome to Field Chats, Environmental Action Civics Essentials, brought to you by Earth Force. Today, on Constitution Day in the US, we’re replaying a conversation our CEO Vince Meldrum hosted during Environmental Action Civics Week with Larry Paska, Executive Director of the National Council for Social Studies. Enjoy!
Episode 21: [HOT TAKE] Why we believe in process AND product
Today we’re giving our hot take about process AND product. Often we focus on the outcome of youth environmental civic action projects – the numbers of people impacted, knowledge the students gained, etc. But also focusing on the process nurtures a long-term commitment to civic participation, as students see themselves as change-makers, not just project-completers! The […]
Episode 20: How to start EAC when it’s just you!
Welcome to Field Chats: Environmental Action Civics Essentials, brought to you by Earth Force! Today we’re talking about how to get started with Environmental Action Civics when it might just be you. We’ll cover four of our most common tips!
Episode 19: Live with Sarah Redden, Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake
Join Alyssa and Krysten as they dive into all you can expect during Environmental Action Civics Week - April 29- May 3, 2024! This quick overview shares all you need to know and how to get tickets. See you there! Learn More: earthforce.org/eacweek
Episode 18: All About Environmental Action Civics Week!
Join Alyssa and Krysten as they dive into all you can expect during Environmental Action Civics Week - April 29- May 3, 2024! This quick overview shares all you need to know and how to get tickets. See you there! Learn More: earthforce.org/eacweek
Episode 17: Live with Darren Bagley
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Darren Bagley! Darren is a youth leadership, civic engagement and science educator serving Arenac, Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties. Darren is experienced in youth civic engagement and how adults can share power with youth. Enjoy! Learn more about Michigan State University and Darren here.
Episode 16: Live with Hannah Barg from The Wild Center
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Hannah Barg (they/them), the Climate Network Manager at The Wild Center! Hannah supports a network of youth climate summits and has a wealth of experience in sharing power with youth and convening young people for peer-to-peer engagement around climate issues. Enjoy! Learn more about The Wild Center: wildcenter.org […]