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Empower students to become Earth Wards through transformative ecological education. This indispensable guide offers practical resources for educators seeking to reframe their approach to teaching and learning. Katharine Burke provides remarkable clarity on how to support students facing the climate crisis, while inspiring awe for the natural world.
Earthwards weaves complex issues into a coherent narrative, empowering teachers to rethink their practices. Discover practical classroom activities, from grades 1-12, that cultivate ecological identity, systems thinking, and community engagement. Explore units on school gardens, nature reflection, and adaptation, all designed to foster a deep connection to the living world.
- Cultivate ecological literacy and action in your school.
- Empower students to become stewards of a thriving planet.
- Transform your curriculum with practical, inspiring resources.
For educators ready to ignite a passion for sustainability and equip students with the tools for a brighter future,
Earthwards is an essential resource. Katharine Burke brings 30+ years of experience to guide you on this transformative journey.
About the author
Katharine Burke is an educator, teacher trainer, workshop leader, primary, secondary and college level teacher who holds a MEd in Nature, Ecology, and Sustainability. She is a Regenerative Design Practitioner and a Permaculture farmer. She teaches Nature Connectedness sessions for Rudolf Steiner University College, Oslo, and guest lectured on the Environmental Humanities course. She founded the Small Earth Institute in 2017 for school ecological awareness and action, offering workshops for teachers and for the sustainable development of schools. She is newly retired from Skagerak Primary and Middle School, Sandefjord, Norway, where she taught for 21 years. She hosts the website EARTHWARDS: earthwards.mn.co.
