The teacher and students at Pease Middle School use an outdated computer and modem. Nevertheless, they investigate air quality at their school and convince district officials to improve the ventilation system. Several teachers who read this story mentioned that it raised valuable questions about teaching with limited resources. Urban Environmental Education Traditionally environmental education has focused on the study of natural environments such as wetlands, ponds and forests. Like Linda, many teachers and students are rethinking environmental education.
Many teachers opt to emphasize several different aspects of environmental education.
By studying both natural and built environments, students develop deeper understandings of multiple locales. Service learning and action projects encourage students to formulate opinions and participate in decision-making processes.