Relationship of family to place
THEME: A Sense of Place: Sustainable Living Is Rooted in a Deep Knowledge of Place and Self
STRAND: Values
GRADE LEVEL: 6-8
Key Concepts
Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between the health of the land and natural resources with the health of the community and families in it.
Lesson
Research the history of the school community regarding land use.
Activity
Conduct oral histories of your family members, or longstanding farmers and practitioners in your community regarding land use and practices.
Analyze health data and land use for the community and evaluate trends.