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Environmental Advocacy & Literacy

Help me give my students access to materials that help them engage meaningfully with the natural world and become advocates for environmental protection!

  • 3 donors
  • $159 goal

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

This project focuses on Robin Wall Kimmerer's work, Braiding Sweetgrass, as an anchor text for an Environmental Advocacy and Literacy Unit in my 11th and 12th grade English classes.

1.

Cultivating Ecological Awareness: Encourage students to develop a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humans and the natural world, as emphasized in the book's exploration of Indigenous ecological knowledge.

2. Promoting Environmental Stewardship: Inspire students to become stewards of the environment by integrating Indigenous perspectives on sustainability and reciprocity into their worldview.

3. Fostering Cultural Appreciation: Facilitate an appreciation for Indigenous cultures, traditions, and ways of knowing, as depicted in 'Braiding Sweetgrass,' and encourage respect for diverse cultural perspectives.

4. Developing Critical Thinking Skills: Encourage students to critically analyze the relationship between Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous ecological knowledge, exploring the strengths and limitations of each approach.

5. Encouraging Self-Reflection: Prompt students to reflect on their own relationship with the natural world, considering their role as individuals within larger ecosystems and their responsibilities to future generations.

6. Empowering Action: Motivate students to take action in their communities to support environmental conservation, sustainability, and Indigenous rights, drawing inspiration from the examples of activism and advocacy presented in the book.

7. Enhancing Writing and Communication Skills: Provide opportunities for students to practice writing and communication skills through reflective essays, discussions, and presentations on the themes and concepts explored in 'Braiding Sweetgrass.'

8. Cultivating Empathy and Compassion: Foster empathy and compassion towards all living beings, including plants, animals, and humans, by exploring the ethical dimensions of our relationship with the natural world.

9. Encouraging Interdisciplinary Inquiry: Encourage students to explore connections between the themes of 'Braiding Sweetgrass' and other disciplines, such as anthropology, environmental science, philosophy, and literature.

Ms. Morgan
Grades 9-12

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98

Materials cost

$102.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.73

Total project goal

$158.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $158.20

2 Donors

-$73.80

Donations toward project cost

-$71.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.07

match offer

-$73.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$62.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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