This fall, 18 teachers from Wyoming and Utah came together at the Kelly Campus for part one of the Place-Based Education (PBE) Workshop series. Upon their departure, the teachers were given homework to implement some of what they had learned in their classrooms. They recently reported back on their inspiring efforts, just a few of which are described below.

We were able to add literacy by writing down our recipe, and math by counting out how much of each ingredient we needed. This activity was a great start to bringing in the community and introducing our students to the world they live in.

Adventures in Learning Preschool in Evanston, WY shaped a learning experience around making a treat to share with families at their Thanksgiving lunch. Teachers had their class write down a recipe and create a shopping list before heading to their local Smith’s grocery store. While at the store, students were introduced to the manager and given a tour to help them understand how the store runs.

Read the full article on place-based professional development by Emily Schaller at Teton Science Schools