eeRESEARCH combines research for environmental education and the movement to connect children and nature. The database includes multiple ways to search for articles, syntheses, and research summaries.
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Where they live, how they play: Neighborhood greenness and outdoor physical activity among preschoolers
Grigsby-Toussaint, D. S., Chi, S., & Fiese, B. H. (2011). Where they live, how they play: Neighborhood greenness and outdoor physical activity among preschoolers. International Journal of Health Geographics, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1476-072X-10-66
Does participating in physical activity in outdoor natural environments have a greater effect on physical and mental wellbeing than physical activity indoors? A systematic review
Coon, Thompson, Body, K., Stein, K., Whear, R., Barton, J., & Depledge, M.H. (2011). Does participating in physical activity in outdoor natural environments have a greater effect on physical and mental wellbeing than physical activity indoors? A systematic review. Environmental Science & Technology, 45, 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es102947t
The restorative outcomes of forest school and conventional school in young people with good and poor behaviour
Roe, J., & Aspinall, P. (2011). The restorative outcomes of forest school and conventional school in young people with good and poor behaviour. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 10(3), 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2011.03.003
Zoos can encourage social connection centered around environmental identity and animals
Clayton, Susan, Fraser, John, & Burgess, Claire. (2011). The role of zoos in fostering environmental identity. Ecopsychology, 3, 87-96.
Results of an International Test of Scientific Literacy and Attitudes
Olsen, Rolf Vegar, & Lie, Svein. (2011). Profiles of students’ interest in science issues around the world: Analysis of data from PISA 2006. International Journal of Science Education, 33, 97-120.
Students' Values, Place Attachment Tied to Recycling Used Batteries
Rioux, Liliane. (2011). Promoting pro-environmental behaviour: collection of used batteries by secondary school pupils. Environmental Education Research, 17, 353-373.
Researchers Argue for Post-Visit Resources to Change Behavior
Ballantyne, Roy, & Packer, Jan. (2011). Using tourism free-choice learning experiences to promote environmentally sustainable behaviour: the role of post-visit ‘action resources’. Environmental Education Research, 17, 201-215.
Preschool outdoor play environment may combine promotion of children's physical activity and sun protection. Further evidence from Southern Sweden and North Carolina
Boldemann, C., Dal, H., Martensson, F., Cosco, N., Moore, R., Bierber, B., … Wester, U. (2011). Preschool outdoor play environment may combine promotion of children’s physical activity and sun protection. Further evidence from Southern Sweden and North Carolina. Science & Sports, 26(2), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2011.01.007
Chaperones Play a Variety of Roles on Field Trips
Wood, Elizabeth. (2010). Defining the Chaperone’s Role as Escort, Educator or Parent. Visitor Studies, 13, 160-174.
Outdoor Education a Natural Fit for Incorporating Dewey's Ideas
Wojcikiewicz, Steven K., & Mural, Zachary B. (2010). A Deweyian framework for youth development in experiential education: Perspectives from sail training and sailing instruction. Journal of Experiential Education, 33, 105-119.
Outdoor Program Helps Girls Build Courage
Whittington, Anja, & Mack, Erica Nixon. (2010). Inspiring courage in girls: An evaluation of practices and outcomes. Journal of Experiential Education, 33, 166-180.
New Tools Available for Measuring Interpretation's Impact
Weiler, Betty, & Ham, Sam H. (2010). Development of a research instrument for evaluating the visitor outcomes of face-to-face interpretation. Visitor Studies, 13, 187-205.