From Prairie to Classroom Teaching Environmental Stewardship through EWU’s Restoration Project
Faculty Mentor
Kathryn Baldwin
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
4-14-2026 11:30 AM
End Date
4-14-2026 1:30 PM
Location
PUB NCR
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Education
Abstract
This project bridges current scientific research and elementary education by translating findings from the Prairie Restoration Project at Eastern Washington University into developmentally appropriate lesson plans for Elementary grade students. The Prairie Restoration Project is guided into returning the 120-acre parcel of land owned by the university back to its native habitat. The purpose of this project is to make authentic, place-based ecological research accessible to young learners while fostering environmental stewardship and scientific curiosity. These lesson plans will encourage students to learn through observations, data collection and local ecosystem exploration. By adapting real-world research into age-appropriate instruction, this project supports meaningful science learning and encourages students to understand and care for local ecosystems. The showcase will highlight lesson examples, instructional strategies, and the value of connecting university research with K–8 education.
Recommended Citation
Clemons, Jessica, "From Prairie to Classroom Teaching Environmental Stewardship through EWU’s Restoration Project" (2026). 2026 Symposium. 6.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2026/ps_2026/p2_2026/6
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From Prairie to Classroom Teaching Environmental Stewardship through EWU’s Restoration Project
PUB NCR
This project bridges current scientific research and elementary education by translating findings from the Prairie Restoration Project at Eastern Washington University into developmentally appropriate lesson plans for Elementary grade students. The Prairie Restoration Project is guided into returning the 120-acre parcel of land owned by the university back to its native habitat. The purpose of this project is to make authentic, place-based ecological research accessible to young learners while fostering environmental stewardship and scientific curiosity. These lesson plans will encourage students to learn through observations, data collection and local ecosystem exploration. By adapting real-world research into age-appropriate instruction, this project supports meaningful science learning and encourages students to understand and care for local ecosystems. The showcase will highlight lesson examples, instructional strategies, and the value of connecting university research with K–8 education.
