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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Exposure to neighborhood green space and mental health: Evidence from the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin
Beyer, K.M.M., Kaltenbach, A., Szabo, A., Bogar, S., Nieto, F.J, & Malecki, K.M. (2014). Exposure to neighborhood green space and mental health: Evidence from the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11(3), 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph110303453
Effects of the FITKids randomized controlled trial on executive control and brain function
Hillman, C.H., Pontifex, M.B., Castelli, D.M., Khan, N.A., Raine, L.B., Scudder, M.R., … Kamijo, K. (2014). Effects of the FITKids randomized controlled trial on executive control and brain function. Pediatrics, 134(4), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-3219
Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Eco-Mentoring
Kulnieks, Andrejs, Longboat, Dan Roronhiakewan, & Young, Kelly. (2014). Eco-Literacy Development through a Framework for Indigenous and Environmental Educational Leadership. Canadian Journal of Environmental Education (CJEE), 18, 111-125.
Values-focused sustainability training programs may have potential to influence college students' worldviews
Murray, Paul, Goodhew, Julie, & Murray, Sheran. (2014). The heart of ESD: personally engaging learners with sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 20, 718-734.
Restorative experiences have a positive effect on the relationship between nature-based recreation and emotional well-being
Korpela, K., Borodulin, K., Neuvonen, M., Paronen, O., & Tyrväinen, L. (2014). Analyzing the mediators between nature-based outdoor recreation and emotional well-being. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 37, 1-7.
Making a Case for the Connection Between Environmental Education and Academic Achievement
Ghent, Cynthia, Trauth-Nare, Amy, Dell, Katie, & Haines, Sarah. (2014). The Influence of a Statewide Green School Initiative on Student Achievement in K–12 Classrooms. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 250-260.
Using the Environment as Text to Improve Critical Literacy Skills
Chambers, Joan M., & Radbourne, Christy. (2014). Teaching Critical Literacy Skills Through the Natural Environment as Text. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 120-127.
Developing an Educational Campaign to Minimize Dog Waste and Storm-water Pollution
Typhina, Eli, & Yan, Changmin. (2014). Managing Dog Waste: Campaign Insights From the Health Belief Model. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 73-82.
Children's significant life experiences in nature have small effects on their environmental knowledge and behaviors
Stevenson, Kathryn T., Peterson, Nils, Carrier, Sarah J., Strnad, Renee L., Bondell, Howard D., Kirby-Hathaway, Terri, & Moore, Susan E. (2014). Role of Significant Life Experiences in Building Environmental Knowledge and Behavior Among Middle School Students. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45, 163-177.
Monitoring changes in environmental attitudes at higher education institutions
Shephard, Kerry, Harraway, John, Lovelock, Brent, Skeaff, Sheila, Slooten, Liz, Strack, Mick, … Jowett, Tim. (2014). Is the environmental literacy of university students measurable? Environmental Education Research, 20, 476-495.
Steps to develop a successful teaching curriculum for complex environmental topics
Monroe, Martha C., & Lauretta, Sarah. (2014). Perceptions of Forest Health among Preservice Educators and Implication for Teaching Youth. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 5-14.
Integrating environment and sustainability education into state science standards
Miller, Hannah K., & Jones, Linda Cronin. (2014). Analyzing Sustainability Themes in State Science Standards: Two Case Studies. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 183-192.