The students in Cordova Alaska, like all students, live in a complicated world of systems. In this rural Alaskan town, the economy is rooted in commercial fishing. With the majority […]
Ocean Acidification: Everybody’s Issue Read More »
Acknowledge the messy complexity of the world. Embrace the web of messy interrelationships in any given system as part of what makes life and our world what it is. Practice
Sustainable Habits of Mind: Don’t Stress the Mess Read More »
Social innovation plays a pivotal role in addressing the complex challenges faced by educators in the field of education. It fosters positive change, promotes inclusivity, and ensures that education remains
Nurturing Systems Thinking for Social Innovation and Sustainability in Education Read More »
This year we expanded our school EcoCommittee to a Board recognized subcommittee including representatives from our Parents Association, Administration, Faculty and Student Body. While our previous student/faculty committee had been
Employing the Sustainability Compass to Encourage Team Building and Deepen Dialogue Read More »
Summary In this lesson, students think about the sustainability of importing to Germany by shipping. Students use the Sustainability Compass tool to help them process their thinking and come up
Grade 4 Science/Maker: Sustainable Energy Barge Read More »
After participating in my Level 1 Compass training, I knew immediately that I wanted to find as many opportunities as possible to utilize the Compass tools in my classroom. Beginning
From Icebergs to Insights: Enhancing Learning with Iceberg Analysis and Word Walls Read More »
Student leadership – a dream or a reality? Why do we, as teachers, often offer activities that could easily be student-led? These are the questions that we arrived at during
In June, the City of Thunder Bay is participating in a “Commuter Challenge”. It aims to encourage citizens to use active transportation (walking, biking, wheeling, city transit) instead of relying
EcoSuperior Iceberg Exercise Read More »
Summary Analyze with the Systems Iceberg Model the difficulties encountered when performing a Community Service Day, and generate possible new mental models to improve performance in this activity in the
Analysis of Difficulties Encountered in Community Outreach Service Day Read More »
Accept that the world around you is constantly changing. To understand the dynamic world around you, gather evidence through observation, talking to others, learning about history, and other methods. During
Sustainable Habits of Mind: Focus on Learning, Not Knowing Read More »
