Research

Research

Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)

Outdoor investigations to connect water to you

McDowell, K. A., Parrott, M. Y. & Christol, P. G.Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership 6(2), 161-1692014International

A maths and science programme used the outdoors to teach about local water quality issues, with links to free resources.

What's new

The paper details the effectiveness and implications of a maths and science programme that used the outdoor environment as an integrated context for students to learn about issues and solutions for water quality in their local community. It includes suggestions and links to free educational resources.

Why it matters in Aotearoa

A practical model for linking science and maths to a local issue.

Putting it into practice

Use local water quality as a context for maths and science.

How strong is the evidence

Peer-reviewed practice article

What to read

The full article

Who it's for

Teachers
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