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Dec 12, 2024
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EDU 548 - The Adirondack Classroom This course is designed for educators to use the Adirondacks as a classroom and to bring the Adirondacks to their classroom. The participants study the cultural and natural history of the Adirondacks while creating integrated project-based teaching and learning materials. Course is taught at SUNY Cortland's Outdoor Education Center at Raquette Lake. Also listed as Also listed as EST 548. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a growing understanding of the cultural history of the Adirondacks, identifying relevant demographics, issues, boundaries, Adirondack Park Agency (APA), Forever Wild Legislation, and Adirondack Great Camps and resort history.
- Identify the natural history of the Adirondacks, including how the Adirondack landscape was formed, characteristics of the main ecosystems and common species of plants and animals found in the park.
- Analyze how humans have impacted the Adirondack Park and identify environmental challenges in the region, showing understanding of measures that are available to preserve its biodiversity through environmental stewardship.
- Reflect on their relationship with nature, identifying the research and justification for teaching in outdoor settings.
- Develop skills in incorporating the outdoors into their teaching in a safe and responsible manner.
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