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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The physical activity levels of preschool-aged children: A systematic review
Tucker, P. (2008). The physical activity levels of preschool-aged children: A systematic review. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 23(4), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2008.08.005
Grounds for movement: Green school grounds as sites for promoting physical activity
Dyment, J. E., & Bell, A. C. (2008). Grounds for movement: Green school grounds as sites for promoting physical activity. Health Education Research, 23(6), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cym059
Children's active free play in local neighborhoods: A behavioral mapping study
Veitch, J., Salmon, J., & Ball, K. (2008). Children’s active free play in local neighborhoods: A behavioral mapping study. Health Education Research, 23(5), 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cym074
Places to play: Association of park space and facilities with healthy weight status among children
Potwarka, L. R., Kaczynski, A. T., & Flack, A. L. (2008). Places to play: Association of park space and facilities with healthy weight status among children. Journal of Community Health, 33(5), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10900-008-9104-x
Neighborhood greenness and 2-year changes in Body Mass Index of children and youth
Bell, J. F., Wilson, J. S., & Liu, G. C. (2008). Neighborhood greenness and 2-year changes in Body Mass Index of children and youth. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 35(6), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2008.07.006
How many species are there? Public understanding and awareness of biodiversity in Switzerland
Lindemann-Matthies, P., & Bose, E. (2008). How many species are there? Public understanding and awareness of biodiversity in Switzerland. Human Ecology, 36(5), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/sl0745-008-9194-l
Physical education, school physical activity, school sports and academic performance
Trudeau, F., & Shephard, R. J. (2008). Physical education, school physical activity, school sports and academic performance. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 5(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-5-10
Grounds for health: The intersection of green school grounds and health-promoting schools
Bell, A.C., & Dyment, J.E. (2008). Grounds for health: The intersection of green school grounds and health-promoting schools. Environmental Education Research, 14(1), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504620701843426
Ecological knowledge is lost in wealthier communities and countries
Pilgrim, S. E., Cullen, L. C., Smith, D. J., & Pretty, J. (2008). Ecological knowledge is lost in wealthier communities and countries. Environmental Science & Technology, 42(4), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es070837v
Children living in areas with more street trees have lower prevalence of asthma
Lovasi, G. S., Quinn, J. W, Neckerman, K. M., Perzanowski, M., & Rundle, A. (2008). Children living in areas with more street trees have lower prevalence of asthma. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 62(7), 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech.2007.071894
Outdoor activity reduces the prevalence of myopia in children
Rose, K. A., Morgan, I. G., Ip, J., Kifley, A., Huynh, S., Smith, W., & Mitchell, P. (2008). Outdoor activity reduces the prevalence of myopia in children. Ophthalmology, 115(8), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2007.12.019
GIS analysis of urban schoolyard landcover in three U.S. cities
Schulman, A, & Peters, C. A. (2008). GIS analysis of urban schoolyard landcover in three U.S. cities. Urban Ecosystems, 11(1), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11252-007-0037-4