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 effects of school gardens on children’s science knowledge: A randomized controlled trial of low-income elementary schools
Wells, N.M., Myers, B.M., Todd, L.E., Barale, K., Gaolach, B., Ferenz, G., … Franz, N.K. (2015). The effects of school gardens on children’s science knowledge: A randomized controlled trial of low-income elementary schools. International Journal of Science Education, 37(17), 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2015.1112048
An Australian perspective of a forest school: Shaping a sense of place to support learning
Cumming, F., & Nash, M. (2015). An Australian perspective of a forest school: Shaping a sense of place to support learning. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 15(4), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2015.1010071
Knowledge of neighborhood nature is associated with strong sense of place among Milwaukee youth
Kroencke, R., Hormann, K., Heller, E., Bizub, J., Zetts, C., & Beyer, K. (2015). Knowledge of neighborhood nature is associated with strong sense of place among Milwaukee youth. Children, Youth and Environments Quarterly, 25(3), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.25.3.0129
“It is about being outside”: Canadian youth’s perspectives of good health and the environment
Woodgate, R. L., & Skarlato, O. (2015). “It is about being outside”: Canadian youth’s perspectives of good health and the environment. Health & Place, 31, 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.11.008
How might contact with nature promote human health? Promising mechanisms and a possible central pathway
Kuo, M. (2015). How might contact with nature promote human health? Promising mechanisms and a possible central pathway. Frontiers in Psychology, 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01093
Neighborhood environments and socioeconomic inequalities in mental well-being
Mitchell, R.J., Richardson, E.A., Shortt, N.K., & Pearce, J.R. (2015). Neighborhood environments and socioeconomic inequalities in mental well-being. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 49(1), 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2015.01.017
Effect of time spent outdoors at school on the development of myopia among children in China
He, M., Xiang, F., Zeng, Y., Mai, J., Chen, Q., Zhang, J., … Morgan, I.G. (2015). Effect of time spent outdoors at school on the development of myopia among children in China. JAMA, 314(11), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2015.10803
Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation
Bratman, G.N., Hamilton, P., Hahn, K.S., Daily, G.C., & Gross, J.J. (2015). Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation. PNAS, 112(28), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1510459112
Improving early childhood education through outdoor experiences
Ernst, Julie. (2014). Early childhood educators’ use of natural outdoor settings as learning environments: an exploratory study of beliefs, practices, and barriers. Environmental Education Research, 20, 735-752.
The Impact of Professional Development Courses on Early Childhood Education for Sustainability Practitioner Knowledge, Understanding, and Confidence
Dyment, Janet E., Davis, Julie M., Nailon, Diane, Emery, Sherridan, Getenet, Seyum, McCrea, Nadine, & Hill, Allen. (2014). The impact of professional development on early childhood educators’ confidence, understanding and knowledge of education for sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 20, 660-679.
Using theoretical frameworks to predict recycling behavior among students in Thailand
Chaisamrej, Rungrat, & Zimmerman, Rick S. (2014). A Comparative Investigation of TPB and Altruism Frameworks for an Empirically based Communication Approach to Enhance Paper Recycling. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 28-37.
Evaluating the efficacy of Environmental Studies Programs in Canada
Breunig, Mary, Murtell, Jocelyn, Russell, Constance, & Howard, Ryan. (2014). The impact of integrated environmental studies programs: are students motivated to act pro-environmentally?. Environmental Education Research, 20, 372-386.