Implementing Ecological Mindedness in K-12 Curricula Could Help Overcome Barriers
School requirements to achieve core standards has made it increasingly difficult to implement EE curricula in K-12 education. In many instances, EE is perceived as a separate subject, rather than integrated into the curriculum. Introducing the practices of ecological mindedness (EM) could allow teachers to incorporate EE into curricula without taking time away from core standards. This study investigated two main questions: (1) how can teachers integrate three qualities of ecological mindedness (ecological care, interconnectedness, and ecological integrity) into their lessons?