Introducing Green Literacy, a way of teaching that cultivates critical thinking, reading, and writing about environmentalism through children's books and digital media. Students analyze multiple perspectives, engage in hands-on activities, and come to a deeper understanding of environmental issues. Supported through teaching models and thematic units, educators empower themselves and their students to develop environmental awareness toward sustainable change. K-5 teachers can use this book to: - Explore environmental justice issues using familiar stories and digital tools to spark curiosity and new ideas with reading, writing, and drama strategies for engagement - Engage students with activities on weather, ecosystems, and how nature connects individuals and develops systems thinking - Encourage students to see environmental issues from all angles to deepen their understanding and empathy and move them toward sustainable change - Be empowered with seed ideas about environmental issues, including classroom engagement strategies and professional development opportunities Contents: Preface: What Is Green Literacy? Introduction: How to Use the Green Literacy Handbook Part 1: Foundations of Green Literacy Chapter 1: Green Literacy's Theoretical Foundations Chapter 2: Green Literacy's Practical Foundations Part 2: Teaching of Green Literacy Chapter 3: Creation of the Green Literacy Model Chapter 4: Thematic Unit Design and Customization With Twelve Insights Into Green Literacy Teaching Part 3: Support to Design Your Own Green Literacy Thematic Units Chapter 5: How Landscapes Shape Us Chapter 6: How Extreme Weather Events Connect Our Communities Chapter 7: How Systems Thinking Changes Our World Epilogue: We Transform Futures Together Appendix A: Green Literacy Thematic Unit Planning Template Appendix B: Choice Boards for Chapters 5-7 References and Resources Index

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