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| Education Program
UEI’s Education Program seeks to increase youth interest in science and environmental stewardship through hands-on, inquiry-based urban ecological studies. UEI’s Education Program consists of Urban Ecology Field Studies, Greentimes and LEAH Mentors. Scroll down to read more about each program area.
To get in touch with someone about the Education Program email education@urbaneco.org
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Field Studies
UEI’s Urban Ecology Field Studies Program provides opportunities for students to engage in real-world scientific inquiry, increase their intellectual and social self-confidence, and gain a sense of responsibility for their urban environment. School teachers and out-of-school (OST) educators are given the tools and training to lead young people in ecological investigations to answer questions about the health of their environment. Students contribute to the practice of real science by sharing their data using a citywide, online database of field studies results. UEI also provides participating teachers and OST professionals with extensive professional development and on-site support through the summer and the academic year. Using UEI’s curricula, lesson plans and activities, materials, and support, participating teachers and OST professionals engage students in hands-on investigations of their local environment, using field sites near schools, after school programs, and community centers.
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In-School Program:
UEI provides teachers in urban schools with curriculum, equipment, training and support for conducting ecological field studies with their students right on their school grounds, in the surrounding neighborhood or in nearby parks and natural areas. Click here for details on UEI’s In School Field Studies Program.
To learn more about our In-School Programming email inschool@urbaneco.org
Out-of-School Program (OST):
The Field Studies Program supports scientific inquiry among young people outside of regular school hours in after school and summer programs. In partnership with Boston Community Learning Centers and community based organizations, UEI provides educators and youth development professionals with curriculum, equipment, training and support for conducting ecological field studies with their students.
To learn more about our Out-of-School Programming email ost@urbaneco.org
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Greentimes
At our after school program for teenage science writers, we guide students in the creation of two environmental newsletters – Greentimes and Greentimes JR. These "By Kids, For Kids" resources are provided for free to elementary and middle school classrooms across Massachusetts. Teachers use these teen-created materials along with companion teacher guides on how to engage their students in science-based activities in their classrooms and schools. Click here to see program details,to order materials, and to read examples of past student work.
To get in touch with someone about Greentimes email greentimes@urbaneco.org
LEAH Mentors
The Leaders in Education, Action and Hope (LEAH) Program honors the memory of Leah Deni, a young UEI staff member dedicated to youth development and environmental stewardship in Boston who passed away in 2004. In collaboration with the Boston Public Schools (BPS) After School Program, motivated young people with an interest in leadership, mentoring and community stewardship carry on Leah’s legacy by acting as peer mentors and field educators for UEI youth programs at Boston Community Learning Centers located in schools throughout Boston. Click here for details.
To get in touch with someone about the LEAH program email leah@urbaneco.org
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