Subject: Exploring systems games and learning for children

Posted by Deborah Grace on 2/25/2006

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Dear List members,

I am new to this list and am curious if anyone has any resources or advice for me on the following topic:

I joined the list because, although I am not a teacher, I will have the opportunity to explore our local watershed and wildlife with 3rd grade students. Because I am particularly interested in highlighting systems-oriented ideas with youth and am looking to make this the subject of my Master’s program at Sonoma State University, I am eager to hear from other educators about their experiences and favorite resources.

The current list of resources I have gathered (but have not yet explored in full) include the materials on the CLEX website, including the “Shape of Change” book, the “Systems Thinking Playbook” (Booth Sweeney & Meadows), “When a Butterfly Sneezes” (Booth Sweeney) plus a couple of ecoliteracy-related books.

Since I’m just new on the listserve and have not seen any activity in the last week, I don’t know who’s out there, but If anyone has favorite activities, or even if you have found what does NOT work, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks!!

Deborah Grace
Sebastopol, CA

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Exploring systems games and learning for children - Linda Booth Sweeney 2/27/2006