Environmental Education

Question 1

In the Stevenson-Peterson reading, the study found that environmental literacy in middle
schools was negatively related with:
a) minority status
b) age
c) interest
d) location of the school

Answer 1

b) age

Question 2

In the In the Stevenson-Peterson reading, the study found that outdoor education had the
largest positive impact on environmental literacy for:
a) minority students
b) urban students
c) older students
d) female students

Answer 2

a) minority students

Question 3

In the In the Stevenson-Peterson reading, the study found that environmental affect and
behavior among middle school students was positively related with:
a) minority status
b) age
c) time spent outdoors
d) rural school status

Answer 3

c) time spent outdoors

Question 4

State whether environmental educators should be advocates for conservation and defend
your position using arguments made in class and the readings. (address at least 2 benefits and
2 drawbacks of your position)

Answer 4

Environmental education does not advocate a particular
viewpoint or course of action. Rather, environmental
education teaches individuals how to weigh various
sides of an issue through critical thinking and it
enhances problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Question 5

List and describe the four key components of environmental literacy.

Answer 5

- Knowledge: understanding of the
environment and environmental challenges
- Affect: Attitudes of concern for the
environment, sensitivity to the
environment and environmental
challenges, and motivation to improve or
maintain environmental quality
- Skills: Ability to identify and help resolve
environmental challenges
- Behavior: participation in activities that
lead to the resolution of environmental
challenges

Question 6

Environmental education is:

a) Focused on adults
b) Anti-constructivist
c) Experiential
d) A narrow discipline
e) Primarily global

Answer 6

c) Experiential

Question 7

Describe three of the main EE programs in NC

Answer 7

1. Pisgah, Centennial, and
Outerbanks education
centers
2. Project WILD, Project
CATCH, mobile
aquariums, BOW
3. Seminars and workshops
on hunter and boating
safety

Question 8

What national bill was proposed to increase environmental literacy in the US?

a) No Child Left Behind
b) No Child Left Inside
c) Last Child in the Woods
d) Get Active America

Answer 8

b) No Child Left Inside