Why Parks? 8 Reasons Connecting with National Parks Makes Sense for Teachers
When John Dewey said, “Education is not preparation for life, it is life itself” he may not have been specifically referring to National Parks, but anyone who has spent any time in these remarkable places know that they provide an important window into the natural and cultural life of our nation. As such, they are great educational resources that some teachers take advantage of, but many others overlook. So if you’ve never integrated the study of “America’s Best Idea” into yo