What is Place-Based Education?
Place-based education (PBE) immerses students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, opportunities and experiences, using these as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and other subjects across the curriculum. PBE emphasizes learning through participation in service projects for the local school and/or community.
Place-based learning compliments teachers integrating nature into the classroom. This website is a venerable starting point for incorporating the principles of place based learning into traditional teaching settings.