EcoVillage

Get ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey where they are in charge! In this fun, student-led program, students will create a town deep in the heart of the outdoors. Students work together with their business partners to decide what businesses, services, and resources their town will need to thrive, all while learning how to make smart choices and work together as a community.

Acknowledgements:

This collection was developed with JASON Learning, Greenacres Foundation, and Indian Hill Exempt Village School District. 

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Town Cheer

Community Rooted in Imagination

In this mission, students will put on their thinking caps and journey into EcoVillage. In this mission, they will discover the goods and services their local community has to offer. Students scout the land on a nature scavenger hunt, discover hidden resources, and meet a local community member. As inventors, leaders, and dreamers, now is the time to shape the identity of the town and start building.

Target Audience:

Grades 3-5

Key Concepts and Vocabulary:

Neighborhood, goods, services, business, map, community, and natural resources.

Growing Your Budding Community

EcoVillage has taken root, and it’s time for students to help it grow. In this mission, students will create currency, vote on town laws, and choose a perfect name for their new town. Students will help prepare for visitors by creating a town map, designing marketing ideas for their business, and building unity with other members of their community. 

Target Audience:

Grades 3-5

Key Concepts and Vocabulary:

Neighborhood, goods, services, business, map, community, goods, services, entrepreneurs, natural resources

Nurturing Your Blossoming Community

EcoVillage is ready to open its doors, and its citizens will face new challenges. In this final mission, students will prepare for a grand opening to welcome visitors and showcase all they have to offer. Students will reflect on the challenges they faced along the way, and learn from real students and fictional characters who faced similar challenges. Finally, they will celebrate their success and then prepare to return their town back to nature. 

Target Audience:

Grades 3-5

Key Concepts and Vocabulary:

Neighborhood, goods, services, business, map, community, goods, services, entrepreneurs, natural resources

Included Materials

Each missions in EcoVillage includes:

  • An “Educator Prep” section complete with directions and supplemental resources
  • Relevant and engaging videos and weblinks
  • Interdisciplinary connections

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