This page is a collection of resources built from real classrooms, field sites, and community projects. Here you’ll find tools, templates, and inspiration to support hands-on, place-based learning and meaningful engagement.
Every item here reflects what I use, what I share with others, and what I believe in. Explore them to spark ideas, plan your next project, or find new ways to bring learning to life.
Unlock the transformative power of place-based education (PBE) with Learning in Context: A Guide to Embracing Place-Based Education as an Educator. Designed for educators at all levels who are eager to deepen their teaching practice, this comprehensive guide takes you on a journey from theory to practical application, connecting students with the rich resources of their local communities.
MAEOEgram Newsletters are published as membership benefit, 3 times per year.
*August 2023/Vol 33 Issue 03 pg. 6 by R. Heckman Project Greenwood
*August 2024/Vol 24 Issue 03 pg. 13 by R. Heckman Fostering Environmental Awareness at ILS
MSTA Links is published as membership benefit, up to 4 times per year. Some archived publications are available to the public.
Summer 2013 pg. 12 by B. Swartz, Passport to Science
Fall 2024 pg., 45 by R. Heckman, Problem-Based Learning in Action — A Multi-Year Journey of Environmental Stewardship