Empowering Rural Students Through Place-Based Solutions to Environmental Challenges: When Water Is Dangerous

Austin Moore, Max Longhurst, Heather Leary, Joshua Stowers, Doug Morris, Julie Castellon, Jami Slack, Rebecca Sansom · 2026 · The Science Teacher

Summary. Rural high school science teachers implemented a place-based education lesson on harmful algal blooms in local waterways, connecting scientific concepts to students' lived experiences and agricultural practices. Students explored HAB causes and effects, analyzed local water bodies, and designed engineering solutions. The lesson strengthened students' scientific knowledge and deepened their connections to their community through practical problem-solving.

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Moore, A., Longhurst, M., Leary, H., Stowers, J., Morris, D., Castellon, J., Slack, J., & Sansom, R.. (2026). Empowering Rural Students Through Place-Based Solutions to Environmental Challenges: When Water Is Dangerous. The Science Teacher. https://doi.org/10.1080/00368555.2026.2651892

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DOI: 10.1080/00368555.2026.2651892
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: education, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
Added: 2026-09-01