Introducing Green Literacy, a way of teaching that cultivates critical thinking, reading, and writing about environmentalism through children's books and digital media. Students analyze multiple perspectives, engage in hands-on activities, and come to a deeper understanding of environmental issues. Supported through teaching models and thematic units, educators empower themselves and their students to develop environmental awareness toward sustainable change. K-5 teachers can use this book to: Explore environmental justice issues using familiar stories and digital tools to spark curiosity and new ideas with reading, writing, and drama strategies for engagement Engage students with activities on weather, ecosystems, and how nature connects individuals and develops systems thinking Encourage students to see environmental issues from all angles to deepen their understanding and empathy and move them toward sustainable change Be empowered with seed ideas about environmental issues, including classroom engagement strategies and professional development opportunities Contents: Preface: What Is Green Literacy? Introduction: How to Use the Green Literacy Handbook Part 1: Foundations of Green Literacy Chapter 1: Green Literacy Theoretical Foundations Chapter 2: Green Literacy Practical Foundations Part 2: Green Literacy Teaching Chapter 3: The Model for Teaching Green Literacy Thematic Units Chapter 4: Ten Insights Into Green Literacy Teaching Part 3: Design Your Own Green Literacy Thematic Units Chapter 5: How Landscapes Shape Us--Design Your Own Thematic Unit Chapter 6: How Extreme Weather Events Impact Our Communities--Design Your Own Thematic Unit Chapter 7: How Systems Thinking Changes Our World--Design Your Own Thematic Unit Epilogue: Moving Toward Actions Appendix: Common Core State Standards in Green Literacy Practice References and Resources Index