Many similarities exist between democratic societies and beehives. Both reach decisions by consensus and benefit from diverse viewpoints and a principle of mutual cooperation through working together. In beehives, the consensus is reached through waggle dancing in which scout bees advertise the location of potential new homes to the rest of the hive. Consensus in…
Category: Regenerative Principles
What is a Carbon Footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by an individual, organization, or event. It is calculated by measuring the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and other GHGs released into the atmosphere because of human activities. A carbon footprint is measured in CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent), the number of metric…
Living in The Information Age
Before we can consider regenerating our current educational systems, we must first understand and be informed by the prevailing worldview that those systems are serving. We live in what has been called the Information Age, defined by the rapid shift from an economy based on traditional industrial technology established by the Industrial Revolution to an…
Democracy and the Hive: A Regenerative Learning Lesson Plan
Duration: Five 50-minute classes Subject: Social Studies Grade Level: 8th Grade Learning Objectives: Materials Needed: Day 1: Understanding Democracy. Day 2: Honey Bees and Their Hierarchy. Day 3: Drawing Parallels between Democracy and Bee Colonies. Day 4: Democracy in Action. Day 5: Consolidation and Reflection. Assessment: Formative assessments will be made throughout the week via…
What Regenerative Principles are needed to create Regenerative Learning?
Regenerative learning is a holistic approach to education that emphasizes the connections between all systems and stresses the importance of sustainable and regenerative practices. It’s not just about learning skills or knowledge in isolation but about understanding the relationships between different aspects of the world and considering how actions can contribute to the overall health…
Planting Seeds of Change: A Journey into Regenerative Education
Welcome to our shared exploration of regenerative learning. As we navigate the twenty-first century, our traditional educational systems have shown signs of strain under evolving global challenges. These complexities require new ways of thinking, learning, and teaching – a fundamental shift from our current paradigms. This shift will require a robust, holistic approach to education…