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Developing And Piloting A Design Guide For Outdoor Classrooms In Utah, Derek Jenson
Developing And Piloting A Design Guide For Outdoor Classrooms In Utah, Derek Jenson
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
Studies nationwide suggest that the use of outdoor classrooms in education benefits both students and teachers. In response, the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation (OOR) established a grant to help fund the implementation of outdoor classrooms across the state of Utah. Interested schools and non-profit organizations may apply for this grant to fund outdoor classroom projects that will help transform their properties into outdoor learning environments.
One requirement for the application is to submit a site plan for the proposed outdoor classroom space. However, many interested applicants have little to no experience with landscape design and may struggle knowing how …