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= Examples of Math PBE = =Rural Roots Examples of Science Place-Based Learning =  In the Rural Roots article mentioned on the wikispace page about science examples, **Tillamook Junior High Schoo ****l ** in Tillamook, Oregon is discussed. After the extensive, long-term logging project with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODOF), TJHS again got involved with the ODOF in the creation of a new building. In order to leave a lasting, teaching impact on the community, the students beautified the new landscape through the creation of cement animal tracks of native animals in the area. The students first researched about animal and tracks, then applied math skills to calculate density, volume, hardening rate, and area to create the cement imprints of tracks. The students found that being involved in the community and leaving a noticeable impact was really important to them. The students were excited to learn through a task that would leave their own lasting footprint on the community for years to come.

References and More Information:

 * 1)  Loveland, E. (2003). Achieving academic goals through place-based learning: Students in five states show how to do it. //Rural Roots//, 4(1), 6-11.