Which types of scientific thinking skills are relevant to ecoliteracy?

- ability to select types of evidence and evidence-collecting methods/tools

- ability to interpret, understand, and apply different types of evidence

- ability to inquiry: to think through questions, perform an investigation based on the question, and participate (in a group) in the collection of evidence

Implication: Students should have the opportunity to design and carry out their own inquiries into ecological issues and questions, especially with topics related to concepts that are important in their every-day experiences

Berkowitz, A.R., Ford, M.E. & Brewer, C.A. (2005). A framework for integrating ecological literacy, civics literacy, and ecological citizenship in environmental education. In Johnson, E.A. & Mappin, M. Environmental education and advocacy: changing perspectives of ecology and education. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 227- 266.