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National Geographic Capstone Project: Jim Bentley

National Geographic certified educator and sixth grade teacher Jim Bentley discusses his capstone project, in which he guides students through the subject of climate change using the Geo-Inquiry framework. Students transform into film makers and teachers as they develop a personal connection to their classroom learning.

Grades

1 - 8

Subjects

Education, Ecology, Conservation, Climatology, Storytelling

This Capstone Project was made by Jim Bentley, a teacher in the Elk Grove Unified School District in Elk Grove, California to become a National Geographic Certified Educator.

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Creator

Jim Bentley

Last Updated

February 20, 2025

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