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Too many of today’s children spend too much time indoors, often interacting with screens. They don’t get enough physical exercise. Their learning about nature comes from books and teachers rather  \nthan from firsthand exploration of natural phenomena.  \nThese issues affect most modern American children, but they are particularly prominent among lowincome children in high-need neighborhoods. Walks (and other activities) in the park, if properly designed, could go a long way toward improving children’s health and developing their cognitive skills.  \nMany out-of-school time (OST) programs already serve low-income children; many incorporate physical activity, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), or both. But dealing with these and other  \npriorities while keeping children safe, aligning with school learning goals, and sometimes being held responsible for academic outcomes such as grades and test scores can overwhelm the most dedicated afterschool professionals. When and how can outdoor exploration of natural phenomena fit in, especially in urban neighborhoods?  \nAs surprising as it may seem, technology can provide part of the answer. This article describes PLUM LANDING, an all-digital PBS program that helps OST programs and families get outdoors to explore nature. Findings from the program evaluation suggest lessons for OST programs that want to incorporate outdoor STEM learning, no matter what curriculum or resources they use.  \nCHRISTINE ANDREWS PAULSEN, PhD, has been conducting evaluation research since 1990. She routinely directs evaluations of STEM-related projects in informal settings, focusing on learners and on practitioners.  \nJESSICA RUETER ANDREWS, project director at WGBH Educational Foundation, has been working in children’s media for more than 20 years. Many of her projects combine curriculum development and media production with research on learning.  \nChildren Need More Green Time  \nAccording to Richard Louv (2005), children today have less direct experience in nature—less green time—than previous generations had. The reasons include lack of unstructured time, worries about safety, inadequate access to outdoor space, and the lure of screens and technology. With his book Last Child in the Woods, Louv put a name to this phenomenon—nature-deficit disorder—and highlighted its perils for the social, physical, and emotional well-being of children. The resulting “No Child Left Inside” movement and other forces have sparked interest in the long-term effects of lack of green time on children’s health, academic development, and care for the environment.  \nThe effects on child health of exposure to nature  \npersonal experiences in the outdoors (Chawla, 1998; Hungerford & Volk, 1990; Sobel, 2001) . Studies suggest that children who spend meaningful time playing and learning in nature develop a stronger sense of environmental affinity than others (Collado, Staats, & Corraliza, 2013; Ferreira, 2012; Larson, Castleberry, & Green, 2010) and that, over time, these experiences can translate into conservation behaviorsand a stewardship ethic (James, Bixler, & Vadala, 2010; Wells & Lekies, 2006) . The well-being of our planet may be jeopardized if adults do not help our children develop an understanding of the natural world, a sense of wonder and love for it, and, therefore, the motivation to protect it.  \nare well documented. Reduced green time is associated How OST Organizations Can Help  \nwith high rates of obesity, asthma, attention disorders, OST programs bring important assets in promoting self-regulation issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, environmental education and outdoor play. For one  \nand depression (Christiana, thing, they are often bett","cbCait8tOAIeU5Ip","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait8tOAIeU5Ip","pdf",425351,"English","# Using Screen Time to Promote Green Time\n## Outdoor STEM Education in OST Settings\n## Children Need More Green Time\n## How OST Organizations Can Help","[{\"question\":\"Why does the document emphasize increasing “green time” for children?\",\"answer\":\"It explains that many children have less direct experience in nature, often due to safety concerns, limited outdoor access, lack of unstructured time, and screen attraction. This reduced exposure is linked to social, physical, and emotional well-being challenges.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the document say outdoor exploration can improve?\",\"answer\":\"It states that when parks and outdoor activities are properly designed, children can gain health benefits and stronger cognitive skills. 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