The Big Book of Nature Activities: A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning

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Synopsis
The average child can identify over one thousand corporate logos, but only ten native plants or animals--a telling indictment of our modern disconnection from nature. Soaring levels of obesity, high rates of ADHD, feelings of stress and social awkwardness, and "Nature Deficit Disorder" are further unintended consequences of a childhood spent primarily indoors.The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages explore, appreciate and connect with the natural world. This rich, fully illustrated compendium features: Nature-based skills and activities such as species identification, photography, journaling, and the judicious use of digital technology Ideas, games, and activities grounded in what's happening in nature each season Core concepts that promote environmental literacy, such as climate change and the mechanisms and wonder of evolution, explained using a child-friendly, engaging approach Lists of key species and happenings to observe throughout the year across most of North AmericaPerfect for families, educators, and youth leaders , The Big Book of Nature Activities is packed with crafts, stories, information and inspiration to make outdoor learning fun.Jacob Rodenburg is the Executive Director of the Camp Kawartha summer camp and outdoor education centre. As well as publishing numerous articles on children, nature and the environment, he has worked in the field of outdoor education for twenty-five years.Drew Monkman is an award-winning environmental advocate, naturalist, and retired teacher. In addition to his weekly nature column, Drew is the author of two season-based nature guides, including Nature's Year.
Copyright:
2016

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
384 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781550925968
Related ISBNs:
9780865718029
Publisher:
New Society Publishers
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Jacob Rodenburg, Drew Monkman
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Sports, Outdoors and Nature, Technology, Education, Earth Sciences
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Bookshare Staff
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