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Hickman, Pamela M. – 1993
This book of activities is designed to supplement a child's outdoor experiences and to encourage children to take a closer look at nature by creating temporary mini-habitats at home or in school. An introduction explains to students the concept of habitat and the responsibilities of keeping a mini-habitat. The remainder of the book contains…
Descriptors: Animals, Ecology, Environmental Education, Habitats
Cerullo, Mary M. – 1999
This guide, designed for students in grades 3-7, answers intriguing questions about phytoplankton, tiny drifters that have shaped our world. Invisible to the naked eye, phytoplankton are the source of our atmosphere, our climate, our ocean food chain, much of our oil supply, and more. They're also food for zooplankton. Photomicroscopy serves up…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Marine Education, Oceanography
Direct linkWilson, Ruth – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2007
From adding richness and variety to learning, to redesigning a playground, this highly accessible text will provide early years practitioners with a wealth of ideas on how to foster creative play and learning in the outdoor environment with a focus on interacting with the natural world. "Nature and Young Children" contains many simple ideas on the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Safety, Active Learning, Recreational Activities
Planche, Bernard – 1988
This book is written for children ages 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume describes various aspects of life on the tropical island of Nossi Be, off the coast of Madagascar. Topics include houses, daily life, food, and animals and plants. (YP)
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Download full textBert, Paul – J.B. Lippincott Company, 1887
This textbook is an elementary natural science book. It was translated from French. Changes and additions were necessary to Americanize the book, and adapt it to the requirements of public and private schools as well as to home instruction in the United States. The Natural History section has been slightly enlarged by the introduction of several…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Elementary School Students, Science Instruction, French
Sheehan, Kathryn; Waidner, Mary – 1991
This book is a collection of activities, stories, ideas, and games designed to help adults and young children develop a shared awareness of their environment. The material is presented in eight chapters. Activities and stories are interwoven throughout each chapter to provide a holistic view of the topic covered. The end of each chapter contains…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Cultural Activities, Decision Making
