“From the beginning of time, we have been connected to nature, but for the first time in history, that connection threatens to be broken for most of an entire generation and perhaps generations to come. In this book and this work, I find hope. Laws and Lygren have created a powerful and practical resource for teachers to help children and adults discover, explore, love, and protect the natural world around them. Nature is magic, and everyone needs it.”—Robert Bateman, artist and naturalist

“Engaging students in learning about nature is a compelling need in these turbulent times. Just as important is communicating clearly, precisely, and truthfully. Naturalists and educators John Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren help teachers achieve these goals with How to Teach Nature Journaling. This is a wonderful response to educators' request for meaningful ways to implement contemporary standards. The book is useful, full of activities, and manageable for classroom teachers.”—Rodger W. Bybee, Executive Director, BSCS Science Learning (Retired)

“Imagine if every teacher taught nature journaling, every student spent enough time outside to fill a journal each year, and our kids were becoming writers, artists, and scientists all at once. I'd send my kid to that school. Thanks to Emilie Lygren and Jack Laws, we now have the vision and the tools to make this our reality.”—Craig Strang, Associate Director of Lawrence Hall of Science

“The writing, the illustrations, the demonstration of an intentional, informative, and wonderfully educational approach to nature journal writingit's all here. From field activities with clear examples to an inquiry-based approach to learning, this book is a gem for educators, first-time journalers, and for the experienced naturalist as well. It's art, it's writing, it's education, it's science, naturally so.”—José González, Founder of Latino Outdoors

“Here is a natural way for parents and teachers to integrate the beauty and mystery of nature into the lives of children. The book itself is a work of art.”—Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling and Last Child in the Woods

“Nature journaling is the single most valuable tool and skill a teacher can possess and use to move the Next Generation Science Standards and environmental literacy forward in their school. You need to do this!”—Rob Wade, Science & Outdoor Education Coordinator, Plumas Unified School District/Plumas County of Education

“This book beautifully demonstrates how nature journaling is a valuable, multidimensional approach to science. Through this work, students build neural pathways that enable different brain regions to communicate with each other, resulting in more flexible thinking and creative problem solving in all areas of life. This approach to nature journaling also offers students an excellent way to learn and practice a growth mindset through nature and science.”—Jo Boaler, Professor of Education and Equity, Stanford University; co-founder and faculty director of youcubed.org; and author of several books including Mathematical Mindsets and Limitless Mind

“Charlotte Mason said that 'where science does not teach a child to wonder and admire it has perhaps no educative value.' John Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren have filled their book with the tools of nature journaling that can help us all get outdoors to wonder at and admire the nature around us. What a gift their book is!”—J. Carroll Smith, EdD, Founder of the Charlotte Mason Institute, Professor of Education (Retired)

“In How to Teach Nature Journaling, educators get best practices for facilitating intentional and inclusive strategies for nature journaling with students. This can spark a lifelong wonder of the natural world.”—Arvolyn Hill, Coordinator of Family Programs, Children's Adventure Garden at the New York Botanical Garden

“How to Teach Nature Journaling offers step-by-step processes to reach all learners through shared experience. This can be a transformative way for students to learn to communicate and express how they view the natural world.”—Michelle Peres, Environmental Educator, NatureBridge

Autorentext

John (Jack) Muir Laws is a scientist, educator, and author, who helps people forge a deeper and more personal connection with nature through keeping illustrated nature journals and understanding science. His work combines science, art, and mindfulness. He observes the world with rigorous attention, looks for mysteries, plays with ideas, and seeks connections in all he sees. Jack teaches techniques that make, observation, curiosity, and creative thinking a part of everyday life. Visit his website at johnmuirlaws.com.

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Includes "The nature journal quickstart guide" inside front cover.

Zusammenfassung
Expanding on the philosophy and methods of The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling, John Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren have developed the first-ever comprehensive book devoted to helping educators use nature journaling as an inspiring teaching tool to engage young people with wild places. In their workshops Laws and Lygren are often asked the

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE NATURE JOURNAL QUICKSTART GUIDE (inside front cover)

FOREWORD BY AMY TAN

INTRODUCTION 

Why We Teach Nature Journaling
Why Nature Journaling?
You Can Do This, and It Is Worth It
MANAGING THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM


• How to Lead Journaling Activities


• Nature Journaling In Different Contexts



 NATURE JOURNALING ACTIVITIES 


• Activity Format

 GETTING STARTED: INTRODUCTORY JOURNALING TECHNIQUES AND ACTIVITIES 

Example Journal Pages 


• Use Words, Pictures, and Numbers


• Mix It Up


Activites


• I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds Me

• My Secret Plant

• To Each Its Own

• Comparison


• Zoom In, Zoom Out



 OBSERVATION AND NATURAL HISTORY 

Example Journal Pages


• Look Big, Look Small

• Make Comparisons and Study Categories


• Get Lost in Wonder


Activities


• Collection or Field Guide

• Timeline

• String Safari

• Animal Encounters

• Species Account

• Forest Karaoke: Transcribing Birdsong


• Soundscape Maps



 INQUIRY, INVESTIGATION, AND SCIENTIFIC THINKING 

Intentional Curiosity and Inquiry
The Crosscutting Concepts
Who, What, Where, When, How, and Why
International Baccalaureate Key Concepts
How Do You Answer Your Questions?
Example Journal Pages


• Ask Questions and Think Like a Scientist

• Practiced Precision

• Nature Puzzles


• Follow Curiosity Chains


Activities


• Mysteries and Explanations

• Questioning Questions

• Mapping

• Landscape Cross Section

• Phenomenon Model


• Team Observation



 WORDS: ARTICULATED THOUGHT AND STORYTELLING 

Writing to Think and Observe
Example Journal Pages


• Find Poems Within and Around You

• Reflection, Connection, and Joy

• Practice Scientific Storytelling


• What Pictures Cannot Show


Activities


• Writing to Observe, Writing to Think

• Event Comic

• Event Map

• Poetry of Place and Moment


• Sit Spot



 PICTURES: DRAWING AND VISUAL THINKING 

Observational Drawing
Observational Drawing, Step-by-Step
Building New Skills: Basic Drawing Exercises
Drawing Tricks and Tips: Instruction for Students
Page Structure and Layout
Example Journal Pages


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