The big book of nature activities A year-round guide to outdoor learning

Jacob Rodenburg, 1960-

Book - 2016

"The average child can identify over 1000 corporate logos, but only 10 native plants or animals. The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages develop a deeper appreciation of the natural world. This amazing compendium is packed with seasonal games, crafts, skills, stories and observations to make outdoor learning fun!"--

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Published
Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
Jacob Rodenburg, 1960- (author)
Other Authors
Drew Monkman, 1952- (author)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
xiii, 353 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 26 cm
ISBN
9780865718029
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • Connecting to Nature
  • Technology is the Answer, But What Was the Question?
  • Nature Deficit Disorder
  • About The Big Book of Nature Activities
  • Geographical Area Covered
  • 100 Continent-wide Species to Learn
  • Some Key Regional Species to Learn
  • How to Raise a Naturalist
  • How Do We Get Kids Outside?
  • Characteristics of Kids and Nature: Ages and Stages
  • Adults and Nature: How Knowledge and Appreciation Enhance Our Lives
  • Species Identification and Naming
  • Basic Skills for Connecting to Nature
  • Hints for Paying Attention
  • Engaging All of Your Senses
  • Leading a Walk or Hike: Some Pointers
  • Some "Back-pocket" Activities
  • Birding
  • Invertebrate-watching: Butterflies, Moths and Dragonflies
  • Botanizing: The Art of Plant Identification
  • Mushroom-hunting
  • Enjoying the Sky
  • Time of Year and Time of Day
  • Increasing Your Chances of Seeing Wildlife
  • Bringing Nature Inside
  • Sketching and Journaling
  • Nature Photography
  • Geo-caching: A Tool for Nature Appreciation
  • Citizen Science
  • Connecting with Nature in the Digital Age
  • Key Nature Concepts for Children to Learn
  • Why Do We Have Seasons?
  • Phenology
  • Climate Change
  • Evolution
  • Big History
  • Fall: The Cooling Season
  • Some Key Events in Nature in Fall
  • Continent-wide Overview
  • Fall Nature Highlights by Region
  • Fall Poem
  • Collection Challenge
  • Art in the Park
  • What's Wrong with the Scenario?
  • The Story of Night Cap, the Chickadee
  • At Your Magic Spot
  • Exploring Fall-Things to Do
  • Fall Looks Like...
  • Fall Sounds Like...
  • Fall Tastes Like...
  • Fall Smells Like...
  • Fall Feels Like...
  • Phenology
  • Evolution
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Amphibians and Reptiles
  • Fishes
  • Invertebrates
  • Plants
  • Fungi
  • Weather
  • The Sky
  • Honoring the Season
  • Winter: The Great Exhale
  • Some Key Events in Nature in Winter
  • Continent-wide Overview
  • Winter Nature Highlights by Region
  • Winter Poem
  • Collection Challenge
  • Art in the Park
  • What's Wrong with the Scenario?
  • The Story of Night Cap, the Chickadee
  • At Your Magic Spot
  • Exploring Winter-Things to Do
  • Winter Looks Like...156
  • Winter Sounds Like...
  • Winter Tastes Like...
  • Winter Smells Like...
  • Winter Feels Like...
  • Phenology
  • Evolution
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Amphibians and Reptiles
  • Fishes
  • Invertebrates
  • Plants
  • Fungi
  • Weather
  • The Sky
  • Honoring the Season
  • Spring: The Greening Season
  • Some Key Events in Nature in Spring
  • Continent wide Overview
  • Spring Nature Highlights by Region
  • Spring Poem
  • Collection Challenge
  • Art in the Park
  • What's Wrong with the Scenario?
  • The Story of Night Cap, the Chickadee
  • At Your Magic Spot
  • Exploring Spring-Things to Do
  • Spring Looks Like...
  • Spring Sounds Like...
  • Spring Tastes Like...
  • Spring Smells Like...
  • Spring Feels Like...
  • Phenology
  • Evolution
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Amphibians and Reptiles
  • Fishes
  • Invertebrates
  • Plants
  • Fungi
  • Weather
  • The Sky
  • Honoring the Season
  • Summer: The Crescendo
  • Some Key Events in Nature in Summer
  • Continent-wide Overview
  • Summer Nature Highlights by Region
  • Summer Poem
  • Collection Challenge
  • Art in the Park
  • What's Wrong with the Scenario?
  • The Story of Night Cap, the Chickadee
  • At Your Magic Spot
  • Exploring Summer-Things to Do
  • Summer Looks Like...
  • Summer Sounds Like...
  • Summer Tastes Like...
  • Summer Smells Like...
  • Summer Keels Like...
  • Phenology
  • Evolution
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Things to See from a Gar
  • Amphibians and Reptiles
  • Fishes
  • Invertebrates
  • Plants
  • Fungi
  • Weather
  • The Sky
  • Honoring the Season
  • Appendix
  • Cards for Song Ensemble and Listen for Your Mate
  • Leaf Adaptations Scavenger Hunt
  • Adaptations to Winter Scavenger Hunt
  • Adaptations for Reproduction Scavenger Hunt
  • Fungus Scavenger Hunt
  • Non-identification Bird Walk Checklist
  • Pictures for Imagining Your Ancestors
  • Fall Phenology Chart
  • Winter Phenology Chart
  • Spring Phenology Chart
  • Summer Phenology Chart
  • My Adopted Tree (Fall)
  • My Adopted Tree (Winter)
  • My Adopted Tree (Spring)
  • My Adopted Tree (Summer)
  • What's Wrong with the Scenario?-Answer Key
  • Artists' and Photographers' Credits
  • Index
  • About the Authors