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Childhood and Nature: Design Principles for Educators Paperback – 30 April 2008

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Public discussions of global climate change and other threats to the planet are making children more aware of environmental issues. As increasing numbers of kids come to school wishing to take action, educators want to know how to teach in a way that fosters a love of nature and an understanding of the complexity and seriousness of these issues.

In Childhood and Nature, noted educator David Sobel makes the case that meaningful connections with the natural world don't begin in the rainforest or arctic, but in our own backyards and communities. Based on his observations of recurrent play themes around the world, Sobel articulates seven design principles that can guide teachers in structuring learning experiences for children. Place-based education projects that make effective use of the principles are detailed throughout the book. And while engaged in these projects, students learn language arts, math, science, social studies, as well as essential problem-solving and social skills through involvement with nature and their communities.

The pressures of test preparation, standards, and curriculum frameworks often reduce the study of nature and the environment to a set of facts and general concepts. However, as Childhood and Nature demonstrates, linking curriculum with an engagement in the real world not only provides students with the thinking skills needed for whatever test comes their way, but also helps them grow into responsible citizens and stewards of the earth.

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    157110741X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1571107411
  3. Publisher
    Stenhouse Publishers
  4. Publication date
    30 April 2008
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    17.78 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm
  7. Print length
    184 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stenhouse Publishers (30 April 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 157110741X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1571107411
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.78 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 40

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4.0 out of 5 stars For those who enjoy nature, a good book!
Reviewed in Canada on 17 June 2017
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cool book !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Can I have Sobel as a teacher?!
Reviewed in the United States on 20 July 2011
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had to buy this book for an environmental education class. didn't pick it up until it was required to. sobel adds so much voice to a topic that definitely needs to be touched on more! the naaee has some great ideas about getting kids involved in the outdoors, but sobel does a great job making you relate with kids and explore the natural world through their eyes.
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Angie Quantrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent nature book
Reviewed in the United States on 21 August 2011
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I loved this book! It is very interesting and informative. Well written, it touches on the need for children to be out in nature and enjoying free, unstructured time to be creative, explore, build, climb, run, fall...whatever they need to do. A necessary read for anyone with even an inkling of interest in what is best for children (and adults).
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Nathan Garrett
5.0 out of 5 stars rich, clear, inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on 22 April 2014
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Resonant for this teacher of young learners. David Sobel understands young minds and the intimate connection between learning and fun. Inspiring for any teacher who feels there must be a better way to design lessons for K-6, even K-8 learners. Applicable beyond outdoor lessons.
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Awesome ideas for nature based learning for our children....easy read full of great info
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