Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets by New York State College of Agriculture
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About this eBook
| Author | New York State College of Agriculture |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05033602 |
| Title |
Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets Being a selection, with revision, from the teachers' leaflets, home nature-study lessons, junior naturalist monthlies and other publications from the College of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., 1896-1904 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets" by New York State College of Agriculture is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a collection of resources designed to enhance nature-study education, focusing on methods and materials for teachers, particularly in rural schools, to foster a connection between students and their natural surroundings. The publication emphasizes the importance of engaging children with the environment to enhance their observational skills and appreciation for nature. The opening portion of the collection outlines the foundational principles of nature-study and its significance in the educational process. It argues that nature-study should be an informal, observational approach that encourages children to learn about their immediate environment rather than through rigid scientific definitions or textbooks. The text highlights the necessity of cultivating a love and curiosity for nature in young learners, suggesting practical teaching methods that allow students to engage directly with natural objects and phenomena. The overall aim is to prepare students for more advanced scientific subjects while instilling an enduring interest in and respect for nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history |
| Subject | Nature study |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43200 |
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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