Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study
A comprehensive guide for educators on fostering a deeper connection with nature through practical tips and activitiesBy Ontario. Department of Education
Length3h 25m
About this audiobook
The "Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study" serves as a pivotal resource for educators aiming to impart knowledge about the natural world. This comprehensive guide combines scientific observations with practical teaching strategies, reflecting the early 20th-century educational reforms that emphasized experiential learning. Written with clarity and precision, the manual employs a straightforward yet engaging literary style, designed to make the complexities of nature accessible to both teachers and students. With a careful selection of activities, illustrations, and suggestions for classroom exploration, it positions nature study not merely as a subject, but as a vital part of holistic education in the formative years. Authored by the Ontario Department of Education, this manual is a product of a time when there was increasing recognition of the importance of nature in the curriculum, propelled by the burgeoning environmental consciousness. The department'Äôs commitment to fostering a well-rounded educational system is evident in this text. By grounding lessons in observable phenomena and encouraging active participation, the authors sought to cultivate a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the environment among young learners. For educators, ecological enthusiasts, and historians of education alike, "Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study" is an invaluable tool. It provides not only instructional insights but also a window into the educational practices and philosophies of its era. As such, it deserves a place on the shelf of anyone interested in the intersection of pedagogy and environmental awareness.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length3 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER II
26GARDEN WORK
2PHYSICAL SCIENCE PHASE OF NATURE STUDY
27LESSONS ON A GARDEN PLANT
3INSTRUCTIONS AND GENERAL METHOD
28PANSY
4VALUE OF SUCH LESSONS
29LESSON I
5CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH EXPERIMENTS SHOULD BE PERFORMED
30LESSON II
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6CORRELATIONS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE PHASE
31OBSERVATION EXERCISES ON THE DANDELION
7LIST OF REFERENCE BOOKS AND BULLETINS
32FIRST EXERCISE
8GARDEN AND PLANT STUDY
33SECOND EXERCISE
9PHYSICAL SCIENCE
34THIRD EXERCISE
10ANIMAL STUDY
35CORRELATION WITH LITERATURE AND READING
11PHYSICAL SCIENCE
36DWARF NASTURTIUM
12FORMS III AND IV
37SEEDS
13DESIRABLE APPARATUS
38FIELD EXERCISE
14CHEMICALS
39CLASS-ROOM LESSON BASED ON THIS COLLECTION
15CHEMICALS
40SEED DISPERSAL
16GRENET CELLS
41LESSON ON SEEDS THAT FLY
17DECOMPOSITION APPARATUS
42CORRELATIONS
18PNEUMATIC TROUGH
43TWIGS AND BUDS
19SPIRIT-LAMP
44LESSON ON TWIGS
20BAROMETER
45FURTHER STUDY OF TWIGS
21HYGROMETER
46REVIEW LESSON
22HINTS
47LESSON ON BUDS
23TIME APPORTIONED TO NATURE STUDY
48REVIEW LESSON
24CHAPTER III
49CORRELATIONS
25FORM I: AUTUMN
50LEAVES
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