A SENSE OF WONDER
Books in this lesson:
John Muir: America's Naturalist
Author: Thomas Locker
Illustrator: Thomas Locker Publisher: Fulcrum Year: 2003 This book brings the world and words of John Muir to readers. It is part of an illustrated series of books by Thomas Locker introducing the young and old to great Americans who loved and wrote about the land. |
Rachel Carson: Preserving a Sense of Wonder
Authors: Thomas Locker and Joseph Bruchac
Illustrator: Thomas Locker Publisher: Fulcrum Year: 2004 Young readers will experience nature through the eyes of the budding naturalist, while learning about her childhood, her accomplishments, and her passion for nature. |
The Important Book
Author: Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator: Leonard Weisgard Publisher: HarperCollins Year: 1977 The Important Book shows children just how important everyday objects can be.
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Storytime Video
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ONCE THERE WAS A TREE
This video, available on Discovery Education, is based on the children's book written by Natalia Romanova. The story is a segment of "Reading Rainbow: Once There Was a Tree." You will need a Discovery Education username and password to access these resources. See your METI for assistance if you need to set up an account. |
FCS Provided Databases (click on the icon to see the available resources)
Want to take a break from it all and revel in nature's beauty? Take your pick with Tim and Moby from the 85 million acres of land the U.S. government has set aside for this very purpose.
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Kids Infobits has curated these
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ALL ABOUT ENDANGERED AND EXTINCT ANIMALS
Young students learn about the natural and man-made factors that lead to the endangerment and extinction of animals. Children find out why it is essential that people help all forms of endangered animals, and why it is every person's responsibility to take care of the Earth's many creatures. Running time: 24:56, Copyright 1999, part of Animal Life for Children. |
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STEM CAREERS FOR STUDENTS: WHAT IS A NATURALIST?
Discovery Education has curated images, videos, and lesson plans for STEM CAREERS. You will need a Discovery Education username and password to access these resources. See your METI for assistance if you need to set up an account.
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The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation is a weekly Saturday morning show on CBS that showcases present-day change-makers from all over the world who are creating solutions to real needs. It is hosted by CBS Sunday Morning regular Mo Rocca.
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Innovation Nation
"ALGAE GIRL"
Meet Sara Volz, AKA "Algae Girl." Sara is pioneering oil by producing algae - growing it under her bed. As featured on "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation."
"ALGAE GIRL"
Meet Sara Volz, AKA "Algae Girl." Sara is pioneering oil by producing algae - growing it under her bed. As featured on "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation."
TIMEZONE X: NATIONAL PARKS
Interactive BrainPOP Game
This timeline game will allow students to work individually or in groups with adult guidance to place events in order. For help and a demonstration of how the activity works, click the question mark beside the activity title on the website.
Interactive BrainPOP Game
This timeline game will allow students to work individually or in groups with adult guidance to place events in order. For help and a demonstration of how the activity works, click the question mark beside the activity title on the website.
