Through the Eyes of John Muir: Practices in Environmental Stewardship by Janice

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"Through the Eyes of John Muir" presents a series of hands on & engaging lessons designed for classroom teachers, parents of both home school and independent study students. Students learn how to think & make evidence-based decisions. Lessons cross disciplines to meet educational standards for science, language arts and social studies.

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"Through the Eyes of John Muir" presents a series of hands on and engaging lessons designed for classroom teachers, parents of both home school and independent study students. Through this guide students will learn how to think and make evidence-based decisions. Lessons cross disciplines to meet educational standards for science, language arts and social studies."One learns that the world, though made is still being made. That this is still the morning of creation." Divided into three main sections, the book begins by discussing John Muir's life and accomplishments. His timeless quotes prompt thoughtful reflection suitable for any age. Section two provides opportunities for students to conduct evidence-based field studies. Lessons in the final section engage students to take personal responsibility by learning how to practice sound environmental stewardship and advocacy. Section three also features opportunities to identify "Modern Day Muirs," understand the role of government agencies that protect wild lands, parks and forests, and create the student's own vision for the future.

Author Biography

Janice is an award-winning author and naturalist. She is passionate about helping individuals and families to make meaningful connections to the outdoor world, their personal histories and community stories. She is the founder and director of the Nature Detectives weekly outdoor experience program held at schools and nature areas. She has coordinated community education, outreach and training programs for nonprofit organizations, visited hundreds of classrooms as a guest artist in residence, and led nature-based interpretive tours for public agencies. Janice completed her Master of Science degree from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism at California State University, Sacramento, in May 2013, and received the Faculty Award of Merit.

Review

"I love using this resource in my class." Kimberly K P. "Awesome resource for CA History. So many engaging activities. My students especially enjoyed The Who Am I? activity, the fill in the blank reading passage and the 7 rules for enjoying the outdoors!" Nina M,

Details ISBN0971546789 Author Janice Kelley Short Title Through the Eyes of John Muir Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0971546789 ISBN-13 9780971546783 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-07-25 Pages 114 Publisher Naturelegacies UK Release Date 2020-07-25 Edition 3rd Imprint Naturelegacies Edition Description 3rd ed. Subtitle Practices in Environmental Stewardship Audience General We've got this

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