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Nature Study To Go

July 13, 2015 by Anne Campbell 6 Comments

Just a few essentials, and we’re ready to head outside for some hands-on science and nature study.

The boys each have a bag, which holds:

  • their nature journals
  • plastic storage bags
  • magnifying glass
  • scissors
  • pencils
  • sharpener
  • glue stick
  • tape
  • a field guide or two

The contents vary at times, but having a few basics gathered in one place makes it easy to grab and go when we feel like taking our classroom outside.

Nature Study in a Bag

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We have inexpensive mesh bags, which are actually beach bags, so if they get dirty, muddy, or dipped in creek water, they’re easy to rinse off.
NATURE STUDY TO GO #naturestudy #homeschool mylearningtable.com

The boys include photographs, writing, drawing, clippings, specimens, lab notes, and more in their notebooks. Their styles have changed over the years to reflect their interests and abilities.
NATURE STUDY TO GO #naturestudy #homeschool mylearningtable.com

I don’t “grade” or “correct” these journals–I feel that they are perfect just the way they are. But, they are an important element to our science curriculum for all grade levels.

Now, the boys will see something and say, “I’m going to run get my bag so I can draw it.” I just love that.
NATURE STUDY TO GO #naturestudy #homeschool mylearningtable.com

5 Ways We Nature Journal

  • Collections placed in plastic bags and taped inside.
  • Observing details–Pieces and parts drawn and labeled.
  • Printables cut-and-pasted.
  • Leaf rubbings
  • Observations

NATURE STUDY TO GO #naturestudy #homeschool mylearningtable.com

NATURE STUDY TO GO #naturestudy #homeschool mylearningtable.com

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  1. Lori Hill-Smith says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    Fun idea! I have a 9th grade student and a preschooler this upcoming year. I think we’ll try this!

    Reply
    • Anne Campbell says

      July 15, 2015 at 11:49 PM

      Sounds like a fun age span. I’m teaching an early elementary student and two high schoolers this year. Time sure does fly!

      Reply
  2. Meagan says

    July 15, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    This is perfect! I love the idea of a nature journal. So many benefits to this. Definitely sharing with our families and students. Love it!

    Reply
    • Anne Campbell says

      July 15, 2015 at 11:48 PM

      Thanks so much, Meagan!

      Reply
  3. adrian says

    July 16, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    That’s a great idea to help kids learn the science in a fun and interactive way.

    Reply
  4. Adrienne says

    July 16, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    My boys would have flipped out for this when they were little. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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