Part I. The Teaching of Nature-Study
What Nature-Study Is: Nature-study is an educational approach focused on direct observation and exploration of the natural world, fostering curiosity and understanding through hands-on experiences.
What Nature-Study Should Do for the Child: It should develop a child's observational skills, stimulate curiosity, and enhance their appreciation for nature, laying a foundation for lifelong learning and scientific inquiry.
Nature-Study as a Help to Health: Engaging with nature promotes physical health through outdoor activity and mental well-being by reducing stress and encouraging a connection with the environment.
The Handbook of Nature Study, by Anna Botsford Comstock, public domain.
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