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A Walk in the Park - Antidote for Classroom Apathy Kindergarten-Grade 12"Today more than ever, children need many opportunities to experience the wonders of creation." This article suggests ways to make nature a regular part of a school program. -
Creating a Butterfly Garden at Your School Kindergarten-Grade 12Practical tips on how to create a butterfly garden in a schoolyard habitat, and how to obtain, care for and feed butterflies. A list of online and published resources is included at the end. -
Dreaming of Being Outside Kindergarten-Grade 8This article describes how to integrate the schoolyard habitat into your classroom, and curriculum. One important reason to do so is to motivate students who disengage during discussions, or do as little work as possible, yet love to go outdoors. -
Exploring Natural Themes and Symbolism in Biblical Literature Kindergarten-Grade 12This article discusses ways to help children understand nature underlying many Bible stories, so they can grasp the concepts each metaphor or analogy is about. This includes discussing teacher-supervised student research, outdoor learning projects, a Bible... -
Glimpses of God's Love Kindergarten-Grade 8365 nature-inspired Christian devotional readings, great for home, church, or school worships. -
Go Ask the Ants - Using Nature to Teach Moral Values Kindergarten-Grade 12This article explores three ways to use nature as a tool for moral development. The author first sets forth a biblical paradigm for a broader approach to nature, then shows how using this paradigm can inculcate three important moral virtues. Finally, some... -
God, Nature, and Learning - An Integrational Approach Tertiary-LifelongTaylor asserts the need in Christian education for an integrational approach to the study of God and nature. This paper was presented at the 2nd Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Holiday Materials - April Kindergarten-Grade 8Background information and activities for special events in the month of April. The special events are April Fool's Day and Arbor Day. The articles and activities are as follows: April Fools! - background information and a poem Arbor Day: Day of... -
In His Hands Kindergarten-LifelongA nature devotional book that makes family or class devotional time fun and educational. This book is a valuable resource on faith-integrated natural topics. -
JAE Editorial: Superior Academic Performance Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial briefly describes how the Cognitive Genesis study is demonstrating the superiority of Adventist education; the importance of interacting with nature; science from a divine perspective; and finally the arts as an expression that allows for holistic... -
Nature Field Trips - More Than Just Fun Kindergarten-Grade 8Make your next field trip into nature a successful learning experience by following the tips in this article: make adequate plans, thoroughly prepare the class, hold students responsible for their learning, start with a great idea, adequately train volunteers/parents... -
Outdoor Education Grade 1-Grade 8Begin planning outdoor education with this article. It lists general objectives for using outdoor environments as an extension of the school curriculum, as well as practical tips for planning for outdoor education, preparing students and parents, applications... -
Repairing the Breach - Reconnecting Students with Nature Kindergarten-Grade 12This article explores three ways Adventist educators can “repair the breach” between students and God’s creation: 1. Encourage direct, meaningful experience with nature; 2. Improve science teaching to more effective convey the connectedness... -
The Need For Nature Kindergarten-Grade 12This article summarizes some of the benefits of spending time in nature, as educators with learners, as revealed in current research and the counsel of Ellen White. -
Unlocking the Treasure House of God's Word - Outdoor School in the Adventist Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 12This article considers the benefits of outdoor education in Adventist schools and memories of students and teachers of positive nature-based learning. It also discusses how to implement an outdoor school program.