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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. -
Adventist Association of Camp Professionals Kindergarten-LifelongLink to Adventist camp ministries in North America - summer camps, youth camps, family camps, and more. "Noted for our emphasis on such things as Godly living, a healthy lifestyle, Christian education, community service, and conference camps and retreat... -
Biblical Lesson Plans Kindergarten-Grade 8This website offers lessons and resources in a variety of areas, such as Creation, The Flood, Relationships, and more. Suggested uses for these lesson plans include schools, VBS (Vacation Bible School), home school, youth groups, and Bible study groups, among... -
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. -
Eagle Eye Inc.: Extending the Classroom Into the Community Kindergarten-Grade 12Community partnerships not only expose students to adults involved in meaningful and demanding tasks, but also allow students to participate in such activities themselves. Extending the classroom in to the community provides opportunities for hands-on, cooperative,... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
New Frontiers - Outdoor Christian Education Grade 5-Grade 12New Frontiers is a unique challenge course ministry where campers are challenged to move beyond their comfort zone, to interact with God in the midst of their fears and to relate these experiences metaphorically to their own lives outside of camp. On over... -
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... -
Outdoor Education With a Design Kindergarten-Grade 8Outdoor education should not only encourage learning, but also enable students to balance sensitivity to human need with respect for and preservation of the rest of creation. The major benefits of outdoor education are that it brings reality to learning; allows... -
Profile 1: Curriculum Innovation Kindergarten-LifelongThe classroom becomes a village at Paradise Adventist Academy. Students participate in an exciting simulation on what westward expansion was like during the year 1875. This activity includes a several-day long trip in a 19th Century wagon which students themselves... -
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.