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Learning from Nature Cross-Curricular Activities to Foster Creative & Critical Thinking A Robert Myers Creation A Presentation brought to you by  Jennifer Wille
Dr. Myers’ Lessons in Learning from Nature Are  activities worth trying……  So, I retrieved some of his activities for your viewing pleasuring.   Please be advised: These activities are most suitable for  Grades K-6 .
As a K-3 teacher myself....
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Here’s your host for this presentation…..
Hi! I’m George.  I don’t always look this muddy……..
Sometimes it's worse!
Why me right?  (Because I am only 6) Couple of reasons…….
Nature  is my  friend .
I’m creative and love to use my imagination.
I'm never quick to judge....... & always make time to  observe  &  wonder .
Introduction
This is  Robert Myers.
He has written over  30 books .
& dozens of articles..... Not on roses… ……Mostly on how to  encourage creative thinking.
Did I mention……… He won the   “Teacher’s Choice Award”
Want this book? www.amazon.com GO TO
What's in the book?
Over 50 units for kids to  explore nature  in grades K-6 .
Exploring Topics in: Math Science Language Arts Social Studies Creative Arts
Covering 5 Topics (each containing 10 unit lessons)
Each lesson calls for students to use one or more  creative thinking  skills. -(Myers, 2005)
& allows children to relate to the topics  personally  &  unselfconsciously . (Myers, 2005, p. xvii)
Each unit contains: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Follow me …. These activities and lessons are just a few found in his book.
1. In & Out of the Ground (insects, gems, grass, earthquakes, small mammals)
Activity:   Mervin’s Mess ,[object Object]
2. On & In the Water (ducks, rivers, ponds, seas, water beetles)
Activity:   Fished Out ,[object Object]
3. On Wings (bird habitats, bird songs)
Activity:   Funny Bunnies ,[object Object]
(fog, space, balloons, bubbles, music) 4. On Air (fog, space, balloons, bubbles, music)
[object Object],Activity :   Fog Using fog as a theme, children write weather poems.
5. Personal Relationships with Nature (waking up, dreaming, flying, seasons)
Activity:   What Comes Next? ,[object Object]
Could I use this book?
If you’re a K-6  Teacher Great  supplemental resource Excellent  starter activities Helps  children use & develop their “thinking skills” Motivator  for learning
“ Teachers using this book will encourage further creative & critical thinking from students by providing hands-on opportunities to explore & investigate.” (Myers, 2005, p.17)
A favorite quote of  Dr. Myers.....
What is Life?
It is the flash of a firefly in the night.
It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.
What is life?  It is the little shadow,  which runs across the grass and loses itself in the Sunset.  -Crowfoot It is the little shadow, which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.  -Crowfoot  (Myers, 2005)
YOU  are changing a life through the use of this book!
So what have we  learned ? Besides I  love nature ?
Let’s Recap… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Want to learn more? Get the book (You could……..) Research the topic Talk to your host, George…or your classmate Jennifer.
About these slides….. A BIG Thank You to... www.flickr.com
Myers, R. (2005).  Learning from nature : Cross-curricular  activities to foster creative and critical thinking. Chicago,  Illinois: Zephyr Press. References
Don’t forget…… It is our job to  encourage children  to  think more deeply  about the world in which they live.  (Myers, 2005)

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Critical and Creative Thinking

  • 1. Learning from Nature Cross-Curricular Activities to Foster Creative & Critical Thinking A Robert Myers Creation A Presentation brought to you by Jennifer Wille
  • 2. Dr. Myers’ Lessons in Learning from Nature Are activities worth trying…… So, I retrieved some of his activities for your viewing pleasuring. Please be advised: These activities are most suitable for Grades K-6 .
  • 3. As a K-3 teacher myself....
  • 4.
  • 5. Here’s your host for this presentation…..
  • 6. Hi! I’m George. I don’t always look this muddy……..
  • 8. Why me right? (Because I am only 6) Couple of reasons…….
  • 9. Nature is my friend .
  • 10. I’m creative and love to use my imagination.
  • 11. I'm never quick to judge....... & always make time to observe & wonder .
  • 13. This is Robert Myers.
  • 14. He has written over 30 books .
  • 15. & dozens of articles..... Not on roses… ……Mostly on how to encourage creative thinking.
  • 16. Did I mention……… He won the “Teacher’s Choice Award”
  • 17. Want this book? www.amazon.com GO TO
  • 18. What's in the book?
  • 19. Over 50 units for kids to explore nature in grades K-6 .
  • 20. Exploring Topics in: Math Science Language Arts Social Studies Creative Arts
  • 21. Covering 5 Topics (each containing 10 unit lessons)
  • 22. Each lesson calls for students to use one or more creative thinking skills. -(Myers, 2005)
  • 23. & allows children to relate to the topics personally & unselfconsciously . (Myers, 2005, p. xvii)
  • 24.
  • 25. Follow me …. These activities and lessons are just a few found in his book.
  • 26. 1. In & Out of the Ground (insects, gems, grass, earthquakes, small mammals)
  • 27.
  • 28. 2. On & In the Water (ducks, rivers, ponds, seas, water beetles)
  • 29.
  • 30. 3. On Wings (bird habitats, bird songs)
  • 31.
  • 32. (fog, space, balloons, bubbles, music) 4. On Air (fog, space, balloons, bubbles, music)
  • 33.
  • 34. 5. Personal Relationships with Nature (waking up, dreaming, flying, seasons)
  • 35.
  • 36. Could I use this book?
  • 37. If you’re a K-6 Teacher Great supplemental resource Excellent starter activities Helps children use & develop their “thinking skills” Motivator for learning
  • 38. “ Teachers using this book will encourage further creative & critical thinking from students by providing hands-on opportunities to explore & investigate.” (Myers, 2005, p.17)
  • 39. A favorite quote of Dr. Myers.....
  • 41. It is the flash of a firefly in the night.
  • 42. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.
  • 43. What is life? It is the little shadow, which runs across the grass and loses itself in the Sunset. -Crowfoot It is the little shadow, which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset. -Crowfoot (Myers, 2005)
  • 44. YOU are changing a life through the use of this book!
  • 45. So what have we learned ? Besides I love nature ?
  • 46.
  • 47. Want to learn more? Get the book (You could……..) Research the topic Talk to your host, George…or your classmate Jennifer.
  • 48. About these slides….. A BIG Thank You to... www.flickr.com
  • 49. Myers, R. (2005). Learning from nature : Cross-curricular activities to foster creative and critical thinking. Chicago, Illinois: Zephyr Press. References
  • 50. Don’t forget…… It is our job to encourage children to think more deeply about the world in which they live. (Myers, 2005)