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In the final chapter, the author concludes that now, more than ever before, we need a deepening concern for the well-being of others, not only those within the circle of our relatives and friends or the group to which…
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Goals of an Ecological Approach
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Living systems are complex, thus tampering with them calls for great care. The “first, do no harm” principle should be paramount. Through chain reactions and unexpected interactions, widespread and sometimes…
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Developing Awareness and Exciting Interest
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This chapter offers many examples of effective programs and approaches that can help restore and expand ecological connections—among them gardens planted and tended by the students, nature field trips, and other outdoor…
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Learning From Successful Cooperative Models
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Since some schools lack even a modest representation of free-living animal and plant life, it is important that school districts consider giving high priority to the establishment of cooperative off-campus teaching and…
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Listening In on a Naturalist’s Experiences
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Field trips that focus primarily on wild nature are one of the quickest ways to start the nature-bonding process. The chapter details a field trip the author conducted in which he used a hands-on approach to get…
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The High Cost of Ecological Illiteracy
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In this chapter, the author considers three major educational impediments that must be remedied to get us to a harmonious relationship with nature. They are (1) isolation of ecology from mainstream education, (2…
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Hopeful Prospects: A Historic Message That Almost Succeeded
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The problems are interrelated and may seem insurmountable, but they can and must be resolved. Historic and recent efforts show the way to a positive outcome are explored in this chapter.
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Since the key to success of the nature-centered ecological program depends so heavily on direct personal experiences with living organ- isms and their habitats and on doing studies outdoors, it is important that ample…
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By observing and discussing the characteristics of an insect, students will be able to identify the physical characteristics of an insect and explain that insects come in a variety of forms, colors, and adaptations.
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Students use small containers to follow scent trails that end at a field or alternative final destination. At the end of this activity, students will be able to describe how and why insects use their sense of smell for…
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As students listen, imitate, and identify the sounds of insects, students will be able to recognize and identify the sounds insects make. They will also be able to explain that insects call to communicate.
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Water Bugs: Insects as Indicators
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Students, in this activity, will be able to determine the health of a body of water through investigation and inquiry. Students will be able to describe insects found in water using a hand lens and a microscope.
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In this activity, students will be able to describe the role decomposers play in an ecosystem and learn to identify organisms that live on the forest floor, in the leaf litter and underground.
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In this activity, students research interesting things about insects or things found around an insect habitat, like a field or garden, to write a journalism-style story describing the events at an insect habitat.
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Students, in this activity, will be able to observe broadly and focus closely to discover seasonal changes taking place within a local habitat. Then students will act as naturalists spending time documenting their…
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