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Excerpt from Type Lessons for Primary Teachers in the Study of Nature, Literature and Art: Arranged by Seasons for the First Four Grades In the preparation of this book it has been the aim to illus trate by concrete examples type lessons in Nature Study, Literature, Language and Picture Study. The aim of Nature Study is twofold: First, to cultivate the higher nature of the child and lead him toward his Creator; and, secondly, to develop his intellectual powers and lead him to acquire a knowledge of his physical environment. A careful consideration of this twofold purpose suggests the desirability of correlating Nature Study with literature and art. In considering the tree, the flower, the bird, or whatever it may be, poems and stories are included in the plan of study, not for the purpose of giving instruction, but to supplement the subject with literature, which will illumine and crystallize the nature lesson and impress correct ideals of truth and beauty. The educational value of the classic story or poem and the beautiful picture in which true art principles are exemplified, in elevating taste and creating a high standard of the beautiful, can scarcely be estimated. Early familiarity with some of the masterpieces in art and literature will enable the child to translate forms of beauty into thought and thought into words, and thus prove a never failing source of happiness. No more potent agents can be found than the poets and the painters in revealing spiritual beauty, vitalizing the commonplace and moulding the child's thought and expression. The guiding principle in language is, first, impression; then, expression. Some one has said, The lovely things men build in the days of their strength are but the reproduction of the lovely thoughts that were whispered in their hearts in the days of tender youth. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Guide to Nature-Study: For the Use of Teachers The author has undertaken this work in the hope that it may be helpful to those teachers who are struggling in what, to them, is a comparatively new field of study. It is hoped that those, who have not yet taken advantage of the opportunities which Nature-study affords, may be induced to consider the benefits of this subject to the pupil and to the general work of the school. The general purpose of the book is to set forth the true aim of Nature-study and thus to lay the foundation for correct methods in conducting it. In this it will be noted that emphasis is placed on the education of the child through his self-activity and by and through the realities of nature. Part I deals with the Pedagogics of Nature-study. It endeavors to show that the best education can be obtained not by studying man alone - his history, language and literature - nor by studying natural science alone, but by taking a stand, as it were, midway between them, and uniting the two. In other words, it is to be obtained by studying man in relation to his environment - physical, intellectual and spiritual. Nature-study deals particularly with the child's physical environment, and, if properly conducted, relates this environment to his intellectual and spiritual needs, and thus gives him a higher conception of life. Part II endeavors to show through "type-lessons" the mode of dealing with different departments of nature and the method of correlating Nature-study with the expressive work of the school - drawing, modelling, composition, literature and reading. Individual rather than collective work is prominent; at every step, the "how" and "why" of the child are emphasized. It will be readily seen that "cram" is impossible in true Nature-lessons, since many of the type-questions will require months of observation before they can be answered. Part III must not be regarded as Nature-study. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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In a similar treatment to their previous books about science and literature, the authors consider over 25 picture books (both new and classic, but all new to this volume) that provide examples in nature (topics include living things, earth and stars, and natural changes) for children to observe, describe, and appreciate. Summaries of each book are included as are extensive vocabulary lists, science concepts, puzzles, and integrated activities in math, language arts, writing, social studies, science, and art. The book also offers integrated activities in the area of information literacy to help hone student skills.