Travel through time and enter the worlds of molecules and woolly mammoths through engaging stories that breathe life into the dry bones of geologic history. From plate tectonics and mineral cycles to metamorphosis and reproductive cycles, these stories, whether used for read-alouds or silent reading, make abstract scientific concepts concrete and palpable. Extension activities focus on scientific facts, concepts, and methodology. The integrative approach of hands-on science and creative-writing lesson plans helps students explore ideas and reflect the depth of their learning.
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A cosmological journey through time… a trip into the microscopic world of molecules… the 8,000-mile, pole-to-pole flight of migrating shorebirds. Learning science may be difficult for some students, but when lessons come wrapped in captivating adventures like these, important ideas about the natural world become much clearer and easier to remember.
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Brian "Fox" Ellis is an internationally renowned storyteller, author, educator, and naturalist. He is the author of 15 books, including the critically acclaimed children's picture book, The Web at Dragonfly Pond, which won the National Conservation Education Book of the Year award. His website is at www.foxtalesint.com.
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Stories a bit lengthy oral reading to elementary students, and I would use this in Grades 7 and up.
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Great material for the classroom and life!,
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This review is from: Learning from the Land: Teaching Ecology Through Stories and Activities (Paperback)
I have used Learning from the Land in the classroom with high school students, in workshops with adults, and just by myself for fun! It is a wonderful resource that teaches ecology and nature in a hands-on, BRAIN-on, experiential way. It can be used in both informal and formal learning settings. The activities are engaging and fun. I love this book as a tool for helping others to understand the principles of ecology, and to engage students in learning that is both fun and useful. I highly recommend it to both teachers and parents!
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North America, Draw Conclusions, Native American, Teacher Ideas Press, Counsel of Crows, Design Investigations, Identify Variables, Metric Measurement, Pacific Ocean, United States, Milky Way, Big Bang, Camp Niobe, Formulate Hypotheses, Canadian Hemlock, New York, Atlantic Ocean, Grandfather Warren, Identifying Variables, North Carolina New!
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This tale is actually a trilogy of shorter stories. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North America, Draw Conclusions, Native American, Teacher Ideas Press, Counsel of Crows, Design Investigations, Identify Variables, Metric Measurement, Pacific Ocean, United States, Milky Way, Big Bang, Camp Niobe, Formulate Hypotheses, Canadian Hemlock, New York, Atlantic Ocean, Grandfather Warren, Identifying Variables, North Carolina New!
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- The Other Way to Listen by Byrd Baylor on page 73, and Back Matter
- When Hippo Was Hairy and Other Tales from Africa by Nick Greaves in Back Matter
- Wisdom of the Elders: Sacred Native Stories of Nature by David Suzuki in Back Matter
- Handbook for Storytellers by Caroline Feller Bauer in Back Matter
- An Incredible Journey on page 61
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- Stepping Stones to Science: True Tales and Awesome Activities by Kendall Haven in Back Matter
- Consider the Earth: Environmental Activities for Grades 4-8 by Julie M Gates in Back Matter
- Speaking Out: Storytelling and Creative Drama for Children by Jack Zipes in Back Matter
- Children Tell Stories: Teaching and Using Storytelling in the Classroom (Multimedia DVD included with the book) by Martha Hamilton on page 210
- Talking Sense in Science: Helping Children Understand Through Talk by Douglas P Newton in Back Matter
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