Nature Show and Tell
Lesson Plans
GradesK, 1, 2, 3Science, English Language Arts
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What it is
- In this activity, students find an object from nature and write a short speech about it to share with classmates.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The teacher's guide provides very simple instructions.
- Students find a personal and positive connection to nature.
- Students practice their writing and public speaking skills.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers may want to create their own student handout with instructions.
Differentiation
- This could be assigned as independent homework, or natural objects could be collected together on a class walk outside.
- Students could be offered options for presenting their natural object, such as giving a speech, writing an essay, making a video, etc.
- A template with the points for the speech would help students organize their thinking.
- The activity could be done as a virtual learning assignment. Students could find a natural object near their home and present their speech to classmates virtually.
From the scientist review
This resource demonstrates the benefits nature has on human physical and mental health. This implies that the way we connect and interact with nature tunes our minds in conversing with natural resources and the planet. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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