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- Title
ACTIVITIES FOR NATURE CLUBS.
- Authors
Goldsmith, Gertrude B.
- Abstract
The article suggests some interesting and creative activities for nature clubs. Everyone can acquire manual dexterity and if there are no regular manual training classes, the making of bird feeders, nesting boxes and bird baths can be tried by all. Flower arrangements offer another opportunity for exercise of creative ability. A competitive show of flower arrangements may be found stimulating. A table with an ever changing display of interesting or seasonal material maintained by club members is also a new appealing idea. Collections are always enticing at certain age levels and may be made to develop into a worthwhile hobby, but usually some guidance is needed. Leaves, seeds, grasses, seed foods, twigs in bud or in leaf for the study, and bird nests, if done at the proper time are good subjects. Games lend zest to any program but the pupils should be allowed to make their own as much as possible. Games should be sufficiently varied so as to avoid any monotony and to appeal to different tastes and abilities. A well set up exhibit involves many desirable activities and is also satisfying in itself. The exhibits should be judged not only for the amount of material shown but also for the educational value and artistic arrangement.
- Subjects
NATURE study; ACTIVITY programs in education; NATURE observation; MOTOR ability; FLOWER arrangements; COLLECTORS &; collecting; HOBBIES; GAMES; NATURE; EXHIBITIONS
- Publication
Science Education, 1943, Vol 27, Issue 4, p147
- ISSN
0036-8326
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/sce.3730270411