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Nature Study and Gardening for Rural Schools
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Date
1910
Excerpt
Since the publication of Teachers’ Leaflet No. 2, Nature Study and Children’s Gardens, the work has not only grown in a satisfactory manner, but has advanced far beyond the most sanguine hopes of its promoters — indeed the 1,500 copies of this leaflet which was published in 1904 have been exhausted without satisfying the increasing demand.
The above facts in connection with a careful study of the needs of the rural teacher, we have thought wise to revise and amplify it, bringing the same more up to date.
The chief mission of this little booklet is that of emphasizing the following points:
1. The awakening of a greater interest in practical nature lessons in the public schools of our section.
The thoughtful educator realizes that a very large part of the child’s education must be gotten outside of the four walls designated as class room. He also understands that the most effective and lasting education is the one that makes the pupil handle, discuss and familiarize himself with the real things about him, of which the majority are surprisingly ignorant.
2. To bring before our young people in an attractive way a few of the cardinal principles of agriculture, with which nature study is synonymous.
If properly taught the practical Nature study method cannot fail to both entertain and instruct.
It is the only true method that leads up to a clear understanding of the fundamental principles which surround every branch of business in which we may engage. It also stimulates thought, investigation, and encourages originality.
The above facts in connection with a careful study of the needs of the rural teacher, we have thought wise to revise and amplify it, bringing the same more up to date.
The chief mission of this little booklet is that of emphasizing the following points:
1. The awakening of a greater interest in practical nature lessons in the public schools of our section.
The thoughtful educator realizes that a very large part of the child’s education must be gotten outside of the four walls designated as class room. He also understands that the most effective and lasting education is the one that makes the pupil handle, discuss and familiarize himself with the real things about him, of which the majority are surprisingly ignorant.
2. To bring before our young people in an attractive way a few of the cardinal principles of agriculture, with which nature study is synonymous.
If properly taught the practical Nature study method cannot fail to both entertain and instruct.
It is the only true method that leads up to a clear understanding of the fundamental principles which surround every branch of business in which we may engage. It also stimulates thought, investigation, and encourages originality.
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Nature Study and Gardening for Rural Schools
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