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Benefits of Connecting with Nature Unit PlanBenefits of Connecting with Nature Unit Plan
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Purdue University
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K - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
5 days
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Hands-on Activity
Year
2018
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Benefits of Connecting with Nature

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Feel the healing effects of nature. Individuals learn about the benefits of nature using imagery. They begin by defining words to express how they feel emotionally and then practice using those words with hands-on activities. Once they practice expressing their emotions, they imagine themselves in a nature area, draw what they experience, and reflect on how the imagery affects how they feel.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

nature, social-emotional learning

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create an interdisciplinary lesson to promote social-emotional wellness
  • Have pupils create electronic vocabulary review cards at Quizlet.com or similar site

Classroom Considerations

  • Incorporates vocabulary instruction that may need extra support for younger students

Pros

  • Includes all necessary materials
  • Provides pupils with a resource for identifying with their emotions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RF.K.3.a W.K.3 W.K.8 SL.K.1.a SL.K.5 SL.K.6 RF.1.3.a W.1.3 W.1.8 SL.1.1.a SL.1.5 W.2.3 W.2.8 SL.2.1.a SL.2.5 RF.3.3.a W.3.3.a W.3.8 W.3.10 SL.3.1.a SL.3.5 RF.4.3.a W.4.1.a W.4.3.a W.4.8 W.4.10 SL.4.1.a RF.5.3.a W.5.3.a W.5.8 W.5.10 SL.5.1.a

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