supporting the journey: 2012 after school conference
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Supporting the Journey: 2012 After School Conference. City or Not Here We Come. Laurie Frank, GOAL Consulting. Agenda . INTRODUCTION BENEFITS & CHALLENGES NATURE AROUND US CONNECTING TO NATURE CLOSING. ARE YOU MORE LIKE…. A backpack or a briefcase? Sunshine or moonlight? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Supporting the Journey:2012 After School Conference
Laurie Frank, GOAL Consulting
City or Not Here We Come
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Agenda
• INTRODUCTION• BENEFITS & CHALLENGES• NATURE AROUND US• CONNECTING TO NATURE• CLOSING
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ARE YOU MORE LIKE…
• A backpack or a briefcase?• Sunshine or moonlight?• A canoe or a couch?• Sunrise or a sunset?• Rain or a rainbow?• A tent or a hotel room?• A road or a hiking path?
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• Care deeply about animals• When outside, closely notice sky, clouds, and
plants• Like collecting rocks and seashells• Like going to the beach or walking in the woods• Like to watch fish in an aquarium for a long time• Care very much about the environment and
endangered species• Believe it is very important to recycle• Enjoy hiking and camping• Spend a lot of time outdoors
Multiple Intelligences: Naturalist
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Benefits & Challenges to Nature Experiences with Children
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Challenges• Takes time from other priorities• Safety considerations (e.g. injuries)• Health considerations (e.g. allergies)• Fear (adult, student, parent/guardian)• Possible negative experiences = dislike of
outdoors/nature• Increases stress for some• Discomfort (e.g. getting wet/cold)• Others…?
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BenefitsA. Academic gainsB. Social/Emotional C. CreativityD. Increase in attention spanE. Reduces stress for someF. Possible positive experiences = appreciation
of outdoors/natureG. Discomfort (e.g. getting wet/cold)H. Others…?
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Ansel Adams
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The Natural World
Around Us…
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Connecting to Nature
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Laurie FrankGOAL Consulting1337 Jenifer StreetMadison, Wisconsin 53703USA
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