Chapter 2

Lesson Plan:
Read pages 8-11 in YNGF

Create your own nature journal. You can email education@audubon.org to request a FREE copy of "Nature Journaling for Everyone"

Go on a nature walk and record your observations in your nature journal.

Look at samples of other nature journals either online or from the suggested reading below.

Illustration by Deirdre Gill

Online Resources:
Green Guide for Kids page on creating a nature journal

How to make/keep a nature journal

National Audubon Society Educator Resources

Shared Online Homeschool Nature Journal

Sample Nature Journal as a tool for learning

Charlotte Mason Style Nature Study Squidoo Lense by Jimmie

Suggested Reading:
Keeping a Nature Journal by Clare Walker Leslie
The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden



Have you finished Chapter Two? Share your projects and ideas with us by posting a comment or linking to your blog post below.

Challenge #2: Keeping a Nature Journal

Assignments:

1.) Create a nature journal. You can request complimentary "Nature Journaling for Everyone" by emailing Education@Audobon.org

2.) Be a nature writer. Write a short story or article about your experiences in nature and post on your blog or submit to a magazine appropriate for your age group.

3.) Illustrate one of your observations and include in your nature journal.


Publications for children:

National Geographic Kids

Ladybug Magazine (2-6)

Spider Magazine (6-9)

Jack and Jill (ages 7-10)

Ranger Rick (ages 7+)

Your Big Backyard (3-7)

Highlights Magazine

Highlights High Five (preschoolers)

Stone Soup (8-13)

Did you complete the challenge? Share your work with other Young Florida Naturalists below: