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Rachel’s
Legacy: Nature Writing to Celebrate and Save the Earth
Tips for Growing Nature Writers, Scientists, and Environmentalists
“If
facts are the seeds that later produce knowledge and wisdom,
then the emotions and the impressions of the senses are
the fertile soil in which the seeds must grow.”
-- Rachel Carson
Nature writing with students promises rich learning experiences
that can grow a lifelong love of science and writing. There are
many of us who may never be engaged by the facts of science but
weave them in a story that tempts the senses and emotions, and
we may be charmed for life.
Nature journaling supported by the sharing of beautiful nature
writing by others can inspire students and re-inspire ourselves.
We encourage you to try nature journaling with your students
and share freely from your own writing. We have provided some
of our favorite links to excellent samples of nature writing,
about the value of it, and strategies for teaching it.
Writing About Nature Writing
A Literature of Place
. . . a hopeful essay by Barry Lopez on the power of place and
story
Rachel
Carson’s Life and Legacy
. . . be sure and watch the beautiful slide show with quotes
and photos. This site has been lovingly rendered by Linda Lear.
Nature Writing Samples
The River that Flows Uphill
William Calvin has published the story (actually an entire interdisciplinary
book) of his physical and intellectual journey down the Grand
Canyon online, complete with pictures and sound.
In River Time: The Way of the James
Ann Woodlief writes lovingly of the James River in Virginia.
Another book generously published online.
Nature Writing by Susan Schmidt,
Our
Guest for the “Who Is Rachel Carson?”
Estuary
LIVE 2007 Session:
Landfall along the Chesapeake: In the Wake of Captain John Smith
Susan Schmidt explores the Chesapeake Bay in a small boat with
a big sense of place and history.
The
South Atlantic Coast and Piedmont: A Literary Field Guide
This is a collection of literary pieces that celebrates the natural
heritage of the area from Maryland to Florida, from the coast to
the foothills. Susan’s story is one included by the editor,
Sara St. Antoine.
Nature Writing Strategies
Nature Journaling
The Butterfly
Pavilion has some valuable resources for teachers. Check
out this resource for nature journal writing and making burrito
books.
The Nature Journal as a Tool for Learning
Karen Matsumoto’s article provides strategies and insights.
It’s published in the New
Horizons,
an excellent online journals for teaching and learning
Curing Nature Deficit Disorder
Enjoy the article by Milton Chen and then check out the many
related projects on the GLEF site.
We’ll
continue to add resources. Please share from your own collection.
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