What happens when elementary students are immersed in nature on a regular basis? That was the question that we set out to explore in the grade 4/5 class at Regina Street Public School. Intuitively, we felt that students would benefit in several ways, and the available research also supported this thinking. Now, five years later, it’s time to reflect on our journey.
To say that we are blessed with a great location is an understatement. Only 200 metres from our school’s back doors sits Mud Lake Conservation Area. Its 79 hectares hold an amazing variety of plants and animals, easily accessed from pathways that wind through the tree cover, providing easy access to the shoreline of Mud Lake. In short, it’s the perfect spot for students to explore nature.
Over the next few blog entries, we’ll share our discoveries, along with examples of student learning. Here’s a list of what to expect:
To say that we are blessed with a great location is an understatement. Only 200 metres from our school’s back doors sits Mud Lake Conservation Area. Its 79 hectares hold an amazing variety of plants and animals, easily accessed from pathways that wind through the tree cover, providing easy access to the shoreline of Mud Lake. In short, it’s the perfect spot for students to explore nature.
Over the next few blog entries, we’ll share our discoveries, along with examples of student learning. Here’s a list of what to expect:
- Promoting Student Well-Being
- Becoming Environmental Stewards
- Connecting the Arts to Nature
- Learning Math Through Nature
- Community Connections
- + much more!