Here are some more ideas to get you started.
Engage the fives senses (whenever possible)
Make leaf prints ( paint the leaf and press the print into the journal)
Make leaf rubbings
Trace the items they are looking at
Add leaves into the journal using tape
Count the birds/squirrels/insects etc.
Measure as much of the phenomena as the students can using non standard and standard units of measurement.
Here is a downloadable lesson from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. All resources shared with permission. "I Notice..., I Wonder...?, It Reminds me of..."
GIVING FEEDBACK here is a fantastic resource from Jack and Emilie
NOTE: You are encourage to spend time in the outdoors Nature Journaling. However, you can also bring nature inside, look out your wonder window, have a refrigerator Safari or even observe a house plant or pet.
Login to your PDSB student BYOD portal at byod.peelschools.org
Go to the Library icon
Pebble Go
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The Canadian Encyclopedia
Britannica Online Encyclopedia
Also, check out the "Other Resources" section for even more options
Bookflix
AV2 World Languages
To navigate there yourself:
Login to your PDSB student BYOD portal at byod.peelschools.org
Go to the Library icon
Select the correct reading level (Primary/Junior or Intermediate/Secondary)
Select the AV2 World Languages icon
Select a topic/book
Select a language (English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, German, Hindi, Korean, and/or Tagalog)
What was a hurdle to researching the Group of Seven artists? What did you do to overcome these hurdles?
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Read through the above article about the famous Group of Seven artists from Canada who are known for their paintings of natural landscapes from across Central and Western Canada starting in the early 1900’s. Each artist has a different background and special techniques to painting their masterpieces. One common element is their love of Canada’s unique landscape and their desire to create thoughtful pieces of art.
Discover some of the different art pieces from each artist using your research skills on the internet or within the public library.
2. Pick two different artists that appeal to you from the article. Research, read, and clarify the biographies of these two people.
How was their path to being an artist in the group of seven similar or different?
Did they start painting in Canada or did they have other experiences to draw upon in their work?
What part of their experience can you relate to in your life experiences?
Create a summary of other PSA messages and the best language to connect with the audience including the style - dramatic, ironic, metaphorical
Have a conversation with a partner about other PSAs as well as the structure of the messages - introduction, content, conclusion
How will your experiences or observations affect the message of your PSA?
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