Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets Being a selection, with revision, from the teachers' leaflets, home nature-study lessons, junior naturalist monthlies and other publications from the College of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., 1896-1904
What is this book about?
\"Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets\" is not a single monolithic work but a compilation. It gathers together selections, revisions, and adaptations of various materials originally created by Cornell University educators during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The primary purpose of these original leaflets was to provide practical, engaging resources for teaching and learning about nature, often focusing on local environments and phenomena.
These leaflets covered a wide range of topics, including plant and animal life, weather, soils, rocks, seasons, and simple experiments. They were designed for classroom use, for home study, and for the activities of Junior Naturalists. The collection reflects a pedagogical approach that was quite progressive for its time, emphasizing direct observation, fieldwork, and fostering a sense of wonder and environmental awareness in young people.
