02503cam a22003253u 4500 43200 UtSlPG 20260610134005.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05033602 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH New York State College of Agriculture 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 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-07-12 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets" by New York State College of Agriculture is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a collection of resources designed to enhance nature-study education, focusing on methods and materials for teachers, particularly in rural schools, to foster a connection between students and their natural surroundings. The publication emphasizes the importance of engaging children with the environment to enhance their observational skills and appreciation for nature. The opening portion of the collection outlines the foundational principles of nature-study and its significance in the educational process. It argues that nature-study should be an informal, observational approach that encourages children to learn about their immediate environment rather than through rigid scientific definitions or textbooks. The text highlights the necessity of cultivating a love and curiosity for nature in young learners, suggesting practical teaching methods that allow students to engage directly with natural objects and phenomena. The overall aim is to prepare students for more advanced scientific subjects while instilling an enduring interest in and respect for nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Natural history Nature study https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43200 84039 84039