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Page from the Famous Naturalists No Sweat Nature Study curriculum.
Page from the Famous Naturalists No Sweat Nature Study curriculum.
Page from the Famous Naturalists No Sweat Nature Study curriculum.
Page from the Famous Naturalists No Sweat Nature Study curriculum.
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Famous Naturalists

$20.00

What could be more motivating for nature study than learning about some of the most famous naturalists of the 1800s and 1900s? Explore the lives and passions of eight famous naturalists in this inspiring curriculum. From Audubon’s bird illustrations to Muir’s advocacy for national parks, this guide shares their contributions to science and conservation. Perfect for 1st-8th graders, it combines biographies, hands-on activities, and cross-curricular connections to inspire a love for nature and scientific inquiry.

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Explore Nature Through a Famous Naturalists Study

Prepare to ignite your curiosity with this captivating curriculum! Dive into the lives of 8 people who passionately explored science through nature. This famous naturalists study will inspire children to see the world through eyes of observation and discovery.

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”

Henry David Thoreau

Eight Famous Naturalists Biographies

In this curriculum guide, learn the biographies of these ladies and gentlemen who changed how we notice, understand, and preserve nature. From birds and apple trees to wildflowers and national parks, children will love seeing the world through each of their eyes.

  • John James Audubon
  • Henry David Thoreau
  • John Muir
  • Florence Merriam Bailey
  • John Chapman
  • Anna Botsford Comstock
  • Gregor Mendel
  • Ladybird Johnson

Delve Into Science Concepts

Each of these remarkable individuals had a profound love for specific aspects of nature, contributing to significant advancements in scientific understanding and conservation efforts.

Delve into various scientific concepts as you explore birds, wildflowers, genetics, and more through engaging activities and diverse media. Grab your nature journal to sketch birds like Audubon or study insects like Comstock, enhancing your observation skills and sparking your own passions.

Suitable for All Ages and Learning Styles

Perfect for learners of all ages, from 1st to 8th grade, this curriculum accommodates diverse learning styles and abilities, making it an enriching experience for the whole family or classroom.

While the lessons can be completed indoors, don’t be surprised when your students are eager to explore and find real-life examples in nature. Choose from:

  • Teaching Points: Clear, kid-friendly explanations.
  • Book Suggestions: Curated reading lists to deepen understanding.
  • YouTube Videos: Visual learning with engaging videos.
  • Nature Journaling: Activities to document observations.
  • Hands-On Activities: Interactive projects to reinforce concepts.
  • Kid-Friendly Research: Encouraging independent discovery.
  • Nature Walk Ideas: Practical outdoor experiences.

“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”

John Muir

A Thorough Study Taught Conscisely

After using this curriculum, children will have a soft spot in their hearts for folks who turn nature and science into passions or careers. The guide can be used for up to two months and works well with any study of biology. It also makes easy connections to history, art, and literature.

Charter-Friendly

Format

PDF
Grade Level

1st-8th Grades
Is Printing Necessary?

No
Pages

34

Frequently Asked Questions

Each Nature Study Made Easy guide contains eight meaty lessons. Each lesson includes introductory material to read with the children. Follow-up learning for each lesson is based on the five “E”s – Extract, Explain, Engage, Elaborate, and Explore.

Extract – Books and YouTube videos are suggested for learning more.

Explain – This is a nature journaling activity.

Engage – This is a hands-on activity.

Elaborate – This is a kid-friendly research project.

Explore – This is a nature walk prompt.

It’s easy to pick and choose from the five “E”s to make the study as in-depth as you wish.

They are written with 1st-8th graders in mind and can be used with multiple ages together.

They can be! The unique thing about these guides is the amount of learning that can occur indoors—even though children are focused on nature study topics. Many of the activity ideas are also conducive to group work.

No, they work well for all types of homeschoolers. Because they are so flexible yet provide plenty of learning options, they can be used for almost any homeschooling situation. For example, some families may want to spend a week’s worth of morning time working on one small part of a lesson. Others may decide to use the lesson material as a full science curriculum. While others may decide to use the curriculum for a full day of nature club learning. The options are endless, but sample scheduling ideas come with each guide.

It’s entirely up to you and how you use it. One guide can last an entire semester if you open it once a week and work through most of the suggested material and activities. If you do a small portion of one lesson daily each week, a guide will last eight weeks. If you choose to cover one lesson per day (that would be really hard), a guide will last you eight days.

No. Because they rely heavily on indoor learning, they can be used worldwide. If you use the nature walk prompts, most can still be used wherever you live.

No worries! You can use 95% of the curriculum without leaving the house. The only exception is the nature walk prompt provided with each lesson. Otherwise, the rest of the learning is indoors.

Yes! They are religion-neutral and don’t discuss creation or evolution.

You can always email a picture or story to me at cindy@ourjourneywestward.com. Better yet, share pictures of your adventures on social media and tag me @ourjourneywestward!

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The following curricula meet the requirements of charter schools to remain neutral on religion.

The following professional development materials remain neutral on religion.

1 review for Famous Naturalists

  1. lizzieo –

    Cindy, Our backyard faces the foothills of our Idaho mountains, The Oregon Trail and a vast array of wildlife. Nature study is not a chore for this family so the Famous Naturalists study has just been a perfect fit for us. You really have made it so easy to open and go with this study for our 11 year old son who is an avid bird watcher. He was studying John Muir and went to planning an imagined 1,000 mile trip on foot, to a rabbit trail with Google maps to space, The White House and not wanting his research to end. Thank you!

  2. Cindy –

    What an amazing blessing to have so much incredible nature in your backyard! Thank you so very much for taking the time to write a review. It really means a lot to me to hear such encouraging words!

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