Nature study for teens can be just as engaging and educational, but it does require an age appropriate approach to learning. Here’s what has worked for us.
“Some children are born naturalists, but even those who aren’t were born with natural curiosity about the world and should be encouraged to observe nature.” Charlotte Mason, vol 2 page 58
“They get so used to reading about marvels of nature and never seeing it for themselves that nothing interests them. The way to cure this is to let them alone for awhile and then start something totally different. It’s not the children’s fault that nature bores them; they are naturally curious and eager to explore the world and everything in it. There’s a poem that says that the person who can best appreciate God is the one who is familiar with the natural world He made.” Charlotte Mason, vol 2 page 6
Nature Study and Teens
Sometimes, despite all my efforts, my boys just are not as interested in nature study as I am. I can take them to the most fascinating places to explore and they just want to sit and talk or take a walk by themselves. The setting is perfect and the subjects abound but they are more interested in throwing rocks or digging a hole.
I can’t force them to be interested when this happens.
What To Do If Your Teens Are Bored in Nature
How have we learned to handle this? I allow them the space and time to experience nature on their own terms.
It may look like they are not taking much interest but later on when we are driving in the car or talking at the dinner table, they relate things that they noticed as they had a little freedom.
They learned a lot about the properties of bullwhip seaweed as they tried to use it to tie the driftwood together for this beach structure.
They experienced the redwood forest on their own terms as they searched out Big Foot beyond every bend in the trail.
On every beach they made circles in the sand. It became a tradition.
Nature study does not always go according to my plan. I have learned to keep my options open and let things happen as the day unfolds. Honestly, I learn more as well because they most likely will find something that I wouldn’t because they have their own eyes. My eyes see one thing and they see something completely different if I allow them the space and time to find what interests them in our nature study.
Learn about biomes and compare habitats. With these activities, notice animal and plant diversity and enjoy an in-depth study of our beautiful earth!
Learn About Biomes and Compare Habitats
We invite you to enjoy all of the various habitat studies and use the Outdoor Hour Challenges resources and curriculum for your studies. Learn about the forest floor, layers of the ocean, the desert, snow/tundra and more!
Explore a Forest Floor Biome
Autumn is on the horizon with the yellowing of leaves signalling chilly weather to come, so lets create this forest floor biome to celebrate. In this tutorial I will show you how to layer watercolours to create depth as well as texture using a stippling technique. So grab your paints, download the free printable I have created and let’s get crafting!
Layers of the Ocean Art Lesson – Learn About the Ocean Biome
With 5 different layers of the ocean home to many amazing creatures, a layers of the ocean diagram is the perfect study companion to create. I have created a little printable with the outlines for your diagrams. All you have to do is add colour. In this lesson I will teach you some great watercolour techniques so grab your paints and lets get crafting!
Learn more about the interesting Subnivean Zone animals and predators with these facts and new member worksheet.
The Subnivean Zone is found in and under the snow pack. It’s the space that many creatures inhabit during the winter where the snow actually acts as an insulator from cold winter temperatures. Smaller mammals like mice, voles, pikas, and shrews live in the subnivean zone to escape the cold, wind, and predators.
The smaller mammals create a unique tunnel system to travel around, hunt, and gather food. However, predators like weasels, foxes, coyotes, owls, and wolves, use their amazing senses of smell, hearing, and sight to find these prey below the snow.
Remember that the yield of a hard country is a love deeper than a fat and easy land inspires, that throughout the arid West the Americans have found a secret treasure … a stern and desolate country, a high bare country, a country brimming with a beauty not to be found elsewhere.” —Bernard DeVoto 1943
“I am happy to share with you just a small snapshot of the diversity of life there is to be found in the High Desert. The topics in this ebook curriculum are some of my favorite nature study subjects from my own personal nature journal and experiences.
This habitat is home to over 350 species of plants and animals that depend on sagebrush for survival: mule deer, pronghorn, golden eagles, black tailed deer, and the spade footed toad to name just a few additional study ideas for continued study.
Start with the topics in this curriculum then keep going!” – Barb McCoy, Outdoor Hour Challenges founder
Our High Desert course is included in membership and gives you a deep dive into the animals, plants and the vast variety of this habitat. It also includes advanced studies options for high school students. Here are some topics included:
Included with this curriculum are advanced notebook pages and advanced follow-up suggestions. Each challenge will include ideas for older students to dig a little deeper and take a more focused look at each topic. The challenges will include notebook pages for the advanced students to use in their nature journals. Please feel free to skip the notebook pages and use any nature journal that you already have started.
You also may wish to download my free printable Nature Study: Three Steps to a Better Nature Study Experience. It will show you how to offer age appropriate nature study to all ages of children in your family. There are also tips and a free printable nature study rubric for advanced students. You can successfully continue nature study with your teenagers. They may need some encouragement to make the study their own by adjusting your subjects, your methods of follow-up, and your attitude towards what nature study should look like.
Wildlife Habitat Plan with 25 More Ideas – With Requirements For Certified Wildlife Habit!
Homeschool Nature Study Members can enjoy this Wildlife Habitat Plan (with Requirements for a Certified Wildlife Habitat!) with prompts for 25 more ideas for your backyard habitat!
Members enjoy this wonderful Biodiversity: Comparing Habitats resource! So much to enjoy while learning about biomes and habitats.
More Biomes and Habitats Nature Studies to Enjoy
How to Make Your Backyard a Natural Habitat for Wildlife – Here are some simple ways you can make your backyard a natural habitat for wildlife. You will love having the opportunity to have nature come to you in your very own backyard. Involve your whole family in the project and spend some time outdoors!
Homeschool Nature Study Membership for Year Round Support
Can you believe all of these homeschool resources you will find in membership? You will also find a continuing homeschool nature study series plus all the Outdoor Hour Challenges for nature study in our Homeschool Nature Study membership. There are 25+ continuing courses with matching Outdoor Hour curriculum that will bring the Handbook of Nature Study to life in your homeschool! In addition, there is an interactive monthly calendar with daily nature study prompt – all at your fingertips!
Let’s talk about nature study and your homeschool high school transcript.
As your homeschooled teen moves into the high school years, you may be wondering how to document your nature studies. If so, then you may want to bookmark this post!
Having homeschooled my daughters using the Charlotte Mason method of learning and maintaining that way of learning throughout their entire schooling career. You may be wondering how you can continue to include subjects such as nature study and what it may look like on your high school transcript.
I will say at the outset that the key to compiling a comprehensive transcript is by deploying meticulous record keeping skills. I would advise getting your teen into the habit of recording the time spent on nature study (or any practical application activity) and what it was that they covered. This encourages your student to start taking an active role in his/her education. In this post, I share the approach we took in our own homeschool in documenting nature study in our high school transcript.
Your Homeschool High School Transcript: The Basics
Creating a high school transcript for your homeschooled teen involves recording and presenting their academic achievements in a clear, organized manner. Since homeschooling allows for greater flexibility than traditional schooling, you have the opportunity to customize the transcript to reflect your teen’s unique learning experiences and achievements. Here’s how to go about it:
1. Basic Structure of the Transcript
Student Information: Include the student’s full name, date of birth, and contact information. You might also include a student ID number if applicable.
School Information: List your homeschool’s name (you can create one if you don’t already have a name), address, and contact information.
Transcript Title: Clearly state “High School Transcript” at the top of the document.
Dates of Attendance: Specify the years your teen attended high school (e.g., 2020-2024).
2. Course Listings and Credits
Course Names: List each course your teen completed. You can be more descriptive than traditional schools, reflecting the specific focus or approach of the course (e.g., instead of just “Biology,” you could write “Advanced Biology with Lab Focus on Genetics”).
Credits Earned: Assign credits to each course, typically based on the amount of time spent. In the U.S., one credit usually represents one year of study in a subject. You can adjust this if your homeschool follows a different system.
Grades: Record the grades earned for each course. You have the flexibility to use letter grades, percentages, or even descriptive assessments (though letter grades are most commonly recognized).
3. Customizing with Flexibility
Course Descriptions: Unlike traditional transcripts, you can include brief descriptions of each course to provide context. For example, “World History: A study of global events from the Renaissance to the present, with a focus on cultural interactions and primary source analysis.”
Unconventional Learning: If your teen engaged in non-traditional learning experiences (e.g., internships, travel-based learning, independent projects), these can be listed as courses or electives. For instance, “Photography: A self-directed study culminating in a portfolio and a community exhibition.”
Specialized Subjects: If your teen pursued specialized or niche subjects, include them. For example, “Environmental Science: An in-depth exploration of local ecosystems, including hands-on fieldwork and a final research paper.”
4. GPA Calculation
Grading Scale: Clearly outline the grading scale you used (e.g., A = 90-100, B = 80-89, etc.).
Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA: Decide whether to use a weighted GPA (which gives extra points for advanced courses) or an unweighted GPA. Calculate the GPA based on the grades and credits earned.
5. Additional Sections
Extracurricular Activities: Include a section for extracurricular activities, highlighting your teen’s involvement in clubs, sports, volunteer work, or hobbies.
Standardized Test Scores: If applicable, list standardized test scores (e.g. SAT).
Awards and Honors: Mention any awards, recognitions, or scholarships your teen has received.
6. Finalizing the Transcript
Signature and Date: At the bottom of the transcript, include a line for your signature and the date. This signifies that you verify the accuracy of the transcript.
Seal or Logo: If you want to make the transcript look more official, consider creating a simple seal or logo for your homeschool.
Tips for Flexibility and Descriptiveness
Tailored Learning: Emphasize how the curriculum was tailored to your teen’s interests and strengths.
Interdisciplinary Courses: If your teen’s studies crossed traditional subject boundaries, create interdisciplinary course titles that reflect this.
Narrative Evaluations: Consider adding brief narrative evaluations or comments for each course or a summary at the end of the transcript to provide more insight into your teen’s performance and growth.
Creating a homeschool transcript allows you to showcase your teen’s education in a way that is personalized, thorough, and reflective of their unique educational journey. By being flexible and descriptive, you can ensure that the transcript effectively communicates your teen’s academic achievements and readiness for their next steps, whether that be college, vocational training, or entering the workforce.
Can you add nature study to your homeschool high school transcript? The answer is a resounding yes!
How to Account for Nature Study In Your High School TranscriptWith Examples!
Accounting for nature study in a high school transcript is a great way to highlight the hands-on, experiential learning that often occurs in a homeschool setting. Nature study can be integrated into various subjects or listed as a standalone course, depending on how it’s approached in your homeschool curriculum. Here are some ways to incorporate nature study into a high school transcript, along with examples of how to describe the learning:
1. Biology Credit
Course Title: “Biology with Emphasis on Ecology and Field Studies”
Description: “A comprehensive biology course with a focus on ecological systems, species identification, and the study of local flora and fauna through regular fieldwork. Students conducted independent research projects on ecosystem dynamics and prepared detailed field journals.”
Credit: 1 Credit (Lab Science)
2. Integrated Science Credit
Course Title: “Integrated Environmental Science”
Description: “An interdisciplinary study combining biology, chemistry, and earth science with a focus on environmental systems. Students explored topics such as soil composition, water quality, and plant biology, supported by regular nature hikes and lab work involving data collection and analysis.”
Credit: 1 Credit (Science)
3. Elective Credit
Course Title: “Nature Study and Outdoor Education”
Description: “A hands-on elective focusing on the observation and study of natural environments. Students engaged in activities such as bird watching, plant identification, and wildlife tracking, with an emphasis on developing skills in journaling, sketching, and outdoor survival techniques.”
Credit: 0.5 to 1 Credit (Elective)
4. Environmental Science Credit
Course Title: “Environmental Science: Field Ecology”
Description: “An in-depth exploration of ecosystems, conservation, and environmental stewardship. Coursework included field trips to various ecosystems, such as wetlands and forests, where students conducted species inventories and assessed the impact of human activity on natural habitats.”
Credit: 1 Credit (Lab Science)
5. Physical Education Credit
Course Title: “Outdoor Adventure and Fitness”
Description: “A physical education course that combined fitness with outdoor skills, including hiking, orienteering, and survival skills. Students also participated in activities like rock climbing and canoeing, while learning about the physical and mental health benefits of regular interaction with nature.”
Credit: 0.5 to 1 Credit (Physical Education)
6. Art Credit (Interdisciplinary Approach)
Course Title: “Nature and Art: A Creative Study”
Description: “An art course focused on nature as a source of inspiration. Students created detailed botanical illustrations, landscape paintings, and nature-inspired sculptures. The course also included lessons on the history of nature in art, with visits to local parks and gardens for on-site sketching.”
Credit: 0.5 to 1 Credit (Art)
7. Independent Study or Capstone Project
Course Title: “Independent Study: Ecology and Conservation”
Description: “A student-led research project focused on local conservation efforts, including habitat restoration and species preservation. The study involved regular fieldwork, collaboration with local environmental organizations, and the creation of a final report and presentation on findings.”
Credit: 0.5 to 1 Credit (Elective/Science)
Tips for Describing Nature Study on a High School Transcript
Be Specific: When describing the course, focus on the specific skills and knowledge your teen gained. For example, rather than just “plant identification,” you might say “identification of over 50 native plant species and their ecological roles.”
Highlight Hands-On Experience: Nature study often involves practical, hands-on learning. Mention field trips, outdoor labs, or independent research projects.
Interdisciplinary Learning: If nature study crossed over into multiple subjects, make that clear in the course title and description. This can show the depth and breadth of the learning experience.
Use Professional Terminology: Incorporate relevant scientific terms where appropriate to give the course a more academic tone.
By thoughtfully integrating nature study into your teen’s transcript, you can provide a clear and compelling account of their engagement with the natural world, highlighting both their academic and personal growth.
More Resources for High School Nature Study In Your Homeschool
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We hope that this post has been useful to our homeschooling high school families. Please do let us know in the comments if you would like us to cover any other homeschool high school nature study topics or let us know if you have any questions.
Is nature study still relevant for your homeschooled teen? Yes! It plays a crucial role in developing observation skills and much more…
Nature Study Doesn’t Have To End In The Teen Years!
Trust me! I have homeschooled two teens and I have grappled with the temptation to throw aside nature study and the arts in favor of a more bookish education. I even succumbed to the temptation once for a couple of weeks, but it just didn’t sit well in my soul or with the Charlotte Mason ethos that we had lived by for so many years.
I’m pleased to say that I came to my senses. I chose to trust that Charlotte Mason built her career on and reinstated our Friday nature studies.
Now that I have navigated through our high school years and both my daughters graduated our homeschool and their respective university courses, I can speak from a place of experience, understanding and knowledge and confidently tell you that nature study doesn’t have to end in the teen years!
Charlotte Mason believed that education should be broad and balanced, incorporating not just the academic but also the artistic and natural worlds. Nature study, plays a crucial role in developing observation skills, appreciation for the environment, and a sense of wonder.
Warning! You may want to bookmark this post as it is packed with high school nature study resources!
The Importance of Nature Study in High School
Before I give you some tips for homeschool nature study for teens, I want to touch on the importance of nature study in your homeschool high school…
Nature Study Enhances Scientific Understanding
Field Work Integration: Nature study offers practical fieldwork opportunities, which are essential in subjects like biology, ecology, and environmental science. High school students can engage in hands-on experiences that textbooks alone cannot provide.
Observational Skills: Regular nature study hones students’ abilities to observe, record and analyze natural phenomena, which are key skills in scientific research.
Nature Study Fosters Critical Thinking and Creativity:
Interdisciplinary Learning: Nature study naturally integrates with other subjects such as art (through nature journaling and drawing), poetry (writing inspired by nature), and geography (understanding ecosystems and landscapes).
Problem-solving: Encountering the real-world issues in nature, such as ecological changes or conservation challenges, encourages students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
Nature Study Promotes Mental and Physical Well-being:
Stress Relief: Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress and improve mental health, which is particularly beneficial during the often-stressful high school years.
Physical Activity: Engaging in outdoor activities promotes physical health and provides a healthy break from screen time and indoor study.
Nature Study Encourages Lifelong Learning and Appreciation for Nature:
Sustainable Living: Developing a deep connection and understanding of nature fosters a sense of stewardship and responsibility toward the environment.
Continuous Curiosity: Nature study encourages a lifelong habit of curiosity and learning, as the natural world is ever-changing and endlessly fascinating.
Tips For Homeschool Nature Study Specifically With Teens
If you’ve momentarily set aside nature study and are considering reintegration, here are some practical tips to help your teen get back into nature study:
Tip 1: Schedule Nature Study Days
Designate specific days or times each week dedicated to nature study, ensuring it remains a consistent part of your curriculum. For our family we had always reserved Fridays for our nature and arts study. It was always a day to look forward to after a week of academic learning and it was a great way to kick off the weekend!
Tip 2: Incorporate Technology in Your Nature Study for Teens
Use apps and online resources to enhance nature study, such as identifying species, tracking weather patterns, or participating in citizen science projects. It could even be a simple as using digital photography or videography!
Regularly plan outings to local parks, nature reserves, or botanical gardens to provide diverse and rich experiences. There are around 63 national parks in the United States. Visit as many of them as you can. Observe the flora, fauna, wildlife, insects, and birds that you see in each.
‘We have a wealth of posts in the archives to help you get the most of your national park’s nature study. Here are just a few to get you going:’
Encourage students to keep detailed journals of their observations, including sketches, notes, and reflections, which integrates art and writing skills. Here are a few posts from our archives on keeping a nature journal:
Design projects that combine nature study with other subjects, such as writing research papers on local wildlife, creating ecological maps, or developing conservation plans.
Conservation projects can be a fantastic way for teens to learn about nature whilst taking part in a project. Here are some ideas:
Build nesting boxes for birds, squirrels, or bats.
Volunteer at a zoo or aquarium. This a great opportunity to learn about creatures that most of us will never see on a typical nature walk.
Animal rescue or rehab centres – look for volunteer opportunities at a local animal rescue or rehab center.
Camping or caving – both of these activities provide for an opportunity to see nature from a unique perspective. Caving may provide opportunities to watch creatures such as bats. Camping will have you observing all sorts of flora and fauna by day, and stargazing by night!
Visit botanical gardens or butterfly houses. Bring along your nature diaries and a picnic to make for a fun day out.
Additional Resources for Homeschool Nature Study
It is important to encourage your teen to pursue their own interests in nature. Remember, “Education is the science of relations”
~ Charlotte Mason
We want our teens to form deep connections with the world around them. We must therefore provide an environment in which our teens can ask questions and learn how to find and recognise clues to the answers they seek.
To wrap up this post on homeschool nature study for teens, I am leaving you some additional nature study resources that you can delve into. Homeschool Nature Study has a wealth of resources for your nature studies in our archives so we hope that you will spend some time exploring and finding something that may be of assistance as you navigate your homeschool high school years.
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It is often the case that once our homeschooled children reach their teens, nature study is pushed aside. Perhaps we think that because our children are now in high school, learning should be more textbook based. But the opposite is true!
Don’t believe me?
This article has quotes from the Royal Geographical Society on the importance of field work in higher learning – that goes way above high school learning!
In fact, there are academic journals and papers written about the importance of learning in the field. You can see for yourself right here.
Highs School Science Doesn’t Have To Be All Textbooks
Here’s a thought for you.
If hands-on, experiential learning is no longer appropriate for our teens, then why are there lab work classes in high school?
Why do natural scientists and great wildlife film makers, and academic researches still head out into the field to observe nature?
Why do environmental and marine scientists still gather specimens, conduct experiments or spend months at a time out in nature studying the behaviour of all manner of animals?
The problem is not the continuation of nature studies in your homeschool. The problem is the manner in which it is presented.
Learning directly from nature and the environment is a primary source of learning. It’s observational, it’s experiential, it’s how esteemed naturalists and scientists still discover and learn.
Are you convinced yet?
The good news for you, for your children, and your homeschools is that:
You do not have to stop nature study lessons and your outdoor hour time just because you have hit high school! You just need to change the delivery.
On the contrary, please continue to spend this precious time learning outdoors because it is valuable and it is deemed necessary by many learned academics and naturalists.
Nature study in high school is one of the most perfect ‘labs’ available for experiencing and understanding high school science concepts so I urge to to dive deeper into your nature studies rather than dropping them out of your homeschools.
Studies Show Hands-on, Experiential Learning is More Effective
Many years ago, J. Dewey (1938) recognised the close connection between learning and experience. The question of how to efficiently bridge the gap is still occupying the attention of educational psychologists and researchers. (Kolb, 1984: Experiential Learning: Experience as the source of learning an development; Reigeluth & Carr-Chellman, 2009: Instructional-design theories and models: Building a common knowledge base – vol iii; and J.Roberts, 2018: The possibilities and limitations of experiential learning research in higher education).
I am currently finishing off my Masters degree in Pro Bono legal work – and it is entirely examined on reflections of hands-on legal work undertaken in law clinics.
Lawyers, medical professionals and many others have the textbooks but they also spend a great portion of their education getting hands-on experience and putting their head knowledge into practice. They move from the abstract to the concrete by actually DOING.
If educational psychologists and researchers recognise the value and spend hundreds of thousands of hours researching the importance of experiential learning – we really have every reason to keep up our hands-on nature studies throughout the high school years in our homeschools don’t you think?
Incorporating Nature Study Into High School Science
Okay, so we have now established that we have every reason (backed by those far more cerebral people) to continue our nature studies in our homeschools as we move into the high school years.
But HOW do we go from our carefree romps in nature to being a bit more purposful about it all?
Teenagers need to have a different sort of follow-up to their nature observations, something a bit more than just their nature journals – although don’t give this up!
They need to be more connected to their nature study by finding patterns and relationships between past experiences and new ones. Take what they already know and build on it with new observations so as to develop a real interest in knowing more.
Key: Teens need to find the answers to their own questions and then express those answers in a way that makes sense to them.
There are three steps to nature study success with teens. You should aim for these in your nature studies
Observation – encourage them to really see what they are looking at with direct and accurate observation.
Reasoning – understand why the thing is so and what it means.
Expression – their observations and reasonings should pique an interest in knowing more about the object.
Here is a real-life illustration of nature study with teens from Barb, the founder of Outdoor Hour Challenges:
My two boys and I regularly made visits to my dad’s pond together. When younger, they would go right to the business of scooping up water and critters and talking in excited voices about what they were finding. But once they reached the teen years, I noticed a different atmosphere, an attitude of “we’ve been here and done that”. I tried to remind myself that this was their normal teenage reaction to just about everything. They rarely appeared to be too excited on the outside. More often than not, they would later on relate the whole experience in a more favorable light to their dad or one of their siblings. Apparently, the outside of a teenager doesn’t accurately reflect the inside at all times.
So if you have older children and they appear to not be interested at first, don’t give up. It may be that they just aren’t showing it outwardly but inside the experiences are deeply affecting them. Don’t give up on the habit of nature study with your teens.
Barb McCoy – Founder of the Outdoor Hour Challenge
Enhancing a Nature Walk with Teens
Digital Photography: A love of the natural world does not come automatically for all children and sometimes we need to find a way to hook them into getting outdoors. Most of our children have a lot of screen time each week. Rarely are they without a device that has a camera function. Take advantage of this tool in enhancing your time outdoors!
Although there are advantages to taking a walk “unplugged”, there are distinct benefits to allowing your teens to take photos as part of their nature study time.
It slows them down.
Helps them focus and really see an object.
Everyday things in their own backyard can now be captured and viewed.
They can see the beauty.
They make their own connections.
Perfect for our teens…they are comfortable with the technology and love to share with their friends.
Nature Study and Studying Biology
Tricia, owner and editor of Homeschool Nature Study has given us a wonderful example of how her family’s Apologia biology studies complimented their homeschool nature studies.
Her family’s experience beautifully illustrates, in a very practical way, how you could approach high school biology in your homeschool. She has shared a full account in both these posts:
But to briefly summarize, you could take one of two approaches to homeschool nature study with high school biology. I must just say at this point that this same approach can be used with any of the Apologia science textbooks – or whatever textbook you use in your homeschool.
You can choose to start with the Homeschool Nature Study challenges and supplement them with a text; or
You can start with the text and supplement it with nature study.
Now, here is the hands-on exciting bit for your planning dear homeschool mama!
Not only that but she has added in supplementary books and biographies for you to use!
If you are using Apologia Biology in your homeschool this year, you now have a wonderful lesson plan for the entire course which includes the nature study challenges that you have loved and used in your homeschools!
More Resources for Nature Study In Your Homeschool
We are fortunate here at Homeschool Nature Study to have homeschool moms who have successfully traveled the high school homeschool road through all subjects including science and nature. All of these families have continued to use nature study and field work as a useful tool alongside their textbooks in their homeschools.
We have collated some high school specific nature and science posts and resources from the archives of all out websites (Curriculum Choice, Homeschool Nature Study and Your Best Homeschool). We pray that these will be a blessing to you and an encouragment to keep up your nature studies in the changing face of your homeschools.
We pray that this article gives those of you who are moving into your high school years the courage to stick with nature studies in your homeschool and to continue to experience the joy and blessing of hands-on, experiential learning.
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