A Mother's Educational Course for Latter-day Saints

Nature/Science for 2009
 
 

“The mother cannot devote herself too much to this kind of reading [of ‘Naturalists’ books], not only that she may
read tid-bits to her children about matters they have come across, but that she may be able to answer their queries 
and direct their observation.... The children will adore her for knowing what they want to know, and who knows but she may 
give its bent for life to some young mind destined to do great things for the world.” 

-- Charlotte Mason (Vol. I, 64-65.)


Nature/Science Recommended Resources for 2009
  • Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock (can get this book online from a link on this site: http://handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/)
  • Nature Journal (sketchbook or a blank notebook)
  • Field Guides (appropriate to your region)
    • Suggestions:
      • National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky
      • Night Sky: A Guide To Field Identification (Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press)
      • Other Golden Field Guides from St. Martin's Press:  Stars; Planets; The Sky Observer's Guide
      • Peterson Field Guides: Stars and Planets

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Additional Resources
(Choose the books/websites that will best help you in your study of Astronomy)
  • The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Terence Dickinson & Alan Dyer
  • Signs & Seasons: Understanding the Elements of Classical Astronomy
  • Exploring Creation with Astronomy by Jeannie K. Fulbright
  • God's Design for Heaven and Earth: Our Universe by Debbie and Richard Lawrence
  • Astronomy by Dinah L. Moche (stg - self-teaching guides) 6th edition
    available now but 7th edition is coming out in April 2009
  • Planets, Stars, and Galaxies: A visual Encyclopedia of Our Universe by David Aguilar
  • Astronomy Made Simple by Kevin B. Marvel Phd
  • The Kolob Theorem: A Mormon View of God's Starry Universe by Lynn M. Hilton



 
 

Nature/Science Overview for 2009

Focus: Astronomy

1. Read the monthly assignment from The Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Comstock.

2. Learn about the stars and planets from an astronomy book or website of your choice.

3. Read the selected stories from Nature/Science Lore.

4. Take some time to go stargazing each month.  Try to make at least 1 entry in your nature journal after your excursion. 

5. You may also wish to keep a notebook with thoughts and impressions from your readings.
 



 
 
 

Nature/Science Monthly Assignment Schedule

January 2009

  • Get your materials organized.


February 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study pgs. 815 - 817
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.


March 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study pgs. 818 - 822
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.


April 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study pgs. 823 - 829
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.


May 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study pgs. 829 - 833
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.


June 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study pgs. 833 - 838
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.
  • Read the following selection: Night and Day by Mrs. Alfred Gatty


July 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study pgs. 838 - 840
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.


August 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study pgs. 841 - 844
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.
  • Read the following selection: The Earth by J. Henri Fabre


September 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study  pgs. 844 - 846
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.


October 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study pgs. 847 - 850
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.
  • Read the following selection: The Sun by J. Henri Fabre


November 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study pgs. 851 - 854
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.


December 2009

  • Read the Handbook of Nature Study pgs. 855 - 859
  • Study from the resources of your choice.  Share your findings with the email group.
  • Go stargazing and make an entry in your nature journal.
     
       

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