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Naturalist Writers and Environmental Sentiments

Science Scope—November/December 2002

Develop students' awareness and appreciation for the world around them through the written word. Using the work of naturalist writers such as John Muir, Rachel Carson, or Henry David Thoreau offers a refreshing complement to science learning. Sample activities and extension ideas are included in this article.

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