Nature Smart learners are very observant and enjoy identifying and classifying things (especially things in nature, but can be other things as well, including types of music, cars, etc.). These learners tend to be curious about the world around them, are attentive to details, and like the outdoors and may be interested in both animals and the environment. (Armstrong, 2003). These learners notice patterns from their surroundings - likes, differences, similarities.
Your nature-smart learners may
analyze similarities and differences
appreciate and care for living things
classify objects by shapes, sizes, colors, designs, textures
collect nature objectssee patterns (in natural occurrences)
(Kagan and Kagan, 1998)
Classroom strategies to use with your nature-smart learners
Compare and contrast;
categorizeField trips / Nature walks
Classroom plants / pets
Patterning - similarities and differences
Technology to support these Teaching Strategies
Your nature-smart learners may
analyze similarities and differences
appreciate and care for living things
classify objects by shapes, sizes, colors, designs, textures
collect nature objectssee patterns (in natural occurrences)
(Kagan and Kagan, 1998)
Classroom strategies to use with your nature-smart learners
Compare and contrast;
categorizeField trips / Nature walks
Classroom plants / pets
Patterning - similarities and differences
Technology to support these Teaching Strategies