Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Discover and Protect Nature"

Reading Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:10:41 GMT

Actively read Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World using the suggested reading strategies. Part of an OurStory module entitled Discover and Protect Nature, this activity includes a list of challenge words, active reading suggestions, and background information. OurStory is designed to help children and adults explore history together through the use of children's literature, museum objects, and hands-on activities.

Convince Me!

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:46:32 GMT

Examine examples of persuasive writing from Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, then composepersuasive statements about an environmental cause. Part of an OurStory module entitled Discover and Protect Nature, this activity includes student handouts and background information. OurStory is designed to help children and adults explore history together through the use of children's literature, museum objects, and hands-on activities.

Photos of Nature

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:21:21 GMT

Explore the outdoors with a digital camera! Part of an OurStory module entitled Discover and Protect Nature, this activity includes step-by-step directions, suggestions for familiarizing your child with the camera, and tips for what to look for during your trip. OurStory is designed to help children and adults explore history together through the use of children's literature, museum objects, and hands-on activities.

Outdoor Survey

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:45:44 GMT

Lookout for plants and animals, and the ways that people have changed the natural environment. Part of an OurStory module entitled Discover and Protect Nature, this activity includes step-by-step directions, a tally sheet, and background information. OurStory is designed to help children and adults explore history together through the use of children's literature, museum objects, and hands-on activities.

Sketch From Nature

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:21:30 GMT

Look closely at something from nature and make a sketch of what you see. Part of an OurStory module entitled Discover and Protect Nature, this activity includes step-by-step directions and background information. OurStory is designed to help children and adults explore history together through the use of children's literature, museum objects, and hands-on activities.