what is a field journal? nature journal, science notebook, log, diary
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What is a field journal?What is a field journal?
Nature journal, science notebook, log, diary
What is field journaling?What is field journaling?
“The process of keeping a place-based, personal record of events, observations, and experiences in the outdoors.” (Hofmann and Passineau).
Field Journal PurposesField Journal PurposesAcademic: art, science, math, language arts; integration
Scientific: research, record-keeping
Personal: gardening, landscaping, camping, bird watching, traveling and more
Key Aspects for Key Aspects for EducationEducation
A source of authentic, meaningful and purposeful raw data discovered directly, first-hand
Active learning from direct, first-hand, personal accounts: ownership
Why use field journals?Why use field journals?
Allows students to lead their learning with their own questions, easily making it student and inquiry driven
Why use field journals?Why use field journals?
“…writing a fact makes one observe it better.” Ernest Thompson Seton
Source of raw data and information from which to write poems, reports, and speeches or develop posters, songs, art, and other polished work
Why use field journals?Why use field journals?
- Haiku -There is a grand show
it’s full of amazements and all wonderful things
Why use field journals?Why use field journals? Helps support academic standardsGrade-ableP-T conference tool
Why use field journals?Why use field journals? They’re not just for They’re not just for science class:science class:
Math: the journal is a place to record
data that will be analyzed
Language Arts: The process of putting thoughts on paper integrates with Language
Art: Sketches of their observations integrate with Art
Today’s Journaling Tips!
Journal with your students whenever possible.
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