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Currently in classes we are studying the use of inquiry in science classrooms and how to go about keeping students engaged and learning. I am curious to know how a teacher would go about infusing nature and the outdoors in to their science classroom, and if anyone has what did they do and how well did it work. I think nature infusion in science classrooms would be extremely valuable because it makes content relatable and gets students involved with the world around them. Just curious what others think!

I have developed a number of outdoor lessons that worked well in my classroom. I eventually put them into my NSTA Press book, Outdoor Science: A Practical Guide. My public collection has a free chapter at this link.... http://learningcenter.nsta.org/my_learning_center/my_library.aspx?cid=vrZCuIyDtkw_E I also have another set of lessons in Bringing Outdoor Science In: Thrifty Classroom Lessons, from NSTA Press. I hope you'll take a look at these resources. I welcome your feedback.