Poetry and the Environment: Poetry enhances children's study of the environment and provides a link with science and the language arts

by: Jeanne McLain Harms and Lucille J. Lettow

Many poems for children published in the past few decades focus on aspects of environmental study. Combining these newer contributions with poetry published in the past can greatly enhance children’s study of the environment and provide a link with science and the language arts in the elementary school curriculum. This article provides some suggestions for weaving poetry into the science curriculum.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2000Stock # sc00_037_06_30Volume 037Issue 06

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Patricia (Pottstown, PA)
Patricia (Pottstown, PA)

Poetry as an extension of environmental studies

This article lists a multitude of poems and tthat teachers can draw from to add a literary component to an environmental study. Although there is a wealth of resources listed, there is very... See More

Patricia (Pottstown, PA)
Patricia (Pottstown, PA)

Poetry as an extension of environmental studies

This article lists a multitude of poems and tthat teachers can draw from to add a literary component to an environmental study. Although there is a wealth of resources listed, there is very... See More

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