Handbook of Nature Study Notes 2

Here are my notes from what I've learned alongside the Outdoor Hour Challenge no. 2:

From page 15, 'The Field Excursion': A very efficient field trip may be make during the ten or fifteen minutes at recess, if it is well planned. The half-hour excursion should be preceded by a talk concerning the purposes of the outing and the pupils must know that certain observations are to be made or they will not be permitted to go again. (Not sure how to carry this threat through when you're homeschooling!!

From pages 23-24, "How to Use This Book":

• The teacher should have at hand the subject of the lesson. She should make herself familiar with the points covered by the questions and read the story before giving the lesson.
• The story should not be read to the pupils. It is given as an assistance to the teacher.
• Make the lesson an investigation and make the pupils feel they are investigators.
• The 'leading thought' embodies some of the points which should be in the teacher's mind while giving the lesson.
• The direct questioning method, if not employed with discretion, becomes tiresome to both pupil and teacher.
• The best teacher will cover the points suggested for observations with few direct questions.