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Field and Nature Journaling Scaffolds

These worksheets support students new to field and nature journaling with a scaffolded experience.  For additional information about field and nature journaling check our lesson based on the book How to Teach Nature Journaling (JM Laws, E Lygren), a fantastic resource for field and nature activities. 

  • How to nature journal
    • Worksheet walking through steps of nature journaling
  • Nature journal self evaluation
    • Worksheet for reflecting on nature journaling
  • Poem practice
    • Worksheet to help work on writing poetry inspired by nature
  • Grades: K - 12 with modifications
  • Time: 10 to 45 minutes
  • Author: J Sanchez

Arizona Standards Engaged 

Science and Engineering Practices: Asking Questions and Defining Problems, Engaging in Argument from Evidence, Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Cross Cutting Concepts: Patterns, Energy and Matter, Structure and Function, Cause and Effect, Stability and Change, Scale, Proportion, and Quantity 
Arizona Art Standards
AS1 Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas
AS2 Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work
AS3 Refine and Complete Artistic Work
AS10 Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art
AS11 Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding
 

Worksheet for student to evaluate their nature journaling

Nature journal evaluation

Student worksheet of poem practice

Poetry practice worksheet