Description: Spring is the perfect season to go on a Nature Walk. The air is crisp, the trees are changing, the animals are active, and it is the perfect temperature to be outside. It’s the optimal opportunity to take learning outside and get

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Homework

$2.22

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Survival Skills: Campfire Safety Mini Unit (Camp Summer)

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionStudents will investigate how to construct a safe campfire through Inquiry Based Approach towards Learning. They will be learning the safety of fire but also on how to construct a fire out in nature!Product Information:Reading

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Summer

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets

$3.50

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Nature Education: Fall Scavenger Hunt Activities

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Description: Fall is the perfect season to go on a Nature Walk. The air is crisp, the trees are changing, the animals are active, and it is the perfect temperature to be outside. It’s the optimal opportunity to take learning outside and get

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Homework, Printables

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (4.40 MB)

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Nature Education: Cloud Type Identifier Visual Aid Viewer

By Teaching Terakoya

A lovely cloud identifier visual aid; simply laminate and have available for when children are identifying clouds. Students will be able to hold the viewers up to the sky and identify cloud types. Print this out and cut out the blank middle section

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$1.50

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Bird Log Kids (Nature Journals) Bird Watching Journal

By Teaching Terakoya

Product InformationEducators have long known about the positive effects that come from journaling.This log book is designed to help build the self-esteem of kids through researching about the nature and recording their personal investigation. Happy

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Spring

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

$2.75

Digital Download PDF (4.26 MB)

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Camp Fire Games: Who Am I? An Animal Guessing Game for OLDER KIDS!

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionThere are few better ways to spend your time outdoors than with your family and friends around a campfire. This amazing campfire game is for everyone to enjoy, bond and spend quality time together!To play the guessing game, readers are

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Summer

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Games

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (4.44 MB)

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Mason Jar Soil Test

By Teaching Terakoya

Description Spring is a perfect time to do a mason jar soil test to see the soil structure in your garden. This is a simple and easy test to take if you are creating a new garden you’ve recently moved, or you want to do a cool experiment with your

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (0.74 MB)

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Animal Cruelty and Animal Rights Self Driven Activities (Choice Board)

By Teaching Terakoya

Description:Animal abuse, or animal cruelty is the crime of inflicting physical pain, suffering or death on an animal, usually a tame one, beyond necessity for normal discipline. It can include neglect that is so monstrous (withholding food and

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Earth Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (3.13 MB)

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Thoughtful Earth Day Poems

By Teaching Terakoya

Description: Poems about Earth Day can inspire people to consider the health of the planet. The right poem has the ability to touch an audience's heart and bring about positive changes in the way people treat the world around them.About the

Subjects:

Environment, Poetry, Earth Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Guided Reading Books, Printables

$2.75

Digital Download PDF (1.48 MB)

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Summer Nature Homework (Nature Bingo and Scavenger Hunt)

By Teaching Terakoya

Description: Summer is the perfect season to go on a Nature Walk. The air is hot, the trees are changing, the animals are active, and it is the perfect temperature to be outside. It’s the optimal opportunity to take learning outside and get

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Homework, Printables

$2.22

Digital Download PDF (1.78 MB)

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Nature Education: Moon Phase Identifier Visual Aid Viewer

By Teaching Terakoya

A lovely Moon Phase identifier visual aid; simply laminate and have available for when children are identifying the phases of the moon. Students will be able to hold the viewers up to the sky and identify moon type. Print this out and cut out the

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Homework

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (2.03 MB)

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Nature Education: My Woodland Nature Journal

By Teaching Terakoya

Description My Woodland Nature Journal was created to help children connect with nature. The journal is designed for children ages 6 and up and allows students to take their time to observe the nature and capture their experiences by writing their

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Earth Day

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (2.66 MB)

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Spring Nature Game: Nature Math Patterns and Shape Sheet (Spring Homework)

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionThere are so many math patterns in nature–which makes it the perfect place for kids to practice! Going outdoors is a great way to play with math and this nature pattern activity requires no prep on your part so it can be done anytime.

Subjects:

Math, Environment, Spring

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (1.69 MB)

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Cloud spotting: A cloud watchers journal

By Teaching Terakoya

Description:This is a great notebook for anyone who wats to record their thoughts and observations while cloud watching. Have students go out and explore the many types of clouds that surround us on a daily basis. Also a great assignment to be given

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (1.07 MB)

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Duck Watching Journal and Poster

By Teaching Terakoya

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Spring

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

$2.75

Digital Download PDF (8.06 MB)

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Nature Games: Who Am I? An Animal Guessing Game for OLDER KIDS!

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionThere are a lot of these ”Who I am” games. But many are catered towards younger students. So, I made one for the older grades! The cards purposely uses terms that are specific to animal studies, making it age appropriate. The phrases and

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Summer

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, Games

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (4.44 MB)

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Nature Education: Winter Scavenger Hunt Activities & Homework

By Teaching Terakoya

Description: Brrr! It’s cold and snowy outside, so that means one thing…winter is officially here! The short days and cold weather usually mean that kids aren’t spending as much time outside. We’re hoping to change that! Kids need time outside in

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Homework, Printables

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (29.07 MB)

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Nature Games- Summer Color Matching (Environmental Studies)

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionSummer is a perfect time to go out in nature and explore the unique colors it offers us. Use this game card to go and identify the colors that you are specific to Summer. The colors were carefully selected by my colleagues at the Nature

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Summer

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$2.20

Digital Download PDF (4.88 MB)

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Nature Games: Color matching for Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter (Nature Edu)

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionWhat Is a Nature Walk? Nature walks are an opportunity to relax, take your time, and explore the environment. A nature walk is a great way to 'unplug,' observe, and explore nature while enjoying the outdoors. There are endless

Subjects:

Environment, Earth Day

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (7.45 MB)

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Forest Color Bingo (Forest color matching)

By Teaching Terakoya

Description Nature is full of so many wonderful colors. It is an activity to go out to find such a wonderful color. You can easily do it anytime, anywhere. Forest color matching allows students to work together with others.

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.45

Digital Download PDF (0.34 MB)

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Takemi Iwasawa is an educator of 15 years and is currently in his third year as curriculum coordinator at Shonan International School. He is an advocate of peace education and has heavily worked with the Atrium Society to promote the values, the knowledge, the attitudes, the skills, and behaviors to live in harmony with oneself, with others, and with the natural environment. He received a bachelor`s degree in education from California State University, Chico and a master`s degree in International Education from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. He is currently working with teachers in his local district to developing teachers` pedagogical identities through the use of a student-centered inquiry as a curriculum approach.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Other (World Language), Arts & Music, Other (Art), Physical Education, Computer Science, Special Education, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (Specialty), Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, International Baccalaureate, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Test Preparation, School Psychology, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning