John Muir Earth - Planet Universe
Resources
- Explore birds (p.23)Learning to identify different types of birds
- Now and then (p.29)Comparing and contrasting outdoor experiences in primary and secondary school
- Beneath our feet (p.44)Exploring and observing the landscape around your school
- Then and now (p.53)Exploring how things were during the Victorian era compared to today
- Invent, design and make (p.58)Researching John Muir and other Scottish inventors
- From here to there (p.69)Encouraging pupils to embark upon their own journeys
- Exploring nature (p.71)Observing a tree throughout the seasons
- Nature detectives (p.81)Encouraging pupils to share what they already know with others in their class
- Biodiversity (p.81)Learning about ecosystems and food chains
- Creative journaling (p.84)Drawing the natural world including plants, leaves and flowers
- Glaciers (p.103)Discovering how the landscape of Scotland was created
- Proactive conservation (p.105)Understanding why legislation is needed to protect the natural environment
- Discover national parks (p.108)Learning how John Muir became a famous and influential conservationist
- The lungs of the world (p.124)Discovering why plants and trees are essential for our survival
- John Muir quizQuestions to help pupils reflect on their learning
Further support
- GlossaryA list of some of the words used in John Muir, Earth – Planet, Universe and what they mean
- Useful websitesFind more information and activity ideas
- TimelineA list of significant moments in John Muir's life and legacy
- About the author and illustratorFind out more about author Julie Bertagna and illustrator William Goldsmith