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 quiz
Questions to help pupils reflect on their learning

Glossary
A list of some of the words used in John Muir, Earth – Planet, Universe and what they mean
Useful websites
Find more information and activity ideas
Timeline
A list of significant moments in John Muir's life and legacy
About the author and illustrator
Find out more about author Julie Bertagna and illustrator William Goldsmith