Published On: June 28th, 2012|

Education News – Julia Steiny

“…As a principal writer and thinker on the subject, Sobel has devoted much of his career to helping people understand that the natural world holds enormous, compelling power for teaching kids science, among other things. Whatever bit of nature is close at hand is a fine start to a learning lab. In fact, ‘over the last 10 years, researchers have found that physical activity outside produces better health, strength, flexibility and coordination. Contact with nature lowers stress, behavior disorder and anxiety.'” (more)