Lake County Institute Day 2025 Grade PK-5/K-12 PE/Nurses: Full Schedule

9:20am CST

Exploring Nature to Enhance Learning FULL

Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST

Incorporating nature in the classroom enlivens the curriculum and engages students' natural curiosity. Many students love to look at bugs, leaves, dirt, and anything in nature. In doing so, they are being little scientists when they observe and notice the world around them. Learn how to encourage this curiosity and help them learn about the world in which they live. Explore ways that nature allows students moments to breathe which improves students' mental and emotional well-being, and how learning in nature helps their learning in math, science, and reading.

Speakers

Lorna Shuman

Head, Division of Education, Illinois Department of Natural Resources

I have been an informal and formal educator, interpreter, and trainer for 30 years working at various parks, museums, and National Parks. I have a Master of Science in Science Education (Montana State University-Bozeman) and a Master Certificate in Social Science Education and Curriculum... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST
Room 318

Instruction

Company Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Lake County Institute Day 2025 Grade PK-5/K-12 PE/Nurses