September 30, 2008

Facts from NCLI Video

- A study found that young people could identify 1000 corporate logos but fewer than 10 plants or animals native to their backyards.
- Children who learned in outdoor classrooms increased science scores by 27%.
- Children as young as five showed a decrease in ADD symptoms when they were engaged with nature.
- Children ages 6 to 11 spend thirty hours a week looking at a TV or computer monitor.
- 400% increase in childhood obesity since the 1960's.

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