- 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.
September 30, 2008
Adressing Nature Deficit Disorder
I am surprised that I hadn't heard of this until just recently. If you google "No Child Left Inside" you'll see that a lot of states have this initiative that gets children outside for experiential, hands on learning in natural settings.
When the current administration started the No Child Left Behind initiative, I was one that said it was actually just as important (if not more) that physical education and natural education receive the same emphasis and it hasn't happened until recently. With childhood obesity and ADD on the rise in children today it is becoming more and more prudent that they have a balanced approach to their learning not just in the math and science realm.
The NCLI Coalition reports that the NCLI Act was passed in the House of Representatives on September 19th and is now in the Senate. It will probably be delayed due to the Bailout plan.
Click here to watch the NCLI video on YouTube.
When the current administration started the No Child Left Behind initiative, I was one that said it was actually just as important (if not more) that physical education and natural education receive the same emphasis and it hasn't happened until recently. With childhood obesity and ADD on the rise in children today it is becoming more and more prudent that they have a balanced approach to their learning not just in the math and science realm.
The NCLI Coalition reports that the NCLI Act was passed in the House of Representatives on September 19th and is now in the Senate. It will probably be delayed due to the Bailout plan.
Click here to watch the NCLI video on YouTube.
September 22, 2008
New Releases
How cool is it when two of your favorite artists release new albums about the same time? Bebo Norman's new album came out last Tuesday and Andrew Peterson's new album hits stores Oct. 21st!
Click on the links to hear some of their new music... it's sweet
Click on the links to hear some of their new music... it's sweet
ZAP!
Found this on Jeremy's Blog A Moving Meditation and couldn't pass up the chance to share it! This is classic Christian synth rock from the 80's? For all you Brethren folk out there this looks like The Gospel Echoes Teams daytrippin'. I swear that the bass player/singer looks just like one of my Old German Baptist Brethren cousins! It might be the best video ever.