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Girls Who Looked Under Rocks

The Lives of Six Pioneering Naturalists

Elementary, Middle

Description

Through the personal stories of six remarkable women this book teaches young people that taking the time to observe our natural world will reward us with amazing discoveries.  From the lesser known Maria Merian to the well-known Jane Goodall, all of these pioneering naturalists share a common bond.  Their girlhood interest in nature became a fierce determination to protect wildlife and their habitats which helped pave the foundation for modern conservation efforts.  This book will inspire students to become more connected to their surroundings while also engaging them in important dialogue about what it means to be unique.

General Assessment

Recommendation of how and where to use it

A class could use this book as the basis of an integrated science and social studies project that explores the historical role of women in research science.  Students could also compare the obstacles faced by the women in the book  to current barriers to scientific integrity such as censorship.

This book would also make an excellent introduction to a study of a local habitat where students explore, describe and classify the organisms they find.  The information could be developed into a classroom stewardship project where the school "adopts" the natural area and undertakes conservation activities such as building and erecting birdhouses, planting native species or removing invasive species.

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Themes Addressed

Ecosystems (2)

  • Appreciating the Natural World
  • Biodiversity

Human Rights (1)

  • Gender Equality

Science and Technology (1)

  • Analysing Conventional Science

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