Extracurricular work on natural science in elementary school. Skatkin M.N.

How to collect a herbarium, distinguish an edible mushroom from the poisonous and properly care for the inhabitants of a living corner? How to make a weather vane, get sour cream from milk and find out the age of the tree? How to arouse in children an interest in the world around us, teach to respect and protect nature, instill a love of work?

Extracurricular naturalistic work contributes to a comprehensive development of a child, brings up independence and responsibility in children. The methodological manual of the famous teacher M.N. Skatkin will help the teacher properly organize classes on natural science in primary school. The book determines the tasks and methods of work, and also contains approximate plans for lessons, excursions and simple experiments for students in grades 1-2 and 3-4. The author pays special attention to practical experiments and observations of living and inanimate nature.

Reference information and illustrations will help the teacher better navigate in subject material. To deepen and consolidate knowledge, the manual contains a list of recommended literature for both the leader of the circle and for students. The book is intended for primary school teachers, sections and circles, as well as for parents who are engaged with children additionally.