Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets Being a selection, with revision, from the teachers' leaflets, home nature-study lessons, junior naturalist monthlies and other publications from the College of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., 1896-1904

"Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets" by New York State College of Agriculture is a collection crafted to elevate nature-study teaching at the turn of the 20th century. It supplies educators with methods and resources to connect students with the natural world, especially in rural schools, encouraging hands-on learning and observation. The collection underscores the importance of involving children with their environment to sharpen their observation skills and foster a love for nature. It opens by laying out the core ideas of nature-study, advocating for an informal, observational style where kids learn from their surroundings instead of strict scientific definitions. The text stresses the need to grow curiosity and passion for nature in young students, suggesting practical teaching approaches that let students directly engage with natural objects and events, aiming to prepare students for deeper scientific study while rooting in them a lasting interest in nature.