Henry David Thoreau and the Importance of Observing and Describing Nature

Discover the scientific side of Henry David Thoreau, including his records of natural events that have helped modern ecologists and climatologists discover ecosystem changes across the Greater Boston region. Students watch three videos to learn about Thoreau’s nature journeys, spurred by both his philosophical and academic influences. Through engagement prompts, students discuss Thoreau’s goals and practices of observing nature. They also have the opportunity to observe and record nature and reflect on their own connections to it.