This week John and Shannon discuss going outside and how important it is to our learning processes. Are we suffering from “nature deficit disorder”? We follow up the discussion with a #FunPaperFriday about playing outside.

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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431050563&sr=8-1&keywords=last+child+in+the+woods">Last Child in the Woods by Louv</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nature-Principle-Reconnecting-Life-Virtual/dp/161620141X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431050659&sr=8-1&keywords=the+nature+principle">The Nature Principle by Louv</a></li>
<li><a href="http://richardlouv.com">Richard Louv Website</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Wild-Child-Science/dp/0544279328/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431050740&sr=8-1&keywords=raising+a+wild+child">How to Raise a Wild Child by Sampson</a></li>
<li><a href="http://raiseawildchild.com">raiseawildchild.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.freerangekids.com">Free Range Kids</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.nature.org/conservancy/2015/03/16/kids-need-nature-as-much-as-nature-needs-them/">Kids Need Nature as Much as Nature Needs Them</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nature.org">The Nature Conservancy</a></li>
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Fun Paper Friday

<a href="http://eprints.utas.edu.au/1655/1/IRGEE_2005_Dyment.pdf">Dyment, Janet E. “Green school grounds as sites for outdoor learning: Barriers and opportunities.” International Research in Geographical & Environmental Education 14.1 (2005): 28–45.</a>

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John Leeman and Shannon Dulin discuss geoscience and technology weekly for your enjoyment! Features include guests, fun paper Friday selections, product reviews, and banter about recent developments. Shannon is a field geologist who tolerates technology and John is a self-proclaimed nerd that tolerates geologists.