Question

Forest schools are schools that take place outside. According to the Forest School Association, all classes are conducted in the woods. This provides many health and academic benefits for students who attend. CBS News reports that children need more time to play outside. This helps combat health problems like childhood obesity. It also teaches students to respect nature. As a result, forest school graduates will be more likely to properly care for a pet or protect the environment.


Forest schools are good for kids in psychological ways too. Children will probably pay better attention if they’re outdoors, rather than at a desk indoors. Research conducted by The Atlantic magazine shows that forest school students are happier than students at traditional schools. Forest schools are good for both children and nature.




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Questions
How does the author support the claim that forest schools have benefits?


By including statistics about the grades that forest school students receive


By including research to show the impact of spending time outside


By interviewing forest school students about their experiences


By including personal anecdotes about their experience in a forest school

Answer 1

By including research to show the impact of spending time outside

The passage cites sources (Forest School Association, CBS News, research reported by The Atlantic) to support claims about health, attention, and happiness.