Mission: Explore is a successful book series that was developed by the Geography Collective. Their goal is to encourage children to explore the outdoors.
Pros:
Mission: Explore features a diverse range of missions that are either set in or are about the outdoors. Constructing miniature rafts or crafting nature-inspired artwork for example.
It cultivates curiosity and critical thinking by engaging children in observation and investigation. Through active exploration of their surroundings, children learn to analyze and make sense of the world and furthering cognitive abilities.
The flexibility of Mission: Explore ensures that it is applicable in different surroundings, including urban, suburban, and rural settings. By offering missions that can be adapted to any environment, the project serves as a valuable resource for children worldwide.
Cons:
The availability and accessibility of Mission: Explore books and resources may vary, depending on geographical location and distribution channels. This could be a challenge for people who don’t have easy access to the materials.
Mission: Explore reduces the dependence on screens. While this aspect encourages direct engagement with nature, children who are accustomed to digital activities may lose interest quickly. A Mission:Explore app could be the solution for this problem.
Sources:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289792890_Curiosity_and_fieldwork
