D4K: Be Outside!
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What is Nature Deficit Disorder?
A University of Maryland study reports a 50 percent drop in the number of 9 to 12 year-olds who spent time in outdoor activities. But doctors know humans need to spend time in the outdoors to stay healthy. If you get outside and do things, you feel better. Scientists Kerry McClay and Gary Thompson answer students’ questions about Nature Deficit Disorder and why it’s important to be outside.
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D4K: Be Outside!
Special | 28m 55sVideo has Closed Captions
A University of Maryland study reports a 50 percent drop in the number of 9 to 12 year-olds who spent time in outdoor activities. But doctors know humans need to spend time in the outdoors to stay healthy. If you get outside and do things, you feel better. Scientists Kerry McClay and Gary Thompson answer students’ questions about Nature Deficit Disorder and why it’s important to be outside.
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