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2024 No Teaching traditional indoor school lessons in nature: The effect on student learning and behaviour https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2020.103963 Norwood, Michael Francis Australia Experimental Observational Students Middle/Jr High (6-8) Green space Stress/Anxiety Cognitive Function Green space Academic performance classroom engagement teaching outdoors nature-based learning In a 10-week quasi-experimental study, 13-14-year-olds in disadvantaged schools received indoor and outdoor lessons. Nature-based classes increased on-task behavior but not grades. Findings suggest outdoor classrooms may support engagement and reduce misbehavior. 2020