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Pumpkin School: Math and Science Activities for Autumn
Can you imagine using pumpkins to teach math, science, geography, history, AND language arts? You can do just that while enjoying a fun day of pumpkin school! Set aside the textbooks for an afternoon or spread these pumpkin math and science activities over several days. With a few simple supplies, your elementary and middle school students can practice familiar skills and investigate some new questions, too. In our homeschool, we have enjoyed one version or another of pumpkin school for years. While you can certainly complete the activities without friends, they are so much fun with a small group. Typically,…
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A Great Lakes Nature Study Begins Beneath the Water
Lake Superior stretches beyond the horizon, while a small lake might fit between two wooded shores. Size alone doesn’t explain why both are lakes. In this Great Lakes Nature Study podcast episode, Mrs. Cindy starts with the land hidden beneath…
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Chromatography with Leaves: A Colorful Fall Science Experiment
Chromatography with leaves is a fascinating experiment that reveals some of the pigments hidden inside green leaves. Kids will explore the chemistry of chromatography while learning how leaf pigments contribute to autumn colors. This post contains affiliate links. What Is…
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What Makes an Animal Good at Moving? An Animal Movement Nature Study
How does a squirrel race headfirst down a tree without tumbling to the ground? Its ankle joints can rotate until its back feet point backward, giving its claws a better grip on the bark. That surprising detail is just one…
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150 Wonderful World Geography Living Literature Books for Kids
You already know how much we love literature around here. Maps, quizzes, and geography games are useful, but wonderful books help kids form meaningful connections with the places they are studying. This collection of world geography living literature includes some…
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11 Ideas To Do Nature Study During Morning Time
Morning Time. Morning Basket Time. Circle Time. In our home, we called it Brain Training Time. Whatever you call the time when your family gathers for learning before jumping into the rest of the homeschool day, it can be a…
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Why Are Flowers So Colorful? A Lady Bird Johnson Nature Study
Why are flowers so colorful? The answer has much more to do with plant reproduction than simply making a garden look beautiful. Flower pigments, reflected light, and even patterns invisible to human eyes can all play a part in helping…
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