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What did you do for science today? Eli just finish

What did you do for science today? Eli just finished the chapter about cells in his biology textbook. Instead of taking a test on paper, this was his test!

I can't think of a better way to demonstrate an understanding of animal cell structure and function than making a model and using the model to explain it!

This is project-based learning and it's been one of the tools in my toolbox for years. Projects allow for way more than simple memorization of facts. They help kids move up on the higher-order thinking ladder to apply, analyze, synthesize, and create things from all that knowledge. It's a memorable way to keep information in the brain as compared to dumping it once the test is over!

I taught a homeschool masterclass about project-based learning that can help you understand the concept and get started easily. Click the link in my bio to learn more!

#homeschoolscience #projectbasedlearning #homeschoolbiology @apologiaworld #highschoolhomeschool #learningisfun #animalcellmodel #homeschoolfun #homeschoollife #wildandfreechildren #reallifelearning #handsonlearning #handsonscience #apologiabiology #charlottemasoneducation

Polar bears sure are cute, but did you know they a

Polar bears sure are cute, but did you know they are also apex predators that have some significant canine teeth and fixed claws that allow them to be fierce?

Do you know whether or not they hibernate? Can you name the species? How much can you rattle off about their amazing paws and fur?

The No Sweat Nature Study LIVE students can tell you all of these things and lots more! We've had so much fun learning about the tundra and some of the animals that live there over the last few lessons.

After each class, I ask students to share pictures of their nature journals with me if they feel comfortable doing so. Scroll through to see just a handful of the AMAZING work that they sent me this week! 😍

Your family is welcome to join us ANY TIME! Click the link in the bio to learn more.

#homeschoolscience #onlinelearning #naturestudywithkids #nosweatnaturestudy #naturexplorers #naturejournalingwithkids #naturejournaling #winternaturestudy #winterscience #homeschoolfamily #wildandfreechildren #charlottemasoneducation #learningisfun

It's been COLD in the No Sweat Nature Study member

It's been COLD in the No Sweat Nature Study membership lately because we've been learning about the tundra! These AMAZING pictures from the recent tundra class were shared by some of our students.

We had so much fun mapping the tundra and drawing some of the animals that live there! I challenge them to consider building a tundra diorama and you'll see one of those in here, too. 🐳

THIS TUESDAY, we will stay in the tundra for one more lesson to learn all about polar bears!

You can join us for the LIVE polar bear lesson and get access to the replay of the tundra lesson (plus more than 70 other previously recorded classes)! Click the link in the bio to learn more.

#homeschoolscience #nosweatnaturestudy #homeschoolnaturestudy #naturestudywithkids #naturestudycurriculum #onlinelearningforkids #scienceclassforkids #naturejournalingwithkids #exploringnaturewithchildren #naturestudyhacking #charlottemasonnaturestudy #wildandfreechildren

Merry Christmas! 🎄

Merry Christmas! 🎄

I love watching this kid play basketball. 😍
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📸 @mersglenda

One of the best month-long Advent activities we’

One of the best month-long Advent activities we’ve ever done was this one. Each day, after reading a devotion from Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by @annvoskamp, we quite simply used each day’s theme to paint wooden ornaments to hang on mini Christmas trees. The ornament inspiration came directly from the illustrations in the book. 👍🏻
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It’s an easy and beautiful way to create a long-lasting Jesse Tree for your home. 🎄
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Link to supplies in bio.
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#christmasschool #decemberhomeschool #homeschoolmorningbasket #jessetree #advent #adventdevotional #christmaswithkids #creativehomeschool #homeschoolfun #homeschoolbiblestudy #homeschoolart #christmashomeschooling #wildandfreechildren #charlottemasoninspired

Look at that proud momma. ❤️ Baby border colli

Look at that proud momma. ❤️ Baby border collies are the sweetest. They’re already five weeks old and I’m just now posting newborn pics. 😳 Bigger puppy pics (and antics) will be coming soon!
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#bordercolliesofinstagram #bordercolliepuppies #farmlife

CLOSED Congrats, @emily.g.gibson! 🦋Nature Study

CLOSED Congrats, @emily.g.gibson! 🦋Nature Study Giveaway!🦋⁣
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Any time of year is the perfect time for nature study, but there’s just something magical about late summer through fall. Family Nest Printing and I have you covered this year!⁣
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One person will receive PRINTED copies of FIVE NaturExplorers curriculum guides! Each one of the guides in this curriculum series provides you with background information about the topic, 20-40 creative nature walks, hands-on activities and kid-friendly research projects to bring the learning home in meaningful ways, as well as book lists, and suggestions for artist study, composer study, and poetry connections! You’ll find several printable nature journaling pages, too!⁣
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The winner gets the following NaturExplorers curriculum guides printed by Family Nest Printing:⁣
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🦋 Beautiful Butterflies⁣
🕷Spectacular Spiders ⁣
🌻Wonderful Wildflowers ⁣
🐾 Animal Signs⁣
🐟 Incredible Creeks⁣
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ENTER TO WIN:⁣
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1. Like this post.⁣
2. Save this post.⁣
3. Be sure you’re following me.⁣
4. Visit @FamilyNestPrinting and follow her directions. ⁣
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The total value is over $200!!! 🎉⁣
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The giveaway will close July 31 at 11:59pm CST. A winner will be randomly chosen on Aug 2. You must be 18 to enter and a resident of the U.S. or have a U.S. mailing address. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Instagram.

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