NaturExplorers guides are perfect for the 1st-8th grade homeschool, co-op or classroom. This highly adaptable curriculum series uses nature study as the starting point for science lessons that reach into every other subject and meet all learning styles.

Flying Creatures of the Night

$12.00

Get your night senses revved up and grab your flashlight! Get ready to learn about flying nocturnal animals like bats, owls, fireflies and moths – and be prepared to find a magical world of animals that come alive in the night!

Category: Nature Study Tags: animals, autumn, biology, elementary, hands-on, middle school, notebooking pages, science, spring, summer, unit study

Description

Flying Creatures of the Night offers you a unique nighttime nature study packed full of fun ideas!

Although the guide covers topics that would be suitable for many nocturnal creatures such as night vision and predator/prey relationships, we’ve chosen to focus much of the teaching around flying nocturnal creatures. Specifically, bats, owls, moths and fireflies.

These creatures are brought to life through outdoor observations, experiments and comparisons that are simply perfect for any summer night’s study. Many of the ideas can be completed during spring and autumn, too, with the exception of activities directly relating to fireflies. We’ve even thrown in a couple of winter suggestions!

What might you do on one of the nighttime nature walks?

Take a moonlight walk.

Graph critters.

Note sounds.

Take a flashlight walk.

Compare flights.

Test your own nocturnal abilities.

And much more!

Back inside (and during the day), choose from almost 60 hands-on and exciting research-based lessons! Have fun learning by making models, completing experiments, playing games, creating simple nocturnal snacks, designing beautiful art, drawing diagrams, creating poster presentations, and so, so much more!

Experiments and research lessons will help you answer the following questions and so many more:

How do your pupils or sense of smell compare to a nocturnal creature?
Can you communicate as well as a firefly?
Can you create moth symmetry?
Have you ever thought about the migration or hibernation of a nocturnal creature?

Creative projects and writing assignments galore will help you classify nocturnal creatures, compare them to diurnal creatures, dive deep into specific species, make maps, diagram bodies and life cycles, plus oodles more!

Fifteen notebooking pages add to the excitement indoors and out.

Night owl or not, we think you’ll enjoy this exciting change of pace from day to night nature study! Get to know (and love) the flying creatures of the night in your area.

This NaturExplorers guide pairs well with a general study of day vs. night or general animal studies. It can also compliment a physical science study of light and sound.

60 pages, digital curriculum

About NaturExplorers

NaturExplorers: Educational Journeys into God’s Creation

What will I find in each NaturExplorers guide?

Inspirational literature suggestions
Background information for the parent or teacher concerning the main focus of the nature topic
An abundance of creative nature walks
Follow-up hands-on activity ideas
Writing and research ideas that encompass several subject areas
References for Bible study, artist study, composer study and poetry tie-ins
Child-friendly internet links and book lists for further study
Ideas for adapting the material for younger and older children, as well as ideas for groups of children
Several colorful, prepared notebooking pages
General nature study suggestions

For what grade levels are the NaturExplorers guides appropriate?

The NaturExplorers series was written with 1st-8th graders in mind. All of the activities in the curriculum are very adaptable for all ages, though, and specific ideas are included for incorporating your older and younger students. We have personally used NaturExplorers with children from three to fifteen, with all ages (even adults) drawn in almost magically.

Are NaturExplorers guides appropriate for group situations like co-ops, clubs or traditional classrooms?

Yes! Most of the ideas can easily be used with groups of children -traditional classrooms, homeschool co-ops, summer camps, after school programs, 4-H programs, and more. Additionally, there is a small section of ideas written specifically with groups in mind.

Are NaturExplorers guides only appropriate for those using a certain homeschooling method?

Any homeschooler using any homeschooling style will find NaturExplorers guides useful. Charlotte Mason homeschoolers will love the ideas for tying in poetry and artist and composer studies, as well as the living literature lists to enhance learning. Those who use unit studies will be excited that most of what they need for a full unit study is already here. Unschoolers will appreciate the ability to find easy to implement ideas at just the right time. Project-Based homeschoolers will be excited at the large amount of project ideas that meet many learning styles. Traditional and Classical homeschoolers will be able to pull as little or as much from the ideas as they desire.

New homeschoolers and teachers will appreciate the thoroughly laid out ideas, while veteran homeschoolers and teachers will be thankful that the ideas are already pulled together and ready to use.

How long does each NaturExplorers study last?

It depends entirely on how you decide to use the curriculum. Since the guides are extremely flexible, you might choose to spend a week, two weeks, a month, or more immersing your family in the study of one topic – much like a unit study. If you simply need nature walk ideas, you might spend one month or one year on a single topic. Either way, you’ll have plenty of ideas to keep you busy!

The beauty of each study is its adaptability. You can simply pick one nature walk and put the book down, or you can take nature walks again and again focusing on the same nature topic and not run out of new ideas for a very long time. If desired, the nature topic can be used as a full-fledged, science-based unit study. Besides math and phonics, you will find ideas for virtually every other subject. Some of the guides even include a hands-on math idea or two!

What if I can’t find the books you recommend at the library?

No need to worry! The NaturExplorers curriculum is not at all dependent on the literature suggestions. You are free to find other books on the same topic, or leave extra reading out completely.

Which NaturExplorers studies are appropriate for the various seasons?

This answer varies depending on the part of the world in which you live. A sample list provided below is most appropriate for those who enjoy each of the four seasons in their fullness. Keep an eye open in your area and you’ll soon see which topics are most appropriate during a particular season.

Spring

Animal Signs
Beautiful Birds
Captivating Clouds
Constant Conifers
Delightful Deciduous Trees
Everchanging Erosion
Frogs and Toads
A Fungus Among Us
Hard as a Rock
Incredible Creeks
Peaceful Ponds
Remarkable Rain
Wonderful Wildflowers
Nature Study Through the Holidays: Easter

Summer

Animal Signs
Beautiful Birds
Butterflies Flutter By
Captivating Clouds
Constant Conifers
Delightful Deciduous Trees
Everchanging Erosion
Flying Creatures of the Night
Frogs and Toads
Fruits and Nuts
Hard as a Rock
Incredible Creeks
Peaceful Ponds
Remarkable Rain
Spectacular Spiders
Wonderful Wildflowers

Autumn

Animal Signs
Beautiful Birds
Butterflies Flutter By
Captivating Clouds
Constant Conifers
Coping with the Cold
Delightful Deciduous Tres
Everchanging Erosion
Fruits and Nuts
A Fungus Among Us
Hard as a Rock
Incredible Creeks
Peaceful Ponds
Remarkable Rain
Spectacular Spiders
Wonderful Wildflowers
Nature Study Through the Holidays: Advent

Winter

Animal Signs
Beautiful Birds
Captivating Clouds
Constant Conifers
Coping with the Cold
Delightful Deciduous Trees
Everchanging Erosion
Hard as a Rock
Snow and Ice

Are NaturExplorers only for those living in the United States?

No way! While each NaturExplorers guide focuses on a particular topic, the lessons are not dependent on any particular things within that topic. For instance, if you have access to any flower anywhere in the world, you will be able to use the Wonderful Wildflower guide. Or, if you have access to any deciduous tree, you will be able to use the Delightful Deciduous Trees guide.

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