Remarkable Rain
$16.00
Quiet and peaceful or wild and raging, rain is a sight to behold in all it’s glory. Don’t worry, not all rain nature study has to take place outside…but have your raincoat handy!
Description
Some days we welcome rain. Other days we just wish it would go away. No matter how we feel about it, within rain is the survival of all living things. Without it, the earth would dry up into a vast global desert, and life would eventually cease to exist. Not only does rain provide life giving water, it also holds vivid lessons from our Creator. From floods to rainbows, there is much to be learned.
Some of the most beautiful things in nature can be observed after a rainfall, such as a colorful rainbow or the exquisite drops of water remaining on a spider’s web. And, observing raindrop covered plants and flowers in the sun’s light is breathtaking.
Taking walks after a rainfall when the sun is shining will provide a continuous visual feast for the eyes. And if the weather is not severe, taking a walk in the rain is a wonderful experience, too!
So slide on your mud boots, grab a raincoat and join us as we study and observe the magical world of rain!
Remarkable Rain will encourage you to observe the details of an approaching rain system through such things as the five senses and art journaling.
You’ll actually get outside in the rain (when the weather is safe) to examine, experiment and make notes about a variety of topics including erosion, run-off, plant and animal behaviors and much more!
And, you’ll get outside soon after the rain for many more activities such as photography, soil discoveries, and witnessing the water cycle to name just a few.
There are more than 45 creative nature walk ideas!
Inside, continue your discoveries through more than 20 hands-on experiments and demonstrations that will help you understand more about the hows and whys of rain. As usual, we’ve also included several art ideas.
- Make weather prediction tools.
- Measure the power of rain.
- Simulate various types of weather.
- Experiment with ground saturation.
- Even experiment with (safe) lightning!
Almost 20 writing & research activities will help you learn about the water cycle, weather fronts, erosion, pollution, storms, rainbows, plant and animal adaptations, rain forests, deserts, the list goes on and on.
And if that’s not enough already, eighteen notebooking pages are included, too!
No matter the season, rain is a sight to behold. We should embrace those gray, dingy days and turn them into praises to God for His life-giving supply of rain!
This NaturExplorers guide pairs well with any study of weather, water, erosion, or general earth science.
67 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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