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So where does nature study fit into a science education? Nature study can be the core of your science curriculum... OR nature study can be the icing on the cake. Either way, there is so much to learn from the natural world. What is nature study? Nature study is the study of the plants and animals around you, which can be found both inside and outside your home. It employs the power of … [Read more...]
Science Corner: A Hot Yeast Experiment
Yeasts and bacteria come in all shapes and sizes. They also have an optimal temperature range at which they can grow and reproduce. Most yeasts and bacteria cannot multiply at very high or very low temperatures, but there are exceptions. In this weeks Science Corner we are going to test how sensitive yeast is to temperature. A Hot Yeast Experiment You will need 3 clear bottles or glasses, 3 … [Read more...]
The Science of Exploration
Every child loves to create things and mine are no exception. I'm always amazed at the different things they create. If I'm honest, sometimes I get frustrated by all the mess (I know that I'm not the only one who feels this way!), but I have to remind myself that they are learning. You see, exploration is the purest form of learning, especially for learning science. I can tell my daughter … [Read more...]
Science Corner: Preschool Science
Typically preschoolers are taught the basics, such as colors, the alphabet and the numbers 1-20 through simple worksheets and activities. We also provide them with structured play, such as a kitchen set or a dress up station, and we make sure that they have time to build their motor skills through creating art and exploring music. However, all too often, we neglect to introduce our youngest … [Read more...]
Science Corner – 4 Ways to Study Habitats
Welcome to the Science Corner! This week, we will be discussing habitats and four ways that you can use to study about them. What is a habitat? Habitat - The natural environment of an plant or animal. A habitat describes the particular neighborhood where a plant or animal is found, including all of the living and non-living factors that surround it. Having an awareness of habitats is … [Read more...]
Science Corner: Nature Prints
Spring is a beautiful time of year, there are flowers blooming all around us and leaves popping out left and right. The only bad thing about this is that spring doesn’t last forever. The flowers will fade, the leaves will fall. Many people collect and press a piece of spring in a journal, but I want to share with you another method of preserving the leaves and flowers that are blooming all … [Read more...]