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Seeing Nature through New Eyes: Fractals
Field Trips | Homeschooling | Math in Nature | Nature Studies | Tree Studies

Seeing Nature through New Eyes: Fractals

BySue Wenger January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Have you ever looked closely at the fronds of a fern, the branches of a tree, or even the jagged edges of a coastline? If so, you’ve seen fractals in action. Fractals are fascinating patterns…

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How to Overcome the Challenges of Experimenting in Nature
Field Trips | Homeschooling | Mammal Studies | Nature Studies | Watershed Studies

How to Overcome the Challenges of Experimenting in Nature

BySue Wenger September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

In science, when you want to understand how something works, you often want to do what is called a controlled experiment. This means you change one specific thing (called a variable) and keep everything else…

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Recent volcano eruption as a way to link earth science to current events
Current Events | Earth Science | Field Trips | Homeschooling | Nature Studies

How to Teach About Earth Science Using Current Events

BySue Wenger September 15, 2024September 6, 2024

Earth science isn’t just about ancient history—it’s happening right now all over the world. By connecting lessons to current events like earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods, your kids can see earth science in action. They can…

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Clouds for Globe Observer: Clouds community science project
Citizen Science | Community Science | Nature Studies | Weather

Explore the Wonders of the Sky with Globe Observer: Clouds

BySue Wenger July 21, 2024August 28, 2024

Have you ever gazed up at the sky, fascinated by the ever-changing shapes and patterns of clouds? What if I told you that your cloud observations could contribute to real scientific research? With Globe Observer:…

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Group of happy teenagers
Community Science | Field Trips | Homeschooling | Teenagers

How to Motivate Your Teen: Six Strategies for Success 

BySue Wenger June 30, 2024June 12, 2024

As homeschooling parents, motivating teens can often feel like we’re pushing against the wind. We want to ignite their passions and guide them toward success, but sometimes we’re met with indifference, avoidance, or even anger….

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Connect Learning to Making Change: The Clean Water Challenge
Chemistry | Citizen Science | Community Science | Pollution | Watershed Studies

Connect Learning to Making Change: The Clean Water Challenge

BySue Wenger May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

Do you want to increase your kids’ awareness of the wider world? Do you also want to help them understand and show compassion for others who are less fortunate than them? And would you love…

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Respond to Bad News with Positive Change: Nitrate Watch
Chemistry | Community Science | Creek and Stream Studies | Watershed Studies

Respond to Bad News with Positive Change: Nitrate Watch

BySue Wenger April 21, 2024April 22, 2024

Often our kids read about distressing events in the news and feel helpless to do anything that helps cause positive change. Well, what if they found ways where they could? Let me share with you…

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Eight Great Ways for Kids to Have Fun with Flowers
Field Trips | Flowers | Homeschooling | Nature Studies | Pollinators | Tree Studies

Eight Great Ways for Kids to Have Fun with Flowers

BySue Wenger March 17, 2024March 11, 2024

Springtime has arrived and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the season. And what better way than to have your family dive into some creative activities involving flowers. Here are 8…

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Top 10 Creative Ways to Experience a Natural History Museum
Homeschooling | Museums | Natural History | Nature Studies

Top 10 Creative Ways to Experience a Natural History Museum

BySue Wenger January 8, 2024December 14, 2023

Looking to go to a natural history museum and need some creative ideas to get your kids more motivated to join you? Here are my top 10 creative ways to get them excited and learning…

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Leave The Leaves and Watch your Garden Thrive!
Gardening | Insects | Leaves | Pollinators

Leave The Leaves and Watch your Garden Thrive!

BySue Wenger September 30, 2023September 14, 2023

Autumn, with its crisp air and vibrant foliage, is a season many of us eagerly anticipate. However, it’s also the time when trees shed their leaves, leading homeowners to reach for rakes, blowers, and bags….

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