Top 10 Creative Ways to Experience a Natural History Museum
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…
-
-
Can You See the Stars? Help Scientists Track Light Pollution
When you think about pollution, what comes to mind? For me, I imagine smoke from a chimney, trash on a roadway, or an orange-tainted river. But what I should add to my list are the…
-
Mighty Macroinvertebrates: How To Monitor Stream Health Near You!
Did you know that a stream’s health can be measured by the kinds of “creek critters” you find in its waters? Today we’re sharing all about macroinvertebrates, and how you can use them to assess…
-
Seeing Nature through New Eyes: Fractals
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…
-
Winter Solstice Activities for Homeschoolers: Science Behind the Seasons
The Winter Solstice, happening around December 21st, is such a fascinating event for families to learn about together. It’s the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and it happens…
-
Macroinvertebrate Exploration: Hands-On Learning for All Ages
What homeschooling family hasn’t wanted to escape the house on a beautiful fall, spring or summer day to play in the creek or stream? This article will tell you how to do just that, all…
-
How to Overcome the Challenges of Experimenting in Nature
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…
-
How to Teach About Earth Science Using Current Events
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…
-
Create a Nature-Focused Homeschool This Year
Nature isn’t just a backdrop for learning but a hands-on classroom that unlocks curiosity, fosters creativity, and instills a deep respect for the environment. Weaving in nature-focused homeschooling field trips and activities throughout the year…
-
Exploring Wild Bees in Our Ecosystem: Why Are They Important?
Let’s explore the world of wild bees – those tiny powerhouses essential for a thriving ecosystem. Much like when we explored freshwater macroinvertebrates to understand stream health, and the power of clouds to impact our…
