Nearly every species of sea turtles are endangered, with three sea turtle species classified as critically endangered. At this writing, the Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the most endangered.
So, why are sea turtles endangered?
The cause of their endangered status ranges from pollution, climate ...
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Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting seeds indoors is one of my kids’ favorite activities of the year. They enjoy watching the seeds build root systems and dumping the seed cups to see the roots. We make extra seed starts each season so we can use some of the young plants to study roots. Plus, some of the young plants may ...
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The Richter Scale Activity
Through the centuries many myths, folklore and scientific theories have been created to explain earthquakes. However, the most current and widely accepted theory is the plate tectonics theory. This theory was first discussed in the early 1900’s by a German scientist Alfred L. Wegener.
The ...
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How to Make a Rain Gauge
If you’re planning a weather study in your homeschool, co-op, or classroom, teaching students how to make a rain gauge yields a project they will keep for years to come.
This is a super-easy, 3-step rain gauge project. You need four items--a jar, ruler, a floor tile, and putty.We used a mason ...
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The Creature Crew Science Kits: Animal Eyes
We decided to homeschool because we wanted to gear each child's education to their interests. This has meant many hours….days….weeks studying animals with our youngest.
When I discovered The Creature Crew science subscription boxes for kids ages 5-10, we were beyond excited ...
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Make a Pi Day Bracelet or Necklace
This Pi Day bracelet and necklace activity provides a concrete representation of Pi. For younger students who may struggle with the concept of Pi being an infinite number, the Pi bracelet and necklace gives them a way to remember and communicate what Pi is.
How to Make a Pi Bracelet ...
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