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Fall is here. That means sweatshirts, changing leaves, and pumpkins! I remember how much I loved carving pumpkins growing up. After watching them grow all summer in the garden, in the fall we would finally get to pick just the right one for our ...
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Polishing Pennies Chemistry Experiment
Try this simple chemistry experiment in your kitchen with supplies you probably already have on hand!
When pennies are made, the copper on their surface is bright and shiny. Over time, the copper oxidizes and becomes dull and dark. Sometimes they even turn green. In this polishing pennies ...
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Fall Tree Study Projects
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The fall weather here has been wonderful - perfect weather for getting outside for a Fall tree study.
Sketching Plant Parts
We started by taking a look at one of our house plants and naming all the parts my son had just read about. ...
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Observing Nature With The Discovery Scope
We love nature walks whether in the backyard, a local nature preserve or park. Sometimes, we just walk to see what catches our eyes. Other times, we search for something specific like animal tracks, leaves, flowers, nuts or insects. These days, we are investigating nature on a much smaller ...
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Honey Bee Unit Study Resources
Our local library has a great, new feature - a live honey bee hive inside the kids area! The hive is enclosed in glass so kids can view what goes on inside. There is a pipe leading from the hive to the outside. The honey bees are free to come and go.
My kids are bee fanatics, so they are thrilled ...
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The Minimalist Guide to Nature Journals
Nature study and nature journals are a very simple and energizing element within a homeschool routine that uses nature journaling. The foundation is direct observation – getting outdoors and experiencing nature with all of the senses. The idea is to look carefully, trusting what you see instead ...
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