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Weather Unit Study
Introduce learners to the science of weather with this flexible unit study. Designed for a variety of ages and learning styles, this resource explores clouds, storms, the water cycle, forecasting, and climate through engaging books, interactive experiments, field trips, art … [continue reading]
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Birds Unit Study
Birds Unit Study has free and low-cost activities, lesson plans, worksheets, study guides, and more. Learning Objectives Learn what birds are and what they bring to their environment. Learn about the different types of birds and their individualities. Explore the … [continue reading]
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Birds
Bald Eagle Info In-depth American bald eagle information, viewing directory, stories, poems and photos. Bald Eagle – Endangered Species, Wildlife Species Information: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In-depth American bald eagle information, viewing directory, stories, poems and photos. BirdNet… [continue reading]
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Frogs
Frog Lifecycle Lifecycle Booklet Crayola Lifecycle Lesson Plan Tadpole to Frog Frog Life Cycles Cut and Paste https://www.rsd.k12.pa.us/Downloads/FrogLifeCycle2.pdf Frog Life Cycle Wheel https://www.marketweightoninfantschool.co.uk/_documents/%5B632109%5DScience_-_1_Frog_Life_Cycle_Wheel_Instructions.pdf Frog Life Cycle Wheel https://kindergartenmom.com/wp-content/uploads/KMOM/Frogs/FrogLifeCycle.pdf Frog Life Cycle Worksheet https://www.itsybitsyfun.com/life-cycle-of-a-frog-worksheet.html Frog Dissection Virtual Frog Dissection Kit https://froggy.lbl.gov/virtual/… [continue reading]
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Entomology
University of Kentucky Dept of Entomology Several articles give resources and basic information about insects and their relatives, while others outline activities with different insect themes. Iowa State Entomology Index Lesson plans and bibliographies. Periodical Cicadas information from The University … [continue reading]
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In A Pumpkin Shell
A book review of In A Pumpkin Shell and An Apple A Day, both authored by Jennifer Storey Gillis In A Pumpkin Shell tells all you ever wanted to know about raising pumpkins. It even shows how to grow a … [continue reading]
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Grandparents Day Camp at Independence Oaks
Grandparents Day Camp Saturday, August 19, 2023, 2-4 p.m. Calling all grandparents and grandkids! Join us for a fun day of learning about butterflies and moths. How are they different? How are they alike? What butterflies are in your backyard? … [continue reading]
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Bat Chat at Independence Oaks
Bat Chat Saturday, August 26, 2023, 7-8:30 p.m. Search for nightlife during an evening stroll along the trails at Independence Oaks County Park. Listen for bats using the Echometer Touch by Wildlife Acoustics, which translates the echolocation calls into a … [continue reading]
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Homeschool Series Aquatic Insects
Aquatic Insects Red Oaks August 10, 2023 & Wint August 16, 2023 Giant water bugs, water scorpions, whirligig beetles and water bears, oh my! There is a whole world of activity just below the surface ready for our exploration. Be … [continue reading]
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Puddle Jumpers at Independence Oaks
Puddle Jumpers at Independence Oaks August 11, 2023, 10:30am-11:15am Children ages 3-6 can enjoy nature fun as they increase their love for the great outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and related activity. Each child … [continue reading]
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