Are you studying animal adaptations with your class? If so, there is nothing quite like a camouflage lab to learn first-hand how concealing coloration can help animals avoid being eaten by predators! This lab activity is very simple and effective for showing students how natural selection favors animals that can hide from predators. This lab […]
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Get ready! A lot is new at Wild Earth Lab this spring. Plus, we’ve got what you need to prepare for the April solar eclipse! Read on to learn about recently released units, free resources, and more! Below, I’ve put together a list of my most recent new units, freebies, blog posts, and upcoming sale […]
Learn about the relative distances between objects in our solar system! In this fun lab, your students will learn about the vastness of space and the spacing of planets in a hands-on way as they perform calculations and mark the locations of planets on a measuring tape. This post includes a materials list and directions […]
Get ready! A lot is new at Wild Earth Lab this winter, plus here are some all-time favorite winter activities! Stay up to date on my latest units, free resources, and more! Below, I’ve put together a list of my most recent new units, winter units, freebies, blog posts, and upcoming sale dates at Wild […]
There are three phases of water. Water can transition between these phases via six different phase changes. In this post, learn about each one, then try out the phases of water classroom activity at the end! Ice (solid) Water molecules are packed closely together and bonded in a rigid pattern, such that they cannot move […]
If you live somewhere that gets snow in winter, you’ve likely measured the depth of snow before! But with a few extra steps, you can turn this simple task into an awesome, hands-on snow measurements lab activity for your classroom. By measuring snow and performing calculations, we can determine snow water equivalent, stored water, and […]
Get ready! A lot is new at Wild Earth Lab this fall! Stay up to date on my latest units, free resources, and more! Below, I’ve put together a list of my most recent science units, freebies, blog posts, and upcoming sale dates at Wild Earth Lab! I hope my newest creations bring joy to […]
If you are a teacher, you know that combining math activities with real-world applications can make things a bit more interesting. Now taking applied math OUTSIDE?! Your students might just find that math is more fun than they ever thought it could be!
Today, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite nature art projects from my recent art camp, so that you can try them with your students too! These educational art projects will help students use art as a lens for learning about nature and science – all while trying new art mediums
This is a hilarious and hands-on way to experience competition between species and learn about natural selection and animal adaptations. In this post, you will learn how to set up your own bird beaks lab to try out in your classroom!