It’s hard to imagine just how little freshwater exists on Earth compared to saltwater. If you’re teaching the water cycle, your students might be amazed to learn that less than 3% of the Earth’s water is freshwater—the rest is saltwater. In this post, I’ll show you a hands-on freshwater learning activity that uses simple kitchen […]
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Studying the parts of a mushroom is a fun biology activity for students at many levels. One of the best, hand-on ways to learn mushroom anatomy is by dissecting one. In this mushroom dissection activity, students will observe the internal and external parts of a mushroom. Students will operate a microscope to observe spores and […]
The life cycle of fungi, like mushrooms, is unique and distinct from the life cycles of plants and animals. Understanding the stages of a mushroom life cycle provides fascinating insights into how mushrooms grow, reproduce, and contribute to their ecosystems.
Catching aquatic macroinvertebrates is an exciting, hands-on activity that makes for an unforgettable ecology field trip. This is an outdoor activity and is a great way to examine the diverse organisms of freshwater ecosystems with your homeschool or science class. This activity will enhance your classroom studies of biodiversity, bioindicators, entomology, or aquatic food webs. […]
Are you searching for an engaging and educational ecology activity to try with your students? Building your own food webs is a fantastic way to study the flow of energy between organisms – all while allowing kids to be creative! Best of all, this is an activity that you can complete outside, making it perfect […]
In this post, I’ve curated 23 beautifully handcrafted and thoughtfully designed Etsy finds that will help you create an inspiring outdoor classroom.
Are you in search of engaging ways to teach earth science in your homeschool or classroom? Hands-on activities help make complex concepts more memorable and enjoyable for students. Whether you’re building models of Earth’s layers, measuring stream flow, or exploring plate boundaries, these interactive lessons will bring earth science to life in your classroom! In […]
Are you studying birds in your homeschool or classroom? Engaging your students with interactive bird activities can make learning about these unique animals memorable. Birds provide a great opportunity to explore key science concepts, from understanding bird adaptations and behaviors to investigating their diets and life cycles.
In school, you usually learn that the three main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, and core. Geologists call these compositional layers because the layers are defined by the materials they are made of. However, geologists also think about how different layers of the Earth move: for example, do they flow easily? Are […]
Waterfowl and other waterbirds are some of the best wildlife to go view with kids in wetlands and other natural areas, regardless of your location. If you are planning a waterfowl field trip – or a whole waterfowl and waterbird unit – this waterbird & waterfowl activities list is the place to start! In case […]