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Printable Nature Journal for Kids - The Printables Fairy
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K to 4
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Printable Nature Journal for Kids features a downloadable nature journal to print. Included in the article are the definition of a nature journal, the why of keeping a nature journal,...more
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Printable Nature Journal for Kids features a downloadable nature journal to print. Included in the article are the definition of a nature journal, the why of keeping a nature journal, how to get started, and prompts. Watch where you click on this site since there are a lot of advertisements.
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tag(s): animals (283), journals (26), plants (145), senses (23)
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Use a five senses graphic organizer from Canva for Education, reviewed here to help students as they are completing their journal. Create a video using ScreenPal, reviewed here of your outdoor adventure. Use Google My Maps, reviewed here to virtually visit other places around the world and virtually create nature journals of items found in the images.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Fractivities - Fractal Foundations
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K to 12
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The Fractivities page from the Fractal Foundation offers a collection of free, hands-on classroom activities that help students explore fractals through math, science, and art. Each...more
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The Fractivities page from the Fractal Foundation offers a collection of free, hands-on classroom activities that help students explore fractals through math, science, and art. Each activity includes step-by-step instructions, worksheets, and teacher guides that demonstrate how repeating patterns appear in nature, geometry, and real-world systems. The lessons align with the Common Core State Standards in math and English language arts. The activities encourage teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving while building large-scale designs, exploring nature, or creating models. The activities range from simple paper projects to outdoor investigations, making the site useful for a wide range of grade levels and classroom settings.
tag(s): collaboration (137), commoncore (63), patterns (78), problem solving (282)
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Have students work in groups to create a large fractal design, such as the Sierpinski Triangle, using paper shapes or index cards. Each group can build a small part, then the class combines the pieces into one large pattern. Have students design their own fractal artwork using drawing, coloring, or digital tools such as Google Drawings, reviewed here. They can repeat shapes, zoom in on patterns, or create symmetrical designs inspired by the examples on the site. Use one of the Fractivities worksheets to explore how fractals relate to fractions, multiplication, or geometry. Students can calculate how many shapes are added at each step and predict what will happen next.
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QuestaGame - QuestaGame
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4 to 12
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QuestaGame is an interactive website and mobile app that encourages students to explore the outdoors by photographing plants, animals, and other living things they find in nature. Players...more
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QuestaGame is an interactive website and mobile app that encourages students to explore the outdoors by photographing plants, animals, and other living things they find in nature. Players upload their sightings, identify species, and earn points while contributing real data that scientists can use to study biodiversity. The game combines citizen science, environmental education, and friendly competition, making it a fun way to build observation skills, learn about ecosystems, and develop an appreciation for the natural world. This activity can be used in science, environmental studies, or outdoor learning activities to motivate students to explore their surroundings.
tag(s): animals (283), biodiversity (41), citizen science (43), DAT device agnostic tool (133), data (211), ecosystems (110), game based learning (319), plants (145), species (16)
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Take students outside to the playground, schoolyard, or nearby park and have them photograph as many different plants, insects, or animals as they can find. Students can upload their observations to the app and try to correctly identify each species. Afterward, discuss which organisms were most common and what this shows about the local ecosystem. Assign small groups different habitats such as grass, trees, garden areas, or pavement edges. Students can record and upload species found in their assigned area, then compare their results with those of other groups to see how living things change depending on the environment. Have students try to earn points by correctly identifying species and contributing useful data. Set a class goal such as reaching a certain number of observations or finding a certain number of different species.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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No Child Left Inside - Connecticut Department of Energy
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K to 12
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The No Child Left Inside (NCLI) website from Connecticut State Parks highlights a statewide initiative designed to encourage children and families to spend more time outdoors exploring...more
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The No Child Left Inside (NCLI) website from Connecticut State Parks highlights a statewide initiative designed to encourage children and families to spend more time outdoors exploring nature. The site promotes free programs and events in Connecticut's state parks, forests, nature centers, and museums, helping young people connect with the environment through activities such as hiking, fishing, boating, camping, wildlife observation, and outdoor learning. Many programs, such as the Families in the Park events, focus on hands-on exploration and environmental education while encouraging families to enjoy nature together and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. The goal of the initiative is to help youth build healthy habits, discover local ecosystems, and become future environmental stewards.
tag(s): ecosystems (110), national parks (29)
In the Classroom
After learning about parks and outdoor recreation, students can create posters using DesignCap Poster Creator, reviewed here to encourage families to visit a park. Have students explore a small outdoor area and identify parts of an ecosystem such as plants, insects, soil, sunlight, and water sources. They can create a simple ecosystem diagram showing how living and nonliving things interact. Inspired by programs featured on the website, students can work in groups to design a family-friendly outdoor event.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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30 Winter Olympic Games, Crafts, and Treats For Kids - Fun Loving Families
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K to 8
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The Fun-Loving Families Winter Olympics Games for Kids website offers a collection of fun, kid-friendly Winter Olympics-themed games, activities, and challenges that are easy to set...more
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The Fun-Loving Families Winter Olympics Games for Kids website offers a collection of fun, kid-friendly Winter Olympics-themed games, activities, and challenges that are easy to set up with minimal equipment. These activities help build excitement around the Winter Games while promoting movement, teamwork, and creative play. Teachers can use these ideas for indoor or outdoor PE sessions, brain breaks, classroom competitions, or cross-curricular units tied to geography, culture, and the history of the Olympics. The site provides clear instructions and adaptable activities for a variety of ages and spaces, making it versatile for whole-class engagement.
tag(s): crafts (114), game based learning (319), olympics (49), sports (89)
In the Classroom
Set up simple Olympic-style stations (snowball toss, speed skating races, curling with paper plates) to get students moving and excited. Assign students a Winter Olympics country and have them compete in friendly team events while learning about their nation. Have students time events, measure distances, record scores, and create graphs using LiveGap Charts, reviewed here to analyze performance data.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Be-LEAF-me - The Crazy Outdoor Mama
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K to 5
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The Leaf Mother's Day Card Set from The Crazy Outdoor Mama is a simple, nature-inspired printable activity that lets students create meaningful handmade cards for Mother's Day...more
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The Leaf Mother's Day Card Set from The Crazy Outdoor Mama is a simple, nature-inspired printable activity that lets students create meaningful handmade cards for Mother's Day or for special caregivers. This resource includes easy-to-use templates with a leaf-themed design and a playful "Be-LEAF me" message that students enhance by collecting and gluing real leaves or natural materials into the card shape. The activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and personal expression while also promoting outdoor exploration and connections to nature. With minimal materials and flexible directions, it can be adapted for a wide range of elementary grade levels and used as a cross-curricular project that blends art, writing, and environmental awareness
tag(s): mothers day (29), preK (329)
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Students can color the leaf. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to take a picture of themselves, upload their picture, and share a message. Students can decorate their cards with leaves or other natural materials.
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Nature Cat - PBS Kids
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K to 3
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The Nature Cat website on PBS Kids is an interactive, student-friendly platform that combines educational videos, games, and activities centered on exploring the natural world. Designed...more
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The Nature Cat website on PBS Kids is an interactive, student-friendly platform that combines educational videos, games, and activities centered on exploring the natural world. Designed primarily for young learners, the site follows Nature Cat and his friends on outdoor adventures that encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and an appreciation for nature. Students can engage with science concepts through short videos and hands-on virtual activities that promote observation and inquiry, while the overall design supports early elementary learners in building connections between classroom learning and real-world outdoor experiences.
tag(s): game based learning (319), preK (329), problem solving (282)
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Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to share the information that they learned from the episode. Students can go use Padlet, reviewed here to create a timeline from seed to plant. Students can visit a zoo via a virtual field trip.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math at Home- Kindergarten - Math Learning Center
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K to 1
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The Math at Home - Kindergarten page, part of The Math Learning Center's free "Math at Home" series, offers a rich selection of engaging math activities, games, and printable practice...more
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The Math at Home - Kindergarten page, part of The Math Learning Center's free "Math at Home" series, offers a rich selection of engaging math activities, games, and printable practice materials specifically designed for young learners. Organized into thematic sets--such as "Numbers to 5 & 10," "Double, Add & Subtract," and seasonal "Medley" explorations, the site encourages hands-on, pattern-rich learning around counting, addition and subtraction, geometry, measurement, and data, all available without registration and framed to build math confidence and exploratory thinking.
tag(s): addition (138), counting (67), game based learning (319), geometric shapes (153), measurement (123), numbers (122), patterns (78), place value (42), preK (329), subtraction (118)
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Students can complete a page from the Kindergarten printable practice book available on the Math at Home site, then hunt around the classroom or home to find objects that match the numbers or shapes they worked with. Using the Math at Home "Digital Scavenger Hunt" activity, have children explore a Google Slides scavenger hunt to locate and identify math tools or representations (like dice or ten-frames). Take a "math walk" around the classroom or outdoors, where kids can count and compare real-world objects like steps, chairs, or leaves.
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But Why- Winter Solstice - Vermont Public / But Why: Adventures
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Step into the shortest day of the year with this engaging lesson plan for grades 3-5. The resource guides students in exploring the scientific phenomenon of the winter solstice, what...more
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Step into the shortest day of the year with this engaging lesson plan for grades 3-5. The resource guides students in exploring the scientific phenomenon of the winter solstice, what it is, why days get shorter, and how people around the world observe it. Through mindfulness exercises, outdoor nature walks, multimedia (video) prompts, drawing and research tasks, and cultural-tradition comparisons, the plan weaves together Earth science, geography, social studies, and reflection. Educators can use it to foster curiosity about seasonal change, connect students to nature, and spark discussions about how communities celebrate light, dark, and renewal. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): cultures (291), earth (191), seasonal (47), seasons (59), sun (87)
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After watching the short solstice video, have students draw a quick sketch showing the Earth's tilt and how it creates the shortest day of the year. Using the lesson's examples of solstice celebrations worldwide, have students create a simple chart comparing how three cultures celebrate light, darkness, or renewal. They can create the chart digitally with Vizzlo, reviewed here. Then have them choose one tradition to illustrate or describe in a short paragraph, or make a class slideshow presentation with Genially, reviewed here.
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How to Celebrate Winter Solstice With Kids-Tinkergarten
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K to 5
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View this article, a warm and inspiring resource that offers educators and families a lively, nature-based guide to celebrating the winter solstice with children. It begins by explaining...more
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View this article, a warm and inspiring resource that offers educators and families a lively, nature-based guide to celebrating the winter solstice with children. It begins by explaining the astronomical basis of the solstice, the year's shortest day, and frames the moment as a joyful turning point toward more daylight ahead. The article then shares hands-on activities such as decorating with evergreens, exploring shadows, making pomanders, crafting ice lanterns, and lighting candles or lanterns to welcome the longer days to come. With its focus on outdoor exploration, sensory experiences, and rituals that build community, this resource easily supports lessons on science, seasonal changes, and shared classroom celebrations.
tag(s): crafts (114), earth (191), seasonal (47), seasons (59), sun (87)
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Take students outside to observe and trace their shadows at two different times of day. Have them compare lengths and direction, then discuss how the winter solstice relates to changing sunlight. Have students design and create an ice lantern using molds, natural materials, and freezing temperatures. They can record the steps, observe melting rates, and explain the science behind freezing and thawing. Connect this to solstice traditions involving light. Inspired by the article's ritual ideas, students can create paper lanterns, write wishes or hopes for the growing light, and participate in a short "lantern walk" around the classroom or hallway. Afterward, they write a reflection on why people celebrate the return of longer days.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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10 Crafts & Activities Winter Solstice - How Wee Learn
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Explore the simple, nature-inspired crafts and hands-on projects to help students understand the meaning of the winter solstice through art, observation, and play. From making icy sun...more
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Explore the simple, nature-inspired crafts and hands-on projects to help students understand the meaning of the winter solstice through art, observation, and play. From making icy sun catchers to creating themed journals or light-themed decorations, the activities encourage students to notice seasonal changes, reflect on light and dark, and connect outdoor learning with classroom discussions. It's an inviting collection for teachers looking to blend science, creativity, and seasonal celebration.
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tag(s): crafts (114), earth (191), seasonal (47), seasons (59), sun (87)
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Have students create simple ice sun catchers using water, natural materials, and a freezer or outdoor cold temperatures. Afterward, they can write a quick observation about how the changing light interacts with their artwork and what this reveals about the winter solstice. Using a solstice-themed journal (inspired by the page), have students write short entries describing what they notice about daylight, temperature, and nature during this time of year. For a digital version, use Book Creator, reviewed here. After learning about different cultural celebrations of light around the solstice, students can create a small craft (such as a lantern, candle silhouette art, or light-themed collage) and write a short explanation card that connects their piece to the meaning of the solstice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What Is the Winter Solstice? - Bozeman Public Library
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3 to 7
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The video "What Is the Winter Solstice?" explores why the solstice marks the shortest day of the year by following host Jane Lindholm at an outdoor Earth clock and in ...more
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The video "What Is the Winter Solstice?" explores why the solstice marks the shortest day of the year by following host Jane Lindholm at an outdoor Earth clock and in a planetarium, where she and meteorologist Mark Breen explain Earth's tilt, daylight patterns, and the cultural meaning behind this seasonal milestone. It provides clear visuals and real-world demonstrations that help students connect scientific concepts with seasonal changes they can observe. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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Using a globe and a flashlight, have students recreate Earth's tilt and shine the light at different angles to see how daylight changes. Have students look up the sunrise and sunset times for your location on the solstice and calculate total daylight. Then have them repeat this for an area in the Southern Hemisphere and compare the results. Have students measure the length of a shadow at the same time multiple days leading up to and after the solstice. Then have them graph the results using ChartGizmo reviewed here to observe how the angle of the sun changes over time.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Winter Solstice Activity for Kids - Treehouse Schoolhouse
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Celebrate the magic of the year's shortest day with this engaging winter solstice activity from Treehouse Schoolhouse. The website offers a clear and teacher-friendly explanation of...more
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Celebrate the magic of the year's shortest day with this engaging winter solstice activity from Treehouse Schoolhouse. The website offers a clear and teacher-friendly explanation of the winter solstice. It provides a free "Winter Solstice Daylight Tracker" worksheet that guides students in recording sunrise and sunset times, calculating daylight hours, and graphing the changes. The activity supports scientific inquiry, observation skills, and simple data analysis, and it can be paired with nature walks, journaling, or seasonal crafts to deepen students' understanding of how Earth's tilt affects daylight. This resource is easy to integrate into lessons on seasons, natural cycles, or winter traditions and works well for a wide range of classroom settings.
tag(s): crafts (114), cultures (291), data (211), earth (191), seasonal (47), seasons (59), sun (87)
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Have students use the Winter Solstice Daylight Tracker to record sunrise and sunset times for several days. They can calculate total daylight hours and create a simple line graph that shows how the amount of daylight changes. Assign students to keep a short journal on paper or using Write Reader, reviewed here where they note outdoor observations during the week of the solstice. After learning about the winter solstice, students can create a piece of art that represents the "longest night" or the "return of the light," such as a watercolor sunrise, paper lantern, or nature collage.
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The AMAYZING Outdoors - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education's A"MAY"Zing Outdoors promotes outdoor activities for learning and fun. These lessons help alleviate "spring" fever as the end of the year approaches,...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education's A"MAY"Zing Outdoors promotes outdoor activities for learning and fun. These lessons help alleviate "spring" fever as the end of the year approaches, but can be used at any time throughout the year. Activities include: STEAM Team, Naturexplore Scavenger Hunt, Peaceful Planters, and Do Something! Bingo. Lessons are grouped into kindergarten through grade 2, grades 3 through 5, and grades 6 through 8. All games are linked to Google Slides that include a teacher overview, the required time, skills, and reflection.
tag(s): conservation (109), recycling (47)
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Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to take pictures/videos of themselves completing the activities from the "STEAM Team." Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here, to document the growth of their plant during the "Peaceful Planters" lesson. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to reflect on their learning after playing "Do Something! Bingo."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nature Guys Podcast - Bob Staggenborg
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4 to 8
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The Nature Guys podcast is created by Bob Staggenborg, a former educator and nature enthusiast. He co-hosts episodes with various naturalists and experts, sharing engaging discussions...more
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The Nature Guys podcast is created by Bob Staggenborg, a former educator and nature enthusiast. He co-hosts episodes with various naturalists and experts, sharing engaging discussions about wildlife, conservation, and outdoor exploration. The podcast aims to inspire curiosity about the natural world and encourage people to spend more time outside.
tag(s): animals (283), conservation (109), listening (119), podcasts (172)
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Students can work in small groups to research and record their own short nature-themed podcast episode using Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here, inspired by Nature Guys. They can script, narrate, and even add sound effects to bring their topic to life. While listening to an episode, students can take notes on interesting facts, key ideas, and new vocabulary. Afterward, they can share one thing they learned and one question they still have. After hearing about an animal or ecosystem from the podcast, students can choose a related topic to research and create a mini-presentation, poster, or digital slideshow with Canva Edu, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sunlight on the National Mall - Smithsonian Science Education
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The Smithsonian Science Education Center's Sunlight on the National Mall is an interactive simulation designed for primary Earth and Space Science students. This resource allows students...more
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The Smithsonian Science Education Center's Sunlight on the National Mall is an interactive simulation designed for primary Earth and Space Science students. This resource allows students to observe the Sun's arc over the Smithsonian Castle throughout different times of the day and across all four seasons--Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. By exploring 360-degree views of the National Mall, students can investigate how the Sun's position in the sky changes over time. A complementary Sun Data Sheet is provided to help students record their observations during Winter and Spring. The simulation is accessible via web browsers on desktops and laptops, and is also available for tablets and smartphones through the Amazon Apps & Games Store, Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.
tag(s): seasons (59), simulations (46), sun (87)
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On a sunny day, take students outside to stand in one spot and trace their shadows with chalk at different times. They compare their real-life observations to how shadows change in Sunlight on the National Mall. If outdoor observations aren't possible, they can use a lamp and a pencil on paper to create a mini sundial. Students can use a flashlight and a small object (like a toy or cup) to model how the Sun's changing position affects shadows. Have students predict and test how a shadow changes when the light source moves, connecting their discoveries to the simulation's observations of sunlight and shadows at different times of the day. Students can explore how sunlight varies in different locations, comparing the Sun's path on the National Mall to other locations (ex., the Arctic Circle vs. the equator). Students can research and present why some places experience nearly 24 hours of daylight or darkness during certain times of the year. They can use Google Slides, reviewed here to make a presentation. The teacher can create a template to make it easier for young learners.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What is Teacher Self-Care, and How Do You Practice It? - Waterford.org
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The Waterford.org blog post "What Is Teacher Self-Care, and How Do You Practice It?" emphasizes the importance of self-care for educators to prevent burnout and maintain well-being....more
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The Waterford.org blog post "What Is Teacher Self-Care, and How Do You Practice It?" emphasizes the importance of self-care for educators to prevent burnout and maintain well-being. It dispels the misconception that self-care is selfish, highlighting that attending to one's health enables teachers to better serve their students. The article suggests practical self-care strategies, such as maintaining a gratitude journal, engaging in outdoor walks, connecting with loved ones, and incorporating mindfulness practices like meditation and breathing exercises. By integrating these habits into daily routines, teachers can enhance their resilience and effectiveness in the classroom
tag(s): mental health (60), professional development (296)
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Start or end the day with a short mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing, guided meditation, or a gratitude reflection. This benefits both students and teachers by creating a calm, focused learning environment. Encourage a culture of gratitude by having students contribute to a gratitude wall or keep individual gratitude journals. Participating alongside students can help teachers cultivate positivity in their daily routines. Create the journals digitally by individual Book Creator stories reviewed here or a class journal in Google Slides reviewed here. Incorporate quick check-ins at the start of class where students and teachers can share how they're feeling using a mood scale, emojis, or reflective prompts. This fosters a supportive environment and reminds teachers to be aware of their own well-being. Schedule short movement breaks, stretching, or relaxation activities throughout the day. These moments help reduce stress and keep both students and teachers refreshed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Horticulture and Landscaping Jobs - PBS LearningMedia
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"The Horticulture and Landscaping Jobs" collection on PBS LearningMedia introduces students to careers in plant science, landscape design, and environmental sustainability. This site...more
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"The Horticulture and Landscaping Jobs" collection on PBS LearningMedia introduces students to careers in plant science, landscape design, and environmental sustainability. This site includes over 1600 engaging videos and real-world job profiles and highlights professions such as horticulturists, landscape architects, and greenhouse managers. It helps students connect biology, ecology, and design to rewarding, hands-on careers in the green industry. This collection supports STEM learning, career exploration, and environmental education.
tag(s): careers (184), ecology (116), plants (145), STEM (380)
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Challenge students to act as landscape architects, designing an outdoor space (a park, school garden, or backyard). They can sketch a layout on paper or digitally using Sketchboard reviewed here or Draw.to reviewed here. They can choose appropriate plants and consider climate, soil, and sustainability factors. Students can learn a hands-on horticulture skill by propagating plants from cuttings (growing a new plant from a leaf or stem). They can track growth over time and discuss how horticulturists use propagation in nurseries and greenhouses. Then, students can collect soil samples from different areas and test pH levels and nutrients. They can predict which soil type would best support plant growth and relate findings to careers in agriculture and landscaping. Have your students design an eco-friendly garden that conserves water, supports pollinators, and reduces environmental impact. They should consider elements like native plants, rain gardens, and composting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Design Squad Nation - PBS Kids
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2 to 8
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PBS Kids Design Squad features four activities: Design, Build, Watch, and Games. In the Design section, you can draw scenes of the outdoors, fashion, sports, food, animals, and more....more
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PBS Kids Design Squad features four activities: Design, Build, Watch, and Games. In the Design section, you can draw scenes of the outdoors, fashion, sports, food, animals, and more. In the Building section, you can create buildings, machines, toys, and vehicles. The Watch section features videos on learning with the Design Squad, do-it-yourself, and clips. The fidget games from the Games section include learning about electricity, farm life, natural disasters, and floods.
tag(s): crafts (114), design (77), engineering (141), game based learning (319), machines (17), musical instruments (63)
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Students can participate in the site's activities and enter challenges. Students can upload their work to Padlet, reviewed here to share with others. Students can learn more about electricity, farm life, natural disasters, and floods as they play the games on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Human Development Institute Creative Commons Images - Human Development Institute
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K to 12
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Finding Creative Commons images representing all members of society is difficult; the Human Development Institute shares a gallery of free, downloadable photos that include people with...more
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Finding Creative Commons images representing all members of society is difficult; the Human Development Institute shares a gallery of free, downloadable photos that include people with disabilities in all aspects of culture. All images are hosted on Flickr, reviewed here. Open any of the included albums to view photographs taken in different settings, such as outdoors, in music class, and in a university setting. The images include subjects of different ages, disabilities, and races. Open any photo and follow the links to download to your device or share to social media links. Although attribution isn't required, whenever possible, include attribution when using images that are not your own.
tag(s): creative commons (29), disabilities (37), images (273)
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Bookmark and save this collection of images to use in many different circumstances. For example, use these images when building slide presentations, writing classroom newsletters, or accompanying math story problems. Save your favorite images from this gallery into a personal Flickr album to easily find them, and include images shared by other sites such as Fresh Folk, reviewed here, EDUimages, reviewed here, and Nappy, reviewed here. Include images chosen for students to use in a Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams folder. Ask students to use images when writing blogs with eduBlogs, reviewed here, creating videos with FlexClip, reviewed here, or in creative writing projects shared on Google Sites, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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