Cacti in Bloom So, in my first post about the Desert Botanical Garden, I wrote that I wanted to visit when the cacti were flowering. Well, I did it! My husband and I visited in April, and things were more beautiful than I imagined! We saw many different cacti,
Walkabout Meaning Traditionally, a walkabout was a rite of passage for Aborigines of Australia. Males between the ages of 10 and 16 went into the forest or “bush” as they called it. Alone, they wandered the forest for up to six months. This was thought to be a spiritual journey
, Learning About Insects Most kids are fascinated by insects! The estimated number of insect species in the world is 900,000, so it should be easy for students to find one that they would like to discover more about. Overview of Insects It’s fun to start with phenomena
Why are There New Sports at the Summer Olympics? Two of the new sports at the Summer Olympics have a close connection to the host nation. The Olympics are scheduled to be in Tokyo, Japan. One new sport, karate is a sport that started in Okinawa, Japan many years ago.
Giving Thanks Who doesn’t like being told they are appreciated? Each year teachers look for ideas for Mother’s and Father’s Day, but there are others that students can give thanks to. Each year in the spring, my students wrote thank you notes to school support staff. This included bus drivers,
How the Hunt for Evidence of Beavers Started Beavers live in a wetland habitat. My kindergarteners were learning about habitats. I showed them this video. It has a catchy little tune that had them wanting to sing it again and again! As you can see the beaver appears at the
How I Go About Prepping Students for Building a Nest Before students begin building a nest, they need to learn about bird nests and the birds that occupy them. Observing Nests Usually, before I start this project, students have been talking about seeing robin’s nests and the
What is Geocaching? Basically, geocaching is a worldwide treasure hunt! It started in 2000. Since then, over 3 million caches (things that are hidden) have been placed around the world. Once the treasure is found a log is signed, so the hider knows who’s found it. The Science Behind
What is Renewable Energy, and Why Should Students Learn About It? Renewable energy is an energy that is continually replenished. There is an unlimited supply, and they do not contribute to climate change. Thus, knowing their advantages and disadvantages helps us to understand how we can use the right mix
The Question That Started It All “Climate change isn’t real,” the student said. I responded with my usual “Scientists tell us there’s a lot of evidence for it”. The student chimed back, “Well you haven’t shown us any. I mean… where are your numbers?”. Oof. In one time-stands-still “Ah-ha” moment,
Cicadas Noise Have you ever heard the buzz of cicadas? If you have, you probably remember their distinctive sound! These insects make a loud buzzing sound that grows louder and louder. To hear their sound and learn how they make it listen to this video from 1:50 to 2:30!
Where is the Desert Botanical Garden? I visited the Desert Botanical Garden in January while visiting my daughter and son-in-law in Phoenix, Arizona. The gardens are in the Sonoran Desert. This desert covers much of the southern half of Arizona, some of southeastern California, and part of Mexico. Like
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