Hibernation in animals and other dormancy Hibernation in animals is a much talked about topic in elementary science, but it’s misunderstood. Listen in to hear about hibernation and the different forms of animal dormancy including torpor, brumation, and diapause. After covering the basics of animal dormancy, we’ll talk through 6 different activities inspired by sleeping […]
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The Great Backyard Bird Count: How to Put Together a Bird Feeding Station with Martha Holzheuer [Ep. 27]Prepping for the Great Backyard Bird Count I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about setting up a bird feeding station for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Martha Holzheuer is the owner of Nature Niche and has had an amazing career with a focus on native plants as […]
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Celebrating the Winter Solstice with an Outdoor Party for Your Elementary Students [Ep. 26]Celebrating the Winter Solstice Winter break is coming and so is your classroom party! Instead of taking elements from Christmas or Hanukkah for your winter party this year, consider celebrating the winter solstice instead. The winter solstice is a natural phenomenon that everyone on Earth experiences at some point in the year making it an […]
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Planning a Field Trip Made Easier with Education Director James Dake [Ep. 23]Planning a field trip I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about field trips, their importance for students, and tips for planning a field trip in a less stressful way! James Dake is the Education Director at Grass River Natural Area and has over a decade of experience […]
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Different Kinds of Children’s Outdoor Activities and Games for Teaching Science [Ep. 22]Children’s outdoor activities and games Lesson planning for outdoor activities is challenging if you haven’t seen it in action before. Trying to imagine how to implement children’s outdoor activities and games without some sort of modeling or prior support seems incredibly daunting. However, I’m here to help you with descriptions and examples for different kinds […]
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10 Nocturnal Animal Books: Introducing Animal Adaptations That Help Animals Survive the Night [Ep. 21]Nocturnal Animal Books Nocturnal animals are inherently interesting creatures and could be a great way to hook your students into your science studies this October. Bats, flying squirrels, raccoons, owls, moths, and more could grab your students’ attention, but many of them have never seen these creatures. Introduce them and their unique adaptations through picture […]
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6 Animal Migration Activities for the Elementary Classroom [Ep. 20]Animal migration activities Fall animal migration is in full swing and is a natural phenomenon that your students will love to study! And guess what?! It’s a very dynamic concept that can actually apply to physics, life science, Earth science, and space science! In this episode, I introduce a Next Generation Science Standard for each […]
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Nature Based Preschools and Elementary Classrooms: Talking Teacher Roles with Dr. Rachel Larimore [Ep. 18]Teacher roles in nature based preschools and elementary classrooms I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about teacher roles in nature based preschools and elementary classrooms! Dr. Rachel Larimore is a consultant, educator, and former nature preschool director and has recently co-written a book about the human element […]
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6 Fun Fall Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards [Ep. 17]Fun fall activities Learning through play is a powerful way to teach your students. Gamifying your curriculum will help your students experience your content and will help them understand the phenomena in a deeper way and fall is a great time to begin this process. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 fun fall activities […]
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6 Citizen Science Projects for Elementary Students and Teachers [Ep. 15]Citizen Science Projects Citizen science projects are powerful, real-world opportunities to develop your students’ science skills, get them involved with the community, contribute to the scientific community, and nurture future stewards of the Earth. But what are they? Citizen science projects are opportunities that involve non-scientist participation in data collection and reporting for scientific research. […]
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