My last post was about how to create a cell model with clay. But if you’re looking for a more delicious way to identify the parts of a cell you’ll be amazed by this Edible Cell Chocolate Chip Cookie my niece made. She did such a wonderful job that I just had to share. What […]
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Konza Prairie Nature Trail- Kansas Nature Study
One of my favorite places to do nature study in Kansas is the Konza Prairie Biological Station, especially the nature trails. The Konza Prairie Nature Trail is absolutely breathtaking and very good exercise. The six mile hike can be strenuous but going the extra miles into the wilderness is amazing. Seeing the vastness of the […]
John James Audubon Nature Notebooking and Bird Study
Follow these 5 steps to do John James Audubon Nature Notebooking and Bird Study: 1. Read. Begin your study by reading and learning about John James Audubon. Born April 26th, 1785, he has an interesting life having come to America from England to learn about business. But instead he became one of the most well […]
An Amphibian Unit Study
I’ve been doing a little research on frogs and toads and thought I would share my favorite homeschool stuff on the subject. I got inspired by this little toad whom we ran into in our yard while doing yard work. We got some delightful pictures of him. There is so much on the web for […]
Wooly Aphids
On our last nature study……. We discovered wooly aphids: funny little bugs with feathers behind them. When we discovered these funny little bugs with feathers behind them, we wondered what they could be and why none of us had ever seen them before. It was obvious they liked the wood, perhaps as a food sources […]