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After we investigated worms, the kids decided on a mural as the project to show what they had learned. One thing they all helped with was painting the soil, then they worked in teams to make different parts of the mural. One team cut some green paper for grass. They studied what worm tunnels looked like and painted them onto the soil. After each team worked on the part of the mural they signed up for, they wrote information that they wanted to share about their part of the project. Another team used books to review what worms look like so they wouldn't miss any details! Then they made some worms and added them to the tunnels. The top one says, "At night worms bring dead leaves into the soil." Another team worked on the cocoons which they learned held the eggs until they hatched. One team wanted to paint flowers and make roots to show how worms help them. Many kids were very interested in how the worms created castings that helped hide their tunnels from predators and also helped plants grow by providing food. One big interest that surprised me was the predator/prey relationships! If we had another month of school, I think they would have loved to do an inquiry on the food chain. After reading a book called "Feathers For Lunch," they made the connection through their own discussion that the worm eats the dirt, the bird eats the worm, the cat eats the bird! They thought that was so cool! They used the same book to investigate which local birds were worm eaters to add to the mural. They were also really starting to get into the different types of birds and what sounds they made! Another possible inquiry had we more time! They also found out other predators liked to eat worms such as moles, hedge hogs and snakes, so they had to add these to the mural also! They also glued feathers to wooden clothespins after studying what robins, blue jays and house wrens looked liked. They did such a great job making them accurate but I didn't get photos of them! They also added some documentation from worm observations. Here is the finished mural! I now know, because of these little researchers, more than I ever thought I would know about worms! They truly loved this inquiry and took ownership of it! The more I have learned this year to let go and let the kids pick what to study based on their interests and experiences, the more I see with my own eyes the value in it! I am having more fun teaching than ever before! Of course, this big group of scientists and engineers that I have this year have made it extra enjoyable!
A picture might be worth a thousand words but National Geographic photos leave us speechless. Known for their captivating daily pictures, they also offer an opportunity to dive into the photo archives of previously unpublished or forgotten works.
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The Super Pit is the largest open-pit gold mine in Australia. A canyon-size hole populated by house-size trucks, it's large enough to be seen from orbit. Here's what it looks like up close.
The images show the perilous conditions miners operated in.
Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times & Middle Ages.. Next stop, West Africa! Challenge 1: Gold Mining Machine! Gold and salt were Ghana’s most valuable trade resources. Ghana became a powerful empire after taking control of trade routes, located
f you are looking for a simple science activity to do with the kids, then look no further! This magic milk science experiment is perfect for you! It amazes the kids every time and it is super easy to do too! Just grab a few household supplies and have a blast with magic milk!
I have completed a year of the “Made On Monday” project, which involved making a 5 inch piece of artwork every week. I chose to make mine from the scraps left over from my other textile…
Full, step-by-step, picture tutorial for making an easy, fun, drawing robot. A great first robotics projects for kids of all ages.
The images show the perilous conditions miners operated in.
It's been quite a few weeks for little books. From a world record to an art project to book jewelry, here's a roundup of some fascinatingly tiny books.
Collage artists are often confronted with questions of copyright and ownership. Can I take and use this image? If I do, when will cease to be someone else’s and become my own? Does such a line even exist? This project deals directly with these questions, employing a common theme –the colour yellow– to alter, and […]
Looledo comes up with the most amazing crafts that anyone can make with everyday household items. This Marble Slide is no acception…I love it, and I believe your kids will too! …
Up here in the High Arctic, the 2,300 residents of Longyearbyen share their home with polar bears and go without sunlight for five months of the year. I'm just back from five days in Longyearbyen,
The Boy found the children’s book Make It Work! Building by Andrew Haslam at our local public library last week. When we got home, he sat drooling over all the projects and loudly pointing out his favourites. After some cajoling and batting of the eyes (his – not mine), he managed to convince...Read More »
There wasn't a dry eye at Kellingley Colliery, in North Yorkshire, and there was mixed emotions. The 450 miners worked their final hours, bringing an end to deep coal mining in the UK.
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The average yield of this income-focused basket of stocks is 9.8%!
Want to make your own Mimikyu? Here’s the template I made! I printed mine on a lightly yellow tinted cardstock (which is why its more yellow in the picture) and used good ol’ Elmer’s glue.. I feel...
I mentioned several months ago that several projects of mine were being published in Volume 7 of the magazine Just Steampunk!. The magazine has now been released and I am enclosing the project photos
Science Experiment: Sink or Float with Oranges - My kids are always up for an experiment, and this one gifted us with great conversation!
If you're looking for things to build in Minecraft when you're bored, I've put together a roundup of 32 cool build ideas. I'm sharing survival houses, mansions, castles, and more.
The more dirt you wash, the more gold you'll find. Here is a complete guide on what a sluice box is and how to use one to find more gold today!
DIY SURVIVAL CONTAINERS FROM CO2 CARTIGES: I recently got some empty co2 cartiges from a friend of mine. After keeping them in my workshop for a year, I had the idea of transforming them into small containers, that are really resistant, and can serve you as extra airsoft pellets tanks or as …
Every two weeks some blogger friends of mine get together for an art series that explores a different art material or art process. Last month we tried fabric resist art and this month we are working with crayons. I’m so excited by this crayon art sculpture. It is such an easy art project for kids. […]
In a game full of squares, there's bound to be a little bit of personality in those mobs.
Image 6 of 11 from gallery of Mine Plug: Didactic Subterranean Architecture. © Brandon Mosley
The Boy found the children’s book Make It Work! Building by Andrew Haslam at our local public library last week. When we got home, he sat drooling over all the projects and loudly pointing out his favourites. After some cajoling and batting of the eyes (his – not mine), he managed to convince...Read More »
Learn how to build a catapult cannon in this STEM activity, then play a game that explores physics and math. All inspired by Mr. Bean!
