A colorful, one-page study guide covering some of the early history of microbiology. Topics include spontaneous generation, the germ theory of disease and Koch's postulates. The focus is around the early scientists who laid the foundation for modern microbiology: Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur. Bacteria included are Bacillus anthracis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis which plaid a central role in early studies. It is in Word format so you can edit this and share as you'd like.
The evolution of reading clearly demonstrates that nature and nurture are intimately linked.
Scientists share the findings that helped them pinpoint key moments in the rise of our species
You can thank this Greek mathematician for your annual Pi Day celebration.
What did Steiner say about teaching lessons on plant classification? Here's a summary of how learning about plants helps a child develop.
There are some things in life for which I am grateful others are far more knowledgable than myself. I am well aware that being a health and wellness fan is a far cry from being a doctor or other me…
Scurvy! Yellow fever! Rabies! Must-read works of fiction and nonfiction about the history of medicine.
Although we homeschool year-round, I like to take a few weeks off at the end of the summer and have a fresh new start date for fall. If I am making any big curriculum shifts, I try to time it to begin whatever is new at this time. This autumn I am really excited about the shifts that we are making! Related: Benefits of
Ripple effects of the Klan’s takeover of Denver’s power structures in the mid-1920s are still felt, especially after the release by History Colorado last month of digital copies of the Klan’s…
At the beginning of the Tower of Babel story, we read that “the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.” Later, we are told that “the Lord did there confound the language of all the earth.” But the scientific history of languages tells us that the diverse tongues of the world did not originate from the splitting of a single language. Must we choose between science and scripture?(Supplement to Gospel Doctrine Lesson 6)
Folds is A wave-like geologic structure that forms when rocks deform, There are alot of types of folds, Check it out for more info and amazing photos
Here are 3 steps to using exit slips in the classroom.
Some of your passions and hobbies may have been shared by great scientists like Albert Einstein and Marie Curie. The Perimeter Institute has uncovered what 10 great physicists did in their spare time.
An avowed paganist in a time of religious strife, Hypatia was also one of the first women to study math, astronomy and philosophy
April 22nd is Earth Day and I am looking forward to celebrating with my kiddos. We are going to explore the natural world around us with the help of a few enticing books from DK Canada. Right now, DK is offering a selection of inspiring titles in their Earthly Pleasures Boutique. Best of all, these books are 30% off! (I confess there are few things I like more than a discounted book.) I am counting on Audubon's The Practical Naturalist to make up for the fact that I only studied Science as long as I had to (Grade 10). While I have always loved nature, animals and frogs (yes, I pick them up!), I couldn't tell you much about them. The Practical Naturalist helps you look at the world in a new light, whether you live in the city, suburbs or country. A chapter on weather and sky teaches you about climate and seasons and even how to read the dazzling array of clouds in the sky to forecast upcoming weather. There's a fun chapter called "What a naturalist needs" that outlines a "tool kit" of items to help you explore - like binoculars, notebooks, hiking boots and cameras. But all you really need is curiosity. As the book reminds us, we can find the natural world right in our own homes, seeing as we share them with "an array of successful opportunists" such as spiders, houseflies and fleas! The father and son team of Dick and James Strawbridge brings us Self Sufficiency For The 21st Century, demonstrating how to live a more sustainable life, whether in the city, the suburbs or the country. Sharing their experiences, tips and techniques, the authors show us how to make practical changes that reduce our carbon footprints. I'm not going to be slaughtering and butchering a pig in this lifetime (yes, there's a section on that), but I am interested in their tips for maximizing the gardening space in an urban or suburban yard, taking an energy audit of your home, setting up a workshop, encouraging wildlife and growing vegetables. The book even provides step-by-step instructions for making a solar dryer, an ancient cooking method that you can use to dry fruits and veggies. I sense a summer project for my husband. When I was a kid, I loved wildflowers. They grew in abundance right in the grass on our big front lawn at the cottage. In addition to being beautiful, the flowers were part of a perfect sanctuary for insects, worms and bees. I still love the combination of yellow and purple wildflowers today. Wildlife Gardening by Martyn Cox is a fun introduction to gardening and garden wildlife for kids. The book has colourful, simple, step-by-step gardening activities that can be explored anywhere from the city to the suburbs. Together with your kids, you can create a window box, a pond complete with pond plants, a hibernation log pile, a wildlife hedge, a butterfly house and more. The brave souls among us can even create a bee hotel. Love them or hate them, we all know how important bees are to the production of flowers and crops. The projects in Wildlife Gardening seem to be simple enough that even I can do them! Snail race track anyone? Enjoy Earth Day my friends! *I received books for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
Click to Download MOSS + LICHEN Nature Journaling Pack Hello, friends! I’ve been working on something super exciting (and a little nerve-wracking, truth be told) over the past few months and …
This listing is for my Rock Cycle watercolor pdf. While my daughter and I were studying rocks, I put this piece together for something to help us both learn how different rocks are formed. Perfect for home school, your favorite rock collectors and enthusiasts or a nature bag. PDF only (if you would like print options, please message me).
Encourage kids to explore and discover the world around them with these free printable Vintage Inspired Science and Nature Flash Cards.
Introducing The Natural History Book – a complete guide to the nature and wildlife of our world and written by a worldwide team of natural history experts. In the 11 years since the book was originally released, thousands of new species have been identified, and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life. Already featuring galleries of more than 5,000 species, The Natural History Book has since been updated to include dynamic discoveries such as the olinguito (the “kitty bear” of the Andean cloud forest), and a new species of deep-sea Bolosoma glass sponge photographed by the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, alongside a reorganization of the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding. Hardcover 664 pages Written by DK
This year, our family has been enjoying "Our Star Spangled Story," a living history style curriculum for early elementary kids....
This time of year is perfect for jumping into a study of Botany. There are only a few homeschool botany curriculum programs on the market, but there is at
This is a fabulous free printable collection of natural history posters. More specifically, birds, insects and butterfly posters by Adolphe Millot.
Rabbit Trails through Science is a literature based nature curriculum to ignite wonder in your homeschool by learning about birds!
"The mosses are a special delight to children because they are green and beautiful before other plant s have gained their greenness in th...
science and nature activities for elementary students
