Science

Field Trip - I tried to focus on the idea of animal conservation during and after this event.  Cara wrote her cousin an email explaining about why bison were brought from Montana to this National Park.  Previously it had been used to protect elk {hence the name}, but was later used to protect bison.

Response to Elk Island visit.

Squishy Human Body Model

An example of a sign posted around the home at specific water use areas.  This was in response to watching several online videos on the importance of water conservation within the home.  

Bird Feeder made with recycled materials.  Cara added nails for the birds to perch on, as well as a cloth and rafia nest for the birds to rest on.  

Experiment Write-Up - Growing bacteria

Experiment Write-up - Creating blood and a scab

Nature Study Focus - Trees

We've studied Maples, Pines, Oaks, Aspens, Cottonwoods, and Poplars

Maple Trees - nature journal

Oak trees - nature journal

Aspen and Pine Trees - nature journal

Related to Ferdinand story - watched online videos about the cork tree that grows in Spain.

Some questions asked by the girls - To find the answers we did a little internet research project.

Conservation activities -  Watched several You Tube videos on oil spills and conservation of Cheasapeake Bay {related to Secrets of the World story}.

Video Log:
Fresh Foods 101 - PBS Kids
Bill Nye the Science Guy - Digestion
Bill Nye the Science Guy - Life Cycles
Magic School Bus - Digestion

Human Body - Digestion Video: