Category: Geography

  • Observe Life At A Pond

    Observe Life At A Pond

    During the summer, ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water are full of life. Take some time to observe what’s going on. Use the following suggestions to create a one of a kind summer study. Visit a pond, lake, river, creek, or ocean (if another body of water is not available). Observe life at the…

  • Make A Night Of It!

    Make A Night Of It!

    Take advantage of some especially nice summer evenings with a fun family activity under the stars. Here are some suggestions: · Observe the moon. Find out when the full moon will be and take some time to moon gaze. Bring a telescope along with you if you have one or view it through a cardboard tube.…

  • A Summer Adventure

    A Summer Adventure

    Use the following questions to create a one of a kind summer adventure that can be used to inspire a story (written or told), comic, video, or some other kind of writing or drawing projects. It can also be used to plan a real life adventure, a tour, or to jog a memory. What would…

  • Start A Three Sisters Garden

    Start A Three Sisters Garden

    Have you ever heard of companion planting? Native Americans grew certain vegetables together because they benefited each other during their growing cycle. Start a gardening project that includes plants that will benefit each other during their grow cycle. Check out the related posts below for more information about the Three Sisters. To begin your gardening…

  • Flower Values

    Flower Values

    What you’ll need: The chart provided below, printed out, or paper and pencil, a calculator, a website, book, or another source of spring flower names What to do: Choose 5-10 of your favorite spring flowers (common or scientific names) and figure out the number value for each word. If you need a little help with…

  • Wildflower Research Project

    Wildflower Research Project

    As the weather warms up, and nature starts to awaken from its slumber, the beauty of the season begins to burst free. Much of that beauty is reoccurring in the form of wildflowers that can be found on the roadside or in private and public gardens. If you enjoy the colors and smells of Spring,…

  • From Bud To Bloom

    From Bud To Bloom

    For this activity, please choose a tree in your yard or somewhere very close by. Next, choose one or more methods to document your observations: Drawing, writing/journaling, picture or video recording, or an audio recording device. Observation Suggestions What kind of tree is it? Find out its name and the type of tree it is.…

  • Wind, How Is It Measured?

    Wind, How Is It Measured?

    Use the following questions to help research wind, then use the experiment suggestions below to do some measuring and observing of your own. What is wind? Where does it come from? How is wind measured? What types of winds are there? Where can they be found? What effects wind? Why is wind measured? What tools…

  • Alaska Fun Page

    Alaska Fun Page

    How many words can you make from the words: THE LAST FRONTIER Note: Add some fun twists and turns to your game with the info in this post. Alaska Word Search Alaska Activities Alaskan Facts What are you most interested in learning about Alaska? Animals of Alaska: What animals live in Alaska and where can…

  • Snowflake Fun Page

    Snowflake Fun Page

    How many words can you make from the words: CATCH A SNOWFLAKE Note: Add some fun twists and turns to your game with the info in this post. Snowflake Word Search Snowflake Related Activities Snowflake Experiment Online Activities Online Puzzle: Snowflake – How long will it take you to do this online puzzle? Coloring Pages:…

  • Hot Air Balloon Fun Page

    Hot Air Balloon Fun Page

    How many words can you make from the words: BALLOON RIDES Note: Add some fun twists and turns to your game with the info in this post. Hot Air Balloon Fill-In Place the words from the word bank into the puzzle. Hot Air Balloon Related Activities Imagine what it would be like to take a…

  • Lizard Fun Page

    Lizard Fun Page

    Finish The Phrase Lizard Crypto Lizard Related Activities Lizard A-Z: Make an A-Z list of lizards from around the world, living or extinct. Write the alphabet on one side of your page, or on your device, fill in the letters with the names of the lizards you know, then look up the rest in a…