We are studying ecology, the environment/environmentalism, and conservation. While this subject is very topical right now will also serve as a great basis for any future studies in earth science.
I made a list earlier of the Brainpop movies we are using this term. I also wrote about this middle school level science book that has a environmental science theme.
And I wrote about another book called Planet Patrol A Kid's Action Guide to Earth Care. Today I read the first section with Z and she did the activity which was naming the different species that live in our yard. Since we have no fish or amphibians living here we took those categories out and added invertebrates. We looked at what we could from the window and then went out for a walk with the field guide. There were a couple types of birds we could recognize and many type sof plants were not in the guide but she made a good list.
Then at her request she made a mancala board from an egg carton, an idea from a new recycling book she got.
Then she picked out some herb seeds for her new Hyrdoponic Greenhouse that she got for her birthday.
Then today at the library I found three books in the series Our World, OUr Future that look really neat.
I am also planning a trip to the nearby recycling plant as well as other local places that teach about the environment, renewable energy, sustainable farming, as well as botanical gardens, and animal sanctuaries. etc.
We are also going to come up with some volunteering projects (which we can do now that she isn't acting.)
I feel like all of this is giving her a good base for being a compassionate scientist and problem solver.
I know some of you have kids who are involved with helping endangered species so if you would like to recommend websits or groups that we could add to our curriculum please do!
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