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Backyard Bird Study To Build Critical Thinking

Spring has arrived, and what better time to shift the learning outdoors and take advantage of the living lab that is your own backyard. There’s a lot to explore, but this post’s focus is on birds, and how to turn kids’ observations into exercises in critical thinking. The activities below are designed to help kids

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Buggin’ Out

For budding entomologists and nature detectives, these free insect lesson plans and investigations help take the learning outside:  Field Guides Essential for comparing illustrations with actual crawlies and flying beasties discovered, and for learning fast facts. Here are a couple you can download for free: Orkin Guide: Has color photos and basic information on common

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