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Summer Fun: Ecosystem Edition

Summer Fun: Ecosystem Edition
This is not my idea, but I know a good one when I see it, and I had to tuck this away to do this summer with the kids. Some kids at one of our schools did something similar for a science project, and then my friend Michelle, over at Scribbit, detailed the project when she did it with her children up in Alaska. That being said, so that I take no credit whatsoever, this is a really, really cool thing to do with your kids, young and old. Even my sixteen year old daughter was completely engaged for the hours we spent. First, here's what you need for each one: 3 clear 2-liter (empty) soda bottles clear packing tape aquarium gravel water dechlorinator rubber band 4" piece of netting (I used cut up pantyhose) soil fish, snails, or other aquatic life elodea, (which is banned in CA), duck weed (which the store didn't have), anachris, or other aquatic plants crickets, pill bugs, earthworms a few dead leaves and small sticks Can you see the little fishies swimming around? Can't wait to watch it all happen! Related:  miljö

Worry Dolls | Recycled Crafts - Recyclable Crafts for Kids - Recycling Craft Ideas This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine Total Time 1 hour Ages all-ages In Guatemala, kids tell their troubles to worry dolls- tiny figures that they tuck under their pillows at night. Take this tradition worldwide with a multicultural collection of clothespin dolls. What you'll need Craft sticks Glue Straight clothespins Yarn Markers Fabric scraps Wire or metallic pipe cleaners How to make it For each doll's body, first make the doll's arms (a parent's job) by using a craft knife to score the stick 1 1/2 inches from each end and then snapping the ends off against a countertop edge.

The Crafty Blog Stalker: What to Make Out of a Crystal Light Container I have one in my car with a roll of the small trash can bags in them. Also a mini first aid kit with some bandaids, small pair of scissors, finger packets of single use antibacterial wipes, a few pieces of gauze squares and roll of tape. Another has a few bobbi pins, comb, small travel sized hair spray, needle and thread, a few buttons, one of those really tiny bon bon clear fingernail polish (to stop frays and tears) a fingernail file and clippers. Around the house I use one under my bathroom sink for trash bags. Länkbiblioteket Tipsa gärna om fler bra länkar genom att maila oss! Markeringar: E = den här länken passar bäst till eleverL = den här länken passar bäst till lärareE / L = den här länken passar både lärare och elever Material från Naturskyddsföreningen L Allt material från Naturskyddsföreningen i skolanAlla läromedel, lärarfortbildningar, material och verktyg från Naturskyddsföreningen i skolan finns på skol-webben. E / L Energifallets digitala tidning för högstadietSuperspännande läsning om klimat, energi och hållbar utveckling. E / L Energifallets ordlista för lärare och alla andraUtskriftsvänlig PDF med ordlista på svenska och engelska och en affisch med tips för smarta klimatpratare. E / L Faktablad från Naturskyddsföreningen i skolanFaktablad om energi, klimat, mat, transporter och mycket mer. E / L Grön guideNaturskyddsföreningens enkla tips om hur var och en kan göra vardagen miljösmartare. E / L KlimatpratTips på konkreta och positiva sätt att prata om klimatfrågor. L Rädd eller förberedd?

Rainbow Batik I saw this wonderful project at this great site Pink and Green Mama (a favorite of mine)- as soon as I saw the project, I just had to try it out with Holly as this was right up her alley. When I showed her what we were doing, she was very excited. We started with a white cloth napkin and if she enjoyed this project we would later tackle something larger like an apron or book bag. This was just the right size for now though. You take your Elmers Gel Glue and draw a design all over your fabric. This project, though it looks fancy, was amazingly easy and quick!

Make your own jellyfish in a bottle. « BhoomPlay ~ Note for Thai fans ~ เป็นโพสเก่าที่มีแฟนบล๊อกจากต่างประเทศขอมาให้เขียนเป็นภาษาอังกฤษนะคะส่วนแฟนบล็อกที่ยังไม่เคยอ่านเรื่องนี้เลย ฉบับภาษาไทยดูที่นี่ค่ะ The other day, while I was thinking to get something to put in the water bottle for Bhoom to shake for fun. I saw a plastic grocery bag next to me and then this idea popped up. I think.. well, give it a try. With some trials and errors, my little jellyfish comes alive just like I thought it would be. : ) When daddy and son first saw it, they’re surprised with their jaws wide open. Things you need to make your own jellyfish (Hope you can find all these in your kitchen) : 1. Instruction: • Flatten the bag and cut off the handle and the bottom part (see picture 1) • Cut along both sides (see picture 2) to split into 2 plastic sheets – by the way, we only use just one of them. • From the center of the plastic sheet, fold it like a tiny balloon to make the head part and tie it with the thread – not too tight (see picture 3). Like this:

Skola och förskola Vi tror på barnen. Vi tror att handlingskraft och framtidstro hos nästa generation krävs för att kunna anta de stora utmaningar vi står inför. Och vi tror att en konkret och viktig miljöfråga som nedskräpning är en bra pedagogisk utgångspunkt i lärandet för en hållbar utveckling. Här erbjuder vi användbara verktyg och material för lärare och pedagoger. Grön Flagg Gå med i Grön Flagg! Om Grön Flagg Unga Reportrar - för ett hållbart samhälle Anmäl din klass till Unga Reportrar – ett journalistiskt skolprogram för högstadiet och gymnasiet. Unga Reportrar Delta i våra skräpplockardagar! Nu är anmälan öppen till årets Vi Håller Rent. Vi Håller Rent Inspireras av andra skolor och förskolor! Här hittar du aktiviteter och uppgifter inom hållbar utveckling från förskola upp till gymnasiet. Till Exempelsamlingen Material och inspiration Här hittar du vårt övriga material om hållbar utveckling. Pedagogiskt material Biologisk mångfald med Darwin Great Plant Hunt Sweden Kemikaliesmarta skolor och förskolor

Edible Teacups By Cindy Littlefield There is no shortage of teacups at the Mad Hatter's unbirthday party. In fact, the cups rotate around the table so quickly Alice never gets so much as a sip of tea. Made from ice cream cones and cookies, these edible cup-and-saucer treat holders are a cinch to assemble and will ensure that each guest at your child's tea party gets his or her fill. For each teacup, you'll need: Cup-style wafer ice cream coneRound sugar or shortbread cookieDecorator's icing2 gummy rings candiesAssorted candies, popcorn, or trail mix to fill the teacup Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. More Alice in Wonderland Crafts & Recipes Don't miss Alice in Wonderland on Disney Blu-Ray and DVD combo pack, and click here to meet Alice and her friends in Wonderland.

Water Blob: Tutorial A few weeks ago I saw this idea for water blobs floating around online and decided to try it ourselves the next time we were having friends over to play. Can I just say that this “water blob” was amazing amounts of fun. I layed on it, the kids jumped on it, slid across it and spent the entire day doing all sorts of crazy acrobatics. We loved it so much that I almost can’t wait to do another one. So what is a “water blob” and how do you make one? How do you make one? Fold the plastic sheeting in half and tape the three open sides with duct tape (it helps to have assistance) but leave open a small hole for the water hose. Put the water hose in it and let it fill. It is that simple and that fun. It did get a few small leaks on the edges throughout the day but we simply fixed them by applying more tape to the leaky spot. So go conquer the blob! Edited to Add: You MUST use heavy plastic sheeting. Don’t forget to follow along for more summer fun! Bobbie Latest posts by Bobbie (see all)

Tankar om energi Tankar om energi Ämnen: Fy, Bi, Ke, Ge, (Tk, Sh, Hkk) Energi finns överallt och vi använder den hela tiden, fastän den inte ens syns. Men vad är egentligen energi? Och varför måste vi minska vår energianvändning? Den här övningen innehåller ett bildspel, som kan användas för att utveckla resonemang kring energi- och klimatfrågor. Målet med Tankar om energi är att eleverna ska få kunskaper om människans beroende av naturen, men också om hur vi påverkar den. | Läroplanskoppling Tankar om energi (pdf) Material och verktyg: Energifallets bildspel till Tankar om energi. Genomförande Förbered genom att läsa igenom att klicka dig vidare till texterna till respektive bild nedan. Vill du redan nu förebereda för dokumentation av klassens arbete med Energifallet? Klicka på bilderna för att komma till frågor och faktatext till respektive bild. Energi finns överallt! > Frågor och fakta tillAllt är energi! Solen skiner oavbrutet. > Frågor och fakta till Solenergi! > Frågor och fakta tillFånga energin!

How to make gift bags from newspaper When I bought something at a store recently, the clerk handed me my purchase in a bag made from a newspaper. I liked it very much and had to make some more—thus today's DIY recycled newspaper project: gift bags made from the Wall Street Journal. You can vary the dimensions, of course, but here's what I used to create a bag that's 5" tall, 4.5" wide, and 3" deep. Stack two sheets of newspaper on top of each other. Cut out a rectangle that's 15.5" wide and 8.25" tall. Fold a flap 1.25" down from the top. Cut two pieces of cardstock or chipboard to 4.25" x 1", then glue them on the widest two panels just under the top fold. Put glue on the outside of the 0.5" tab and bring the left-most panel over to form the body of the bag, aligning the cut edge of the panel with the folded edge of the flap. Upend the bag so the 2" flap is now up. Put glue on both flaps and fold them inward to form the bottom of the bag.

How to Build a Milk Jug Igloo Here is some news coverage about children building iglus from empty plastc milk cartons: Building an Igloo, Jug by Jug – Angie Grayson’s first-grade class at Fairlawn Elementary School (Evansville, IN) spent three months drinking a lot of milk to build this 499-jug igloo. Library Builds Igloo to Celebrate Visit by Author – Otsego County Library in Gaylord, Michigan built a milk jug igloo to celebrate a visit by author Jan Brett. Milk Jug Igloo by Theresa Primary Pre-K – The Theresa (NY) Primary Pre-K Class built an igloo with the help of their teachers, Mrs. Cooper West kindergarten class uses milk carton igloo to emphasize fun, importance of reading – Erin Hill’s kindergarten students at Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary (Lubbock, TX) enjoy selecting books and crawling inside an igloo to read them because reading is cool.

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