We read about snails in The Handbook of Nature Study and proceeded to the backyard to make some observations. We are also making tentative plans to construct a sunflower house if Rob gives me permission to dig up more of the yard. It was such a beautiful day! We lifted up a patio stone and struck... invertebrates! Woo hoo!
Here's a picture of a centipede that we happened upon.
He wasn't
very happy to be disturbed!
There is a pill bug in this dark crevice, although it is difficult to see.
The girls put together a collection of rocks, dead leaves, and branches from some bushes on a bed of moss, using a wicker paper plate holder, one of Barb's suggestions from Challenge #6.
The girls each did a nature journal page. I have to print out some more pages for this; Kathryn used lined paper. Of course, Nathan wants lined paper for his nature journal - to each his own, right?
We also sighted some spiders, but we didn't get pics. I think we'll move on to spiders next week, then insects. I have some grasshoppers to dissect! :-)
We didn't make field guide cards today, but I think my children will want to do this activity, especially when I show them the sample at the Handbook of Nature Study blog. We seem to finally be settling into a nature study routine. This challenge has been extremely helpful for our family!
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Apr. 17, 2008 - I love this entry
Posted by HarmonyArtMom
This is a great example of nature study, so much learning going on and connections being made.
I look forward to seeing your field guide when you start.
I like lined paper too. :)
Thanks for the link,
Barb-Harmony Art Mom
Apr. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by rcelliott
Ok, I'll bite. What is a sunflower house?
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