We are having a fun time this year looking at plants. The boys have become well aquainted with the word botany and now they use it easily. When asked what they were doing in school they said they were doing this and that but they loved BOTANY! When we began this year it was a brand new word, now it is a good friend. We have begun, but not yet completed, the leaves of the plant. To organize our study we have been looking at the plant from the bottom up. Since the leaves came before the flower we did what we could with leaves at that time. Much of the fun of leaves, however, is to look at them in real life. To take your leaf identification card out and see what you find that matches it. The see the different shapes, colors and sizes. The different edges, and arrangements on the stem. Well in our neck of the woods there havn't been a whole lot of leaves out yet, so we are postpone part of our study until they are thriving. We went on to flowers while we wait for nature to make us some leave to look at. To begin with and to tie into our seed lesson we read through much of the book called Little Wanderers. It is mainly about how seeds travel but there is whole lot of great description of the flower the seeds come from and the plant itself. It can be found here for free, bought here from Yesterday's Classics. As I read through the book, boys with itchy fingers colored or did copywork, or drew. Here are some samples of their work on the dandelion. One of their personal favorites. Dandelion coloring page by Zak Parts of the Dandelion page by Max Copywork page about the Dandelion by TJ We learned from our reading that the dandelion got its name from it's jagged leaves which look like lions teeth. Drawing of a Dandelion by Max. He loved the idea that the young leaves were delicious in salads and very healthy to eat. Flowers that we read about we looked for their sticker in our Usborne Nature Sticker Book. Then I went out and found four different kinds of flowers to disect. We got out our parts of a plant diagram we had just done and cut away. It really is amazing how many different ways God has designed the same parts. Parts of a flower diagram by TJ Parts of the flower pop-up diagram. Parts of the flower montessori cards. Parts of the flower "go pick a flower" game. (go fish) We add into our lapbook a mini book on phototropism. Cover by Max Inside by Max. Lastly we made a few flowers from paper and talked about their parts. The most interesting and important function of the flower, pollination, we have not forgotten. We will be looking at that aspect of botany through the eyes of the bees and the butterflies for the next 8 weeks before we wrap up this year with the trees and leaves. Though we did not have time to fit it in yet, I made this copywork notebook from Elizabeth Gordon's vintage book The Flower Children. It is availabe for sale at Currclick.

So one of my goals this year was to put student work up on the walls in my classroom. You see, with 200+ students, how do I put all students' work up? Well that's just it... I don't. I was already collecting sample work from students (you know, keeping the REALLY good ones to show next year's students what their final product should look like), but wasn't doing anything with those samples aside from keeping them in a drawer until the following year. That's when I decided that it was time to put those samples up on the wall. I realized that I don't have to put up samples from EVERY student... meaning, I don't have to put up the eye-sores non-sample work. Below are pictures of what now adorns my very colorful and educational wall. I have already referenced projects on the wall several times... And my 8th graders are reminded of the science they forget from learned in 7th grade. Fun, right? And after receiving numerous emails requesting templates to make some of the foldables shown above, I decided to make a few tutorial posts. You see, my students are AMAZING artists and therefore none of the above projects required templates. Just instructions. So here they are. Organization of Life Foldable Tutorial Cells Foldable Tutorial Cell Cycle Foldable Tutorial Happy Projecting! (I know, I totally made that word up.)

Planted Paradise is the stamp set that On Stage attendees received as a gift. This is one of the many benefits of being a Demonstrator! Today's card is my first creation with this set, which I

If you've followed me for very long, you know I'm a huge fan of the Stampin' Up! note cards and envelopes. These precut / prescored note cards measure 3-1/2' x 5' when folded and are a lovely smaller size than your regular size card. Note Cards online here. Check out all these gorgeous patterns - half of them with gold foil detailing - in the new Nature's Sweetness pack of designer paper from Stampin' Up! I have used 6 of the patterns in my 2 note cards today! Details for the Nature's Sweetness designer paper in the from Stampin'

Selected drawings created in 2015 by Dutch artist Anouk Griffioen. The Rotterdam, Netherlands based artist creates drawings with a clear connection to

I used the new Planted Paradise stamp set from Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2024 Mini Catalog to create a quick congratulations card to share with you today. I made this project out on…

Botanical Name of Horsetail: Equisetum arvensis, Equisetum arvense. Other Common Names: Bottlebrush, shave grass, corncob plant, scouring rush, field horsetail, pewterwort, paddock-pipes, Dutch rushes, snake pipes, small scouring rush, åkersnelle (Norwegian), cola de caballo (Spanish), prêle des champs (French), Acker-Schachtelhalm (German). Habitat: Horsetail is native to both North America and Europe. It is one of only a few Equisetum survivors from the dinosaur era. In parts of Northern America, Canada, and Europe it is often considered a rather bothersome weed because of its prolific tuber system. Plant Description: Horsetail is a perennial plant of the Equisetaceae or the horsetail plant

Before diving into a plants unit or animals unit, I think it’s good to spend a little time exploring living vs. non-living. This helps learners have a clear understanding of how living things work. And that’s exactly what this free living vs non-living learning pack can help you do. By the way, you may also like ... Read More about Living vs Non-Living Learning Pack

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Botanical Name: Potentilla anserina, Argentina anserina. The genus name Potentilla derives from the Latin word 'Potentia' which means power. The other genus name Argentina is drawn from the Latin word 'argentum' meaning silver. The species' scientific name anserina means 'of the goose', either because the plant was used as food for geese or because the leaves bear a resemblance to geese feet. Most Sandinativan common names of the plant include the word 'goose'. At first, the plant was placed in the genus Potentilla by Carl Linnaeus (1707 - 1778), a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, but was reclassified in 1990

Our plant life cycle activities are always a highlight of our year! We spend most of our fourth quarter studying the life cycles of plants, butterflies, frogs, and meal worms. It’s one of my most favorite times of the year and one that my kiddos really look forward to! Our end of the year open […]

Your little learners will love exploring the needs of living things with this hands-on Science unit!

Use these sequencing cards printable to teach many skills to your preschooler including order, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

Learn Human Life Cycle Vocabulary in English.

Welcome back! Chasing a deadline or two…. Working with the Tuesday Morning (#738) Sketch and taking a few liberties. I flipped it to the horizontal position and fit my three shapes a little …

Updated for Distance Learning: Along with the traditional printable task cards, a digital set has also been added into Google Slides which is perfect for distance learning and paperless classrooms. This set of 80 Cell Task Cards comes as both a printable paper version that you can use to make physical task cards (with a game board if you wish) as well as an interactive digital version used with Google Slides. With both versions, you have the versatility to use this with students in class as well as use it for paperless classrooms/distance learning. Both versions come with student worksheets where students can record their answers (the digital version in Google Slides contains text boxes to directly type in their answers). I have also provided an EDITABLE Template for the paper version so that you can custom make your own task cards. CLICK HERE to see a Video of the Digital Version in use. CLICK HERE to see a Video of the Paper Version in use. 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Our Natural Disasters Packet has notebook pages and worksheets as well as some hands-on activity ideas covering the following events: Flooding Mudslides Tsunami Tornado Hurricane, cyclone, typhoon Blizzard Heat Wave Drought Wildfire Sinkholes In this packet you’ll find one page on each of these events. Often, natural disasters occur because of geologic changes or extreme weather conditions. Students explore the cause of each of these events. They also find out what ...

Be creatively inspired! Today's paper crafting projects were designed by the talented members of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Virtual Stamping Community. Links to blogs or Pinterest have been p

As a leading researcher in the field of biology, Robin Wall Kimmerer understands the delicate state of our world. But as an active member of the Potawatomi nation, she senses and relates to the world through a way of knowing far older than any science. In Braiding Sweetgrass, she intertwines these two modes of awareness--the analytic and the emotional, the scientific and the cultural--to ultimately reveal a path toward healing the rift that grows between people and nature. The woven essays that construct this book bring people back into conversation with all that is green and growing; a universe that never stopped speaking to us, even when we forgot how to listen.

Welcome to an all new Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge! When it's 110+ degrees out, there's not much else to do but stamp! This weeks challenge is full of so many beautiful images and possibilities. Of course I was inspired by the pretty little succulents, but also by the beautiful marbled background. I started things off by creating the Polished Pink watercolor background on Shimmery White card and added a few Pale Papaya splatters for good measure. Next up were the adorable macrame plant hangers, which I added some Smoky Slate pots to. Then came the fun part...planting the succulents! I used the spiky plant die from Perfect Plants dies, then added some string of pearls from the Potted Succulents dies. See those little bits of Soft Succulent plants peaking from behind the Polished Pink plant? Those came from the ends of the macrame hanger! I die cut the little tassel at the end, snipped off what I needed and tucked it in the pot. I love finding alternative uses for our products! Lastly, I added some Gold Metallic Pearls to completed the beaded macrame look! Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are staying cool if you are in parts of the world that are heating up right now. Happy Stamping!Products Used:

I'll just admit it. I would not have purchased the Planted Paradise stamp set. I received it as a gift. I decided that I needed to give the set a try. And I'll just admit it. I had so much fun playing around with this set! It can be found...

Australia-themed printables gathered here would help you to organize fun and educational activities for kids. Australia Day is just around the corner – it is a perfect time to stock […]

There are so many different types of animals to learn about when teaching your kids about classifying animals. Our Animal Classification Chart Printable with fact cards and cheat sheets will help kids learn some basic animal classification terms as well as classification information for 50 animals.

Hi Friends! I’ve been a bit MIA lately, due to all the house renos and new addition we’ve been working on. This past weekend I also painted our living room and fireplace – wow, what a difference paint makes! I’ve got a new video coming your way tomorrow (or Friday) and next week I’ll share […]

Thoughtfully developed by herbalists, this cooperative game does more than explore healing herbs: it also supports compassion and kindness.Everyone helps pick berries and get all players back to Grandma's house safe and sound. Resolve challenges (Sore Muscles or Sprained Ankle) by matching Plant Cards to the remedy herbs pictured on the Trouble/Challenge Cards. Watch out for treacherous creeks that slide your marker back. Use Cooperation Cards to help other players overcome their challenges.An intriguing online extension teaches real-world wildcrafting skills: harvesting plants and processing them to make food and medicine. Best Natural Toy by Mothering magazine.Includes: Beautifully illustrated 20" sq. game board52 accurately drawn plant cards (with common and botanical names)Everything else needed for playFor 1 - 4 playersView our entire line of Cooperative Games & Activities.

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Botanical Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum. The genus name, Eupatorium, is derived from the ancient king Mithridates Eupator, who was the first to use a similar plant for medicinal purposes. Perfoliatum is a reference to the manner in which the stem appears to perforate the base of adjoining leaves. Other Common Names: Wood boneset, thoroughwort, sweating plant, thorough-stem, teasel, agueweed, thorough-wax, feverwort, wild Isaac, crosswort, vegetable antimony, Indian sage, tearal, wild sage. Habitat: Boneset is mainly found in the temperate regions of North America, ranging from Florida to Canada. It is found as far west as Texas and is a common weed

Botanical Name of Herb Paris: Paris quadrifolia. In Chinese herbal medicine, the species Paris Polyphylla and Paris quadrifolia are used in similar fashion. Other Common Names: One berry, true love, Einbeere (German), parisette à quatre feuilles (French), uva de raposa (Spanish), ferlaufasmári (Icelandic), firblad, (Danish), sudenmarja (Finnish), ormbär (Swedish), zhow sho (Chinese) - refers to both Paris quadrifolia and Paris polyphylla.. Habitat: Herb paris is native to North and Central Europe, and to some parts of northern Asia. The plant prefers moldy, base-rich soils and grows best in damp shaded areas. It is commonly found in deciduous and coniferous forests.

Botanical Name: Plantago psyllium, Plantago afra. In recent years, the Latin name Plantago Afra has been deemed the correct scientific name of the plant. Still, Plantago psyllium is most commonly used and what is used in most herbal books. The common name psyllium can apply to at least three plant species (Plantago psyllium, Plantago arenaria, Plantago ovata) or/and their seeds and seed husks. Other Common Names African plantainGlandular plantainBlack psylliumFlea-seed plantFleawort, Flohkraut (German)Herbes aux puces (French)Loppekjempe (Norwegian)Loppfrö (Swedish)Loppefrø (Danish)Rohtoratamo (Finnish). Habitat Black psyllium (Plantago psyllium, Plantago afra) and French or sand psyllium (Plantago arenaria) are native to the Mediterranean, Central

Following on from the start of the Chemistry Advent Calendar yesterday, here's another festive post, this time looking at the chemistry of the poinsettia plant. The red leaves of the poinsettia plant can be used to make a pH indicator...

Botanical Name: Dichroa febrifuga. Dichroa's species name 'febrifuga' means 'medicine used to reduce fever' and refers to the use of it to treat high fever, particularly related to malaria. The plant's applications in this regard are known from the Himalayas, Malaysia, and China. Other Common Names: Blue evergreen hydrangea, Chinese quinine, and fever-flower. In Chinese herbal medicine, it is called chang shan (root) and shu chi (leaf). Habitat: Dichroa is prevalent in China (in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Taiwan, Xizang). It is also found growing wild in Bhutan, Cambodia, northern

Use this interactive resource to practice or assess the concept of behavioral and structural (physical) adaptations for your upper elementary school students. In this sort, students cut and paste examples and definitions of different types of adaptations. They then sort examples (and definitions) with pictures of the structural and behavioral adaptations into the correct columns and create a notes sheet to use as a reference. Sorts are excellent critical thinking activities for elementary and middle school students! Sorts teach students how to identify particular characteristics, compare and contrast them, and then determine which group or classification an object belongs. This higher order thinking strategy is essential in the sciences! NEWLY included: A 6-question 1/2 sheet to use as a class starter or exit ticket AND a vocabulary review application project where students use the sort words in a diagram, story or comic strip. NOW DIGITAL! Sort is set up as a Google Slide with the boxes as drag and drop! Enjoy! THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF THE FOLLOWING BUNDLE-CHECK IT OUT FOR A DEAL! Adaptation Lesson Bundle including stations, cut and paste and task cards More great stuff on Ecology and Adaptations! *Adaptations and Natural Selection HW/Worksheet *Animal Adaptations in Winter task cards, pass game with 15 animals *Animal Research Project-Graphic Organizers, habitat, adaptations, locations *Animal Adaptation Experts Science Task Cards - reading, visuals & worksheets *Create A Critter *Biome/ Ecosystem Research Template-Graphic Organizer for Non Fiction Writing *Quick Animal Adaptations Matching Cut and Paste *Animal Adaptations Observations Research Graphic Organizer-quick and easy!

I am so excited to unveil my newest set of Free Downloadable Nomenclature Cards for the 3-6 classroom! I have been working on this set fo...

Botanical Name: Stachys palustris. Marsh woundwort is a species with several subspecies. Other Common Names: Woundwort, clown's woundwort, downy woundwort, hedge nettle, marsh betony, espiga palustre (Spanish), åkersvinerot (Norwegian), Sumpf-Ziest (German), épiaire des marais (French), knölsyska (Swedish), galtetand (Danish). Habitat: Marsh woundwort is native to Europa and Vest-Asia but it has been introduced and become naturalized in North America. The plant prefers moist habitats. It is often found near lakes, banks of ditches and streams, pastures and moist arable land. Due to the plant's persistent tubers, it can become difficult weed to get rid of. Description: Marsh woundwort is a

Botanical Name: Evernia prunastri. Other Common Names: Ekmossa (Swedish), mousse de chêne (French), Eichenmoss (German). Habitat: Oakmoss is widespread throughout Europe, North Africa, Asia and North America. Description: Evernia prunastri or oakmoss is a lichen of the Parmeliaceae family. The genus Evernia contains about ten different species. The thalli (the vegetative body of a lichen) are bush-shaped and grow together to form large clumps. The thallus is flat and highly branched. It grows on trunks and branches of shrubs and deciduous trees like oaks, fruit trees, and blackthorn but also sometimes on pine trees. It is green to light whitish-green

Botanical Name: Polygonum multiflorum. The generic name “Polygonum” is probably derived from two Greek words – “poly” means “many” and “gonu” means “knee” in reference to the swollen articulated nodes of the stem. The species name “multiflorum” may be derived from the Greek words – “multi” means “multiple” and “florum” means “flowers” in reference to multiple flowers arranged in the form inflorescence. The plant belongs to the plant family Polygonaceae. Other Common Names: Climbing knotweed, flowery knotweed, fo-ti, fo-ti-teng, he shou wu, or ho shou wu. Habitat: Polygonum multiflorum is widely seen in all parts of China and it is

Reading Focus Cards and how they help with struggling readers and special needs homeschooling.

Botanical identification, wildcrafting, medicine preparation and uses of Chaparral (Larrea tridentata).