The PawPaw is a tree that is so wild and unique and wonderful, and yet, is often quite unknown--it is the only native citrus tree we have in the upper east East Coast and midwest areas. Like some of the other trees I have recently shared in this series, Paw Paw is an underappreciated and
A pawpaw's flavor is sunny, electric, and downright tropical: a riot of mango-banana-citrus that's incongruous with its temperate, deciduous forest origins.
September ushers in the season for pawpaws, North America's largest edible native fruit and a delicious treat that's unfamiliar to most. Learn what it is and where to find it across Philadelphia.
Take a look at our video collections about Indiana history. The Indiana Bicentennial Minute is narrated by Hoosier icon Jane Pauley, and tune in to Hot Pepper History for some laughs.
Ever heard of the pawpaw tree? Ever tasted its fruit? Did you even know it had fruit? Though it does not have the name recognition of an apple or peach
Images of witches, skeletons, and other specter abound this time of year. But we really don’t need to look much beyond the natural world for a dose of spooky entertainment?
Our Raccoon Craft for Kids is a perfect indoor craft activity for a chilly Fall day! One summer we took a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to go camping for the weekend and during
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An anemometer is a weather instrument. An anemometer measures the speed of the wind. If you are working on a weather unit with the kids you might want to make one of these cool paper cup anemometers. Materials safety goggles 2 straws 5 small (bathroom) paper cups paper punch small stapler or tape pencil with eraser push pin recycled plastic container with lid (frosting, yogurt, etc.) heavy weight to put in container (rocks/ pebbles/sand/clay) Directions (Adult Supervision Required) All participants should wear safety goggles. Use a paper punch and in 4 of the cups punch a hole about a centimeter down from the rim. In the 5th cup punch 4 evenly spaced holes about a centimeter down from the rim and also make a small hole in the bottom center of this cup. Make a small hole in the center of the rim of the plastic container Push a pencil through the center hole of the cup and also through the plastic cover of the container which will be the base of the anemometer. If desired, add some weight (sand, rocks, etc.) into the container so the wind will not knock over the anemometer. Slide one of the straws through the hole in one of the 4 cups that has only one hole in it. Bend the end of the straw that is inside the cup and tape or staple it to the inside of the cup. Place the other end of the straw through two of the holes in the 5th cup. Then through the hole in one of the other cups.Also tape or staple the end of the straw to the inside of the cup. Repeat the last 2 steps with the remaining 2 cups. Make sure the 4 cups all have their open ends facing in the same direction (clockwise) around the center cup and pencil. Push the push pin through the two straws where they overlap and then into the pencil eraser. Mark one of the cups with a marker! Use that cup as your starting point when measuring wind speed. When the wind blows count how many times the marked cup goes by in one minute. You may want to measure (count) and record the wind speed 2 or 3 times per day. You could compare morning and afternoon wind speeds. Is the wind stronger in the morning or afternoon? Compare different days. Make a graph with your data. ~ To view directions for making a protractor anemometer click here. Have fun learning about weather.
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Versatile Paw Paw Recipes ideas to create. Easy fruit desserts or ice cream, smoothies as well as oven bakes with paw paw or papaya.
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For this activity, you will be making a pond. Algae is a primary producer in ponds, and tadpoles, frogs, […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Historical Society’s newest exhibit is looking at some of Indiana’s local legends. Indiana Lore: Tracing the Roots of Indiana’s Tall Tales is open at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center through Nov. 6. Each story highlights mysterious themes around buildings, bridges, railways, parks, cemeteries and impossible creatures. Guests […]
Learn about different types of clouds in this song for preschoolers. It's sung to a familiar tune and full of cloud facts.
The Return of the White River Monster By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian It’s October and time to look at history stories that are creepy or just weird. Regular readers will recall that some time ago, I did a post about the White River Serpent, (as opposed to the Beast of White River which was a […]
All about Make Your Own Barometer for Kids. Learn more about Barometers with our Fun Science Website for Kids about Barometer.
The winter months give us a little extra time to think about new things, including our home landscape for the coming year. Some people have installed backyard orchards, choosing the more typical fruit varieties you might find in Indiana, including apple, pear or tart cherry. Have you heard of the pawpaw tree?
This tornado in a bottle is a quick and easy weather science experiment. Learn how to make a tornado in a bottle with a few simple materials.
Here is a quick inspired-by-Dr. Seuss thunder science experiment! This science project is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and even older kids--who can make the best thunder?!
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Make this adorable pom pom penguin decoration with your own homemade pom poms! An excellent winter kids craft idea!
Make this super cute cardinal craft using just paper strips. The post includes a free template you can print out. Perfect for winter or a unit on birds!
Kids and adults alike can be startled by thunder. But by understanding what causes thunder, both curious and fearful kids can learn that there is nothing to fear from thunder. In fact, it's a fascinating phenomenon that reveals much about how the atmosphere, storms and electricity work.
Explore and investigate all about the pond ecosystem and the animals that live there! Check out my pond activities designed for preschool, pre-k, & kinder.
Try these creative family fun night ideas from parent groups across the country.
Today's post is written by Bren, a contributor to PreKinders. Observing and recording the weather is a daily activity in many pre-k classrooms. This is
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Grandparents/Grandfriends Day is the time for celebration to honor the important role they have in our children's lives. This year Grandparents Day is nationally recognized on September 8th. Most schools choose their own date for this event since it is so close to school starting. This program has songs, poems, and activities for a school wide event. You can also modify it to fit your school program. It is all planned, all you have to do is teach the words to the children. Our grandparents were very touched watching their grandchildren perform these cute songs and poems. The portraits the grandchildren made were also a big hit! *Additional licenses will need to be purchased for other teachers or classes using this grandparents day program. Contents: Invitation Grandparent/Grandfriend Certificates Awards: Youngest Grandparent/Grandfriend Oldest Grandparent/Grandfriend Traveled the Farthest Most Grandchildren Planning Overview Prop Ideas Presenting the Program Grandparent Rap Song Yes Sir That's My Grandpa/Grandma Song (original) Grandparents Are Special Poem Glasses Poem What Grandparents Do Poem Take Me To My Grandparents Song Grandparents Are Nice Poem Grandparents Original Acrostic Poem Letters for Acrostic Poem Advantages Grandparents Quotes What Are Grandparents Poem My Grandfriend Song(original) A Song for Grandma and Grandpa Grandparents Are A Special Gift Poem Interview Page Grandparents Writing Pages World's Best Grandparents/Grandfriends Frame Art Projects My Grandparents/Grandfriends Frame Art (B/W)
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It’s paw paw season! Paw paws (Asimina triloba) are native trees that bear fruit in August, September, and October. Fruit of cultivated trees look very similar to mangos—green, kidney-shaped, and about 6 inches long and 3 inches wide. They have a variety of common names such as Indiana banana, poor man’s banana, and bandango. When
