Young minds are drawn to the natural world and they use their senses to make observations, record data, ask and answer question, and recognize how scientists use these skill to explore the science all around us.
“Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.” – Edwin Powell Hubble, astronomer
Imagine you have an opportunity to travel North where the wildflowers, moss, and the lichen grow. In the majestic state of Wyoming, wildlife blankets the Grand Teton National Park for hundreds of square miles. Within the Grand Teton, in the… Read More ›
The red fox is a creature that adapts to diverse habitats including deserts, grasslands, mountains, and forests. They are resourceful and cautious when they walk among human environments such as suburban areas and farm lands. Aside from being intelligent, they… Read More ›
GEOLOGY is the study of the Earth and what it’s made of, including its natural history. This history is recorded in rocks and it describes how the earth is always changing and reshapes over time. The Rock Cycle highlights how three main… Read More ›
Biodiversity is essential to sustaining the living networks and systems that provide us all with health, food, wealth, fuel and the vital services our lives depend on.
Southern California temperatures are expected to reach 110+- degrees in the middle of July. This is when we begin to notice the intense heat and energy our Sun can give. What do we know about the Sun as it sits in… Read More ›
It’s not easy to spot one of these wild creatures, but by the time you do, it has seen your approach from miles away. It’s watching you with those cat-like eyes and listening with incredible clarity. Great Horned Owls have… Read More ›
Travelling by car will take 130 days to get to the moon, if cars could fly without speed limits. Travelling by rocket is a little bit better, 13 hours in a speedy thrust. Yet, travelling at the speed of light… Read More ›
The picture above was captured at the Living Desert, our local zoo and garden. The picture was submitted by Eli, a 4th grader and a promising photographer. He follows 34 Kiwis and enjoyed our butterfly post (see links below). He sent us… Read More ›
In our previous post, The Northern Wanderer Returns, we learn about the migration of the king of all butterflies, the Monarch. We see the amazing spectacle near the city of Angangueo, Mexico. In 2010-2011 season, the Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary received 150 million… Read More ›
