Winter is upon us (well, even though temperatures outside in many areas dip in to the teens, technically the winter solstice does not begin until December 21). So with winter almost here, children of all ages (and that includes high school students) are eager and excited for the winter holidays. Are you looking to hit […]
As winter approaches, your students may notice that they see fewer and fewer animals and the animals they see may behave or look different than they did in the fall. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss how animals, and human beings, adapt to their environment in order to ensure their survival. In this lesson, […]
Each December, Christians and Jews worldwide celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah, and many African-Americans celebrate Kwanzaa. While Christmas’ and Kwanzaa’s dates are fixed, Hanukkah’s date changes each year. Hanukkah’s seven day celebration begins each year on the 25th day of the Judaic month of Kislev. This corresponds to sometime between late November and late December on […]
Most of the United States is now in the full-fledged change of seasons from the warmth of summer to the chill of winter. October saw the first snows in the “continental 48” in the Northern and Central Rockies and even farther east in the high plains and upper Midwest. Certainly there is much more to […]
Crisp air, low humidity, and chilly water make for an exhilarating experience for those who visit the beach in the winter. With foliage off the trees and vines, new opportunities for discovery exist at this occasionally tranquil and peaceful time of year. The beach is one of the most dynamic places your students may ever […]
Middle school students are settled into the rhythm of the New Year by this point. They are facing that time period of the semester that seems the slowest. The holidays are over, the weather is ugly, and spring break is just a glint on the horizon. Whether Poughkeepsie Phil sees his shadow or not is […]