Posted in Random Ramblings on Jun 29th, 2006 9 Comments »
Perhaps most of you have heard of Dr. Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. But in case you have not, it is quite simply the idea that people think differently. Intelligence is multifaceted and a single number (IQ) can hardly be representative of the complexity and variety of the ways people think. Gardner breaks intellegence [...]
Posted in nature study on Jun 28th, 2006 3 Comments »
Here is an idea for nature study that is perfect for warm summer nights: moth study! Take advantage of the fact that moths are attracted to light and collect them the way real scientists do! Tonight, set up your experiment . Begin by getting a white sheet and stringing it up outside near your house. [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on Jun 28th, 2006 2 Comments »
It’s Internet Quiz time again! I’ve had alot of fun with internet quizzes lately (My type of English, btw, is 65% standard, 30% Dixie. Big surprise there, yall! I have no idea where the other 5% went…?) so here is one I thought I’d pass along. This quiz actually requires some thought and the results [...]
Posted in nature study on Jun 26th, 2006 9 Comments »
Rain, rain, go away! It has been raining here for about three days straight! An interesting and ever-changing mixture of torrential downpour and mind-numbing drizzle. On days like these hibernation mode kicks in at Lapaz Farm. What is a nature lover to do? Well, how about we just go with the “flow” so to speak [...]
Posted in nature study on Jun 25th, 2006 3 Comments »
Ever wondered if you really know scat? Take the quiz and find out! (apparently, I do ) In addition to the scat quiz, the site eNature has so many interesting and useful resources: Tips on creating Backyard wildlife habitats, a native plant finder, I particularly like the online field guides and the truly cool ZipGuides, [...]
Posted in nature study, Random Ramblings on Jun 22nd, 2006 1 Comment »
How did this little guy eat all our cereal? Just kidding! Our cat Hobbes, the squirrel hunter extraordinaire, caught this chipmunk and brought him in the house. We managed to get him away from the cat unharmed, but then had quite a time trying to catch him as he ran into my bedroom and hid [...]
Posted in Curriculum or Lack Thereof..., nature study on Jun 18th, 2006 9 Comments »
I wrote in my last few posts about our plans for next year and there was a question I would like to respond to. Faith wrote: I think what you’re planning looks wonderful. What I am curious to know is what is the rhythm of your days? How often do you do nature study? Do [...]
Posted in Curriculum or Lack Thereof... on Jun 17th, 2006 13 Comments »
Ok so far I have planned (and discussed with Superboy) materials and methods for next year for the following: Around the World Notebook (for geography/history, etc a.k.a. “social studies”) Got the spine books listed on sidebar, just need more sources for info on each country.(Like Faith’s suggestions for related readings.) We will play these by [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on Jun 16th, 2006 3 Comments »
A few days ago, in the planning mode, I shared some quotes on planning and asked readers to share which one they liked best. At the end of my post I promised I would share which one “spoke” most clearly to me at this particular time. Well I will do that, but first I want [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on Jun 15th, 2006 4 Comments »
My family got me a half-day guided fly-fishing trip for my birthday so I’m going today! Watch out, trout!
