Category: Earth Science

  • Bubble Chase

    Your Child Will Learn

    To observe the effect wind has on bubbles

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Head outside with a bottle of blowing bubbles. Pick a starting point and put something there to mark it (a ball, a water bottle, etc.).
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  • Three Little Pigs Building Challenge

    Your Child Will Learn

    Investigating characteristics of Earth’s materials

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Read or tell your child the story of the Three Little Pigs.
    2. Head outside to a park, backyard, or other green space. Bring a small figurine or
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  • Water Journal

    Your Child Will Learn

    How water plays a role in everyday life

    Here’s What to Do

    1. For a whole day, ask your child to notice each time water is used.
    2. Make a list: write down each time your child notices
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  • Mud Kitchen

    Your Child Will Learn

    Exploring the properties of water, sand, dirt, and rocks through play

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Head outside to a backyard, park, or sandbox wearing clothes you can get dirty and wet in. Bring props for your
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