At-Home Education Resources

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Bird Beaks

Investigate the size and shapes of bird beaks.

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Pre K

Video Investigation: Weather Journals

Weather Journals: In this video, students will see an example weather journal and learn how they can make their own to use at home.

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Grades K - 5 / Virtual

Investigating Energy – Rocket Balloons

How can you move a balloon rocket to the other side of the room?

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Grades K - 5

Video Investigation: Forest Canopy Walk

Journey to the treetops on the VINS Forest Canopy Walk.

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Virtual

Video Investigation: Tour of the VINS Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation

Tour VINS Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation with Wildlife Keeper Bren.

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Virtual

Investigating Energy: Marble Coasters

How is speed related to the amount of energy in an object?

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Grades K - 5

Sticks

Let’s write and make a little music using sticks!

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Pre K

Have Seeds, Will Travel

Investigate, collect, and classify seeds while learning how they disperse.

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Grades 4 - 12

VINS Facebook Live: Owl Encounter

Tune into the VINS Facebook Live for an owl encounter.

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Virtual

Video Investigation: Pitfall Traps

Make your own Pitfall Trap to see what organisms live under the forest floor.

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Virtual

Video Investigation: Why do Seeds Grow?

Students learn how to set up an experiment at home that will help them discover what plants need to grow.

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Grades K - 5 / Virtual

Sound Scavenger Hunt

How many different types of sounds can you hear outside?

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Grades K - 5
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"As the school year winds down, I just want to take a moment to say thank you for creating and sharing lessons and videos during this time of distance learning.  We included them in our weekly plans, and the kids and their families really enjoyed them.  Not only were the lessons/videos engaging and fun, but we knew in sharing them with our families that we were giving them high quality learning opportunities.  Your work and effort is/was greatly appreciated!"

Kindergarten Teacher, Hartland Elementary School

"We just finished our virtual field trip! It was AWESOME! My class was so enthralled and asked great questions! Nathan was an excellent presenter and the kids can't wait to visit over the summer. Thank you again for the opportunity to do this. Even though we could not be there in person, it was a great trip!"

Fifth Grade Teacher, White River School