At-Home Education Resources

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Video Investigation: Forest Canopy Walk

Journey to the treetops on the VINS Forest Canopy Walk.

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Virtual

Environmental Changes

What happens to the environment when an invasive species changes it?

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Grades K - 5

Build a Nature Mandala

Design a beautiful mandala using natural materials.

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Grades K - 5

Video Investigation: Nest Box Checking

Join a VINS Environmental Educator to learn more about the species of birds who inhabit our nest boxes.

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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

Name that Tree!

Learn how to identify local trees by looking at the leaves and twigs.

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Grades 4 - 12

Investigating Decomposers

What types of decomposers are all around us?

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Grades K - 5

Problem Solving with Sound

How can sound move through different types of materials?

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Grades K - 5

Color Scavenger Hunt

Head outside and look. What can you find?

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Pre K

VINS Nature Center Virtual Visit

Are you unable to visit VINS due to COVID-19 restrictions? Get an up-close VINS experience – virtually!

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Virtual

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

Earthworms

Get dirty on a wet spring day and find some earthworms!

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Pre K
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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