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Video Investigation: Naturalist Walk

Walk through the forest and experience nature’s transition from winter to spring!

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Grades K - 5 / 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

Science in the Community

Tune in this week to learn about the impact scientists have in our region.

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Grades 4 - 12 / Virtual

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

Sound Scavenger Hunt

How many different types of sounds can you hear outside?

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Grades K - 5

Rainbow Stew

Make a rainbow in a bag!

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Pre K

Investigating Shadows

What do you notice about shadows at different times of the day?

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Grades K - 5

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

Halloween Raptor Encounter

Join VINS for a Halloween Raptor Encounter.

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Virtual

Video Investigation: iNaturalist Tutorial

Learn how to use iNaturalist with a VINS Environmental Educator.

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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

A Day in the Life of a Bird

What can you learn about a bird from observing them for a day?

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Grades 4 - 12
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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