At-Home Education Resources

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  • Grades 4 - 12
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Water and Ice Investigations

Hands on PreK investigations of water and ice.

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Pre K

Facebook Live: Fall Migratory Raptor Encounter

Live encounter with migratory raptors.

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Virtual

Video Investigation: Phenology Notebook

VINS Science Educator will show you how to record your observations in a phenology notebook.

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Grades K - 5 / Virtual

Environmental Changes

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

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Grades K - 5

Backyard BioBlitz

Find and Identify as many species in a specific area.

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Grades 4 - 12

Rock Walk

Go on an outdoor adventure to find unique rocks!

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Pre K

How Big is Your Tree?

Students measure trees in different ways and become familiar with the tree’s scale and structure.

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Grades 4 - 12

Race Car Ramps

Play with toy cars and find out what makes them go fast.

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Pre K

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: Marble Coasters

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

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Grades K - 5

VINS Nature Camp: Campfire Stories

FRIDAYS AT 3:00 PM – Tune in for weekly Campfire stories with VINS Nature Camp!

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Virtual
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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