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Hiding in Plain Sight

Animals take on the form and shape of something else to conceal their true selves. Crab spiders imitate bird poop, while Polyphemus moths mimic predators’ eyes when they flash their hind wings to reveal an oval shape reminiscent of an owl’s eyes. There are thousands of ways insects, birds, and mammals imitate other things in order to hide and deceive. Their survival depends on having a convincing disguise!

Green Teacher: A Pathway to Stewardship

Green Teacher: A Pathway to Stewardship Click the link above to learn more!

Beyond the Green Blur: Green Adventures in Your Own Backyard

“To observe the same spaces over and over again with the same eyes is not to see them.” Our own backyard or even a nearby park can become nothing more than a green blur: a natural backdrop to our everyday lives that we tend to dismiss and ignore because it’s always...

The Thrill of the Trill

No fall evening feels the same without the steady, rhythmic chorus of cricket song. The sound conjures up starlit nights, the spicy smell of fallen leaves, and the warmth of a crackling fire. Crickets sing for the same reason frogs and birds do: to attract a mate. A...

Pre/Post Visit for “A Day in the Life of a Squirrel” Programming

At Camp Kawartha: Students live the life of a squirrel. From camouflaging to building nests, students participate in a variety of interactive games and role-playing activities that simulate seasonal changes over a year. (K-3) Curriculum Connections Science Curriculum...

NCCIE Website

“First Nations University of Canada is the home of the National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education, connecting communities with each other to share their stories about Indigenous education across Canada and around the world.” Very good lesson plans and...