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Building Relationships with Air

Environmental Education, Inquiry

Growing up, in the public schools I attended, lessons were from a scripted textbook and followed a predictable structure: read …
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Environmentalists in the Classroom: A Journey with Bees

Inquiry, Playful Learning

Primary Students This spring has been a season of transformation in Rooms 3 & 4, where our budding environmentalists embarked …
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The Buzz Behind the Bees: Understanding Pollinator Communication Through Play

Inquiry, Playful Learning

Primary Students – 6 & 7 year olds Bees are incredibly complex creatures. Their perfect hives, symmetry, and intricate group …
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Learning the Structure and Function of Flowers

Primary Students - 6 & 7 year olds

Inquiry, Playful Learning

Image 1. Students begin their dance (left) of the parts of the flower (right [1]) This year CONNECT Researcher Dr. …
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Dancing Through the Parts of a Flower

Early Childhood Education-ECII 5 year olds

Inquiry, Playful Learning

In the world of education, innovative approaches are constantly emerging to engage students in meaningful and memorable learning experiences. One …
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