Signs of Spring and Journey North

This morning on a short walk (nearby, with just my dogs), I noticed tulips and daffodils starting to bloom.   Their bright colors reminded me of one of my all-time favorite sites for Citizen Science.  Journey North is a wonderful resource that focuses on migratory behaviors of animals large and small (literally gray whales to hummingbirds), and plant life cycles as well.  It has a fabulous collection of maps, reporting prompts, and activities for families, classes, and communities.  You can report when you see tulips emerging and blooming, butterflies migrating through your neighborhood, or birds of prey returning to nesting sites.   It teaches geography, global climate and planting zones, and all kinds of lessons in migration.   There is a section for educators and that is all of us!

https://journeynorth.org/
https://maps.journeynorth.org/map/?map=tulips-spring&year=2020

This picture was taken a few years ago...it's a beautiful day today!!

Spring Equinox

What are you doing with more daylight??

http://www.space.com/25146-first-day-spring-equinox-earth-photo.html

Remember to check out global migratory patterns on Journey North.  It is such a great site for teachers and families!

CSI Educator Series: Winter Geography and Science - News Journal: Live Local

CSI Educator Series: Winter Geography and Science - News Journal: Live Local

Winter Geography and Science at CSI

Hi and welcome back!  It's a good day to recommit to this site, because I have missed sharing so many wonderful opportunities and stories about science and STEM.  I will start by introducing you to a free internet-based site that focuses on migrations.  Journey North is a great place to explore, whether you are a teacher or not.  I am teaching a community ed class on January 15 at CSI to review a few of the fun activities you can do with Journey North.  If you teach geography....I highly recommend you participate in Mystery Classroom.  The 2013 Season starts on January 28, and you receive weekly clues to help you explore the globe.   My class only costs $15 and it will be a fun night!  Call CSI at 208-678-1400 to register.

Animal Migrations on Idaho PTV D4K

It is time again for Joan's Discovery 4 Kids, and tomorrow's episode is about animal migrations.  This topic has interested me lately, especially since learning about a great website called Journey North.  There are awesome resources for classes to use on this site, and they follow a variety of plants and animals in some fun ways.  Students can see how far whales and butterflies travel,but they can also submit data about tulips, for instance,  to see how different regions of the country prepare for Spring.  Enjoy the show tomorrow on Idaho PTV, and check out Journey North.  I can't wait to play Mystery Class with students next year!

http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season13/animal_migration/