We are getting ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count and are learning about a few kinds of birds.
Today we read the first story in the Birds Nature Reader (Good and Beautiful) about the Barn Swallow.
We are looking at the science of winter this year. Animals and their different adaptations are an interesting nature study for winter. Much of our study was inspired by the "Great White North" Nature Study from FortheLoveofHomeschooling.com
One of our questions we wanted to dig into more is where do insects go in the winter?
Another question is: How do the birds know when it's time to migrate?
And how do they know where to go?
We researched the "flyways" that birds used and colored the 4 main flyways onto our bird migration map.
This Song is a fun reminder of the different adaptations animals use to weather the winter.
Where do Bugs go in Winter? Also mentions frogs and snakes.
