If you want to teach kids about the life cycle, rock collecting is a great activity to help! Rock collecting can be an excellent hobby for kids! Not only is it fun to do, but it also helps children develop a love of nature and exploration. They learn about geology and the different types that are out there. It’s a great activity for those who aren’t into team sports or other organized activities.  While rocks are common, cheap, and found everywhere, the variety is huge. Collected stones can be displayed in many ways, from gardens to neatly kept showcases, making collecting a versatile hobby. Rock Collecting: A Hobby That is “Hard” to Resist When rock collecting, you will soon find out that they can be categorized as one of three types. A sedimentary rock formed when sediments, such as sand or silt, were pressed together under their own weight or the weight of water, and eventually became solid. Igneous rock is one that was formed by volcanic activity. The third type is … [Read more...]

Breathing is something we do naturally, but rarely do we think about how better breathing can enhance our performance in both sports and everyday activities. Training your lungs is just as critical as other fitness activities we participate in for better health. There are many benefits to health and many potential problems when breathing fitness is ignored. Fortunately, there are solutions to improve the breathing and thus your performance. If you have difficulty breathing, a conversation with a doctor or respiratory specialist would be time well spent. The information here can be a source of help for these conversations. Exercise Your Lungs for Better Breathing When breathing properly, the body of oxygen and cells and tissues are received from the energy required to carry out their functions. Concentration has improved, strengthened the immune system, increased metabolism, stress reduction, and an overall feeling of well-being. The most important thing is, and often do … [Read more...]

If you are looking for a Digestive System Study to help explain to kids what it is all about - we have you covered! text Digestive System Study for Kids When looking at the Digestive System for explaining and teaching it to kids, we want to keep it fun, yet informative. It is all about the parts of the body that work together to turn food and liquids into the building blocks and fuel that the body needs. I know not every kid starts college at the age of nine, but youngsters are able to learn a lot more than most people think they can! This is not too advanced a subject to share with them - and don't be afraid to dig deeper if they show real interest in learning more! Digestive System Definition The collection of organs that is used to not only digest, but absorb the nutrients of the food that enters (and eventually exits) the body. Digestion is the breakdown of food into small molecules, which are then absorbed into the body. The digestive system is divided into … [Read more...]

Mercury is the first planet in our solar system and one of our closest neighbors! It is a fun one to learn about, and has so many facts that are the opposite of what you might think! Know Your Planet Mercury Let's get some fun facts and questions answered right away: What are 5 facts about Mercury? Can humans live Mercury? Mercury's extreme temperatures and lack of an atmosphere would make it very difficult, if not impossible, for people to live on the planet. It also has extreme temperature fluctuations, from boiling hot to freezing cold. That means Mercury is not likely a planet that humans would ever want to colonize. Is Mercury the hottest planet? Even though Mercury is the planet the closest to our star (the sun) it isn't the hottest planet in our solar system. Venus gets that honor. Mercury gets very cold because it has almost no atmosphere to hold in heat and keep the surface warm. The temperature can drop down to minus 300 degrees … [Read more...]

All About A Solar Eclipse? One of the things that jump-started my young college career was the simple fact that I loved space. I wanted to take an Astronomy class more than anything, and finally got to when I was in 5th grade. I learned about all sorts of great things and eclipses were just one small thing we learned about. All About A Solar Eclipse I have offered you a FREE PRINTABLE Our Shining Sun Unit Study before, and also fun things like Cool Moon Phases Trading Cards. This pack talks a little more about BOTH of those things! What is a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse? Solar eclipses result from the Moon blocking the Sun relative to the Earth; thus Earth, Moon and Sun all lie on a line. Lunar eclipses work the same way in a different order: Moon, Earth and Sun all on a line. In this case the Earth's shadow hides the Moon from view. What happens during a solar eclipse? Here is a great video of a solar eclipse: I have a worksheet that shows it, in … [Read more...]