“So far as possible, let the child from his earliest years be placed where this wonderful lesson-book [of nature] shall be open before him. Let him behold the glorious scenes painted by the great Master Artist upon the shifting canvas of the heavens, let him become acquainted with the wonders of earth and sea, let him watch the unfolding mysteries of the changing seasons, and, in all His works, learn of the Creator.”
Lift Him Up, 255
Does an Ocean unit study sound like fun? Here are six resource links to get you started. Add in a trip to an aquarium or to the beach and you will have a unit study to remember!
Whale Adventurer Award- A good place to start with seven activities that cover several curricular areas.
Fish Adventurer Award– Another fun award that starts with a hunt for “fish stories” in the Bible.
Marine Invertebrates Pathfinder honor– Looking for something a bit more advanced? Try this honor’s requirements. There are several other ocean-related honors in the Nature category of Pathfinder honors.
LearningPage.com’s Oceans Funsheets- Free ocean-themed math, science and language printables for PreK-grade 3. Don’t miss the printable mural! Requires signup, but that is also free.
Free ocean unit study lapbooks and literature-based printables from Homeschoolshare.com. Includes a helpful library book list as well.
What’s an ocean unit study without some free starfish, seahorse and squid coloring pages to decorate with?
“Educate the faculties and tastes of your dear ones; seek to preoccupy their minds so that there shall be no place for low, debasing thoughts or indulgences. The grace of Christ is the only antidote or preventive of evil. You may choose, if you will, whether the minds of your children shall be occupied with pure, uncorrupted thoughts or with the evils that are existing everywhere—pride and forgetfulness of their Redeemer.”
Mark your calendars for April 15, when a full lunar eclipse will be visible to North America.
Here is an interesting video about the upcoming lunar eclipse to watch with your children.
Have you heard about Animal Encounters? It’s a new documentary series produced by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Here’s a description: “Animal Encounters is a new, exciting nature documentary hosted by three women: Gabi from Germany, Kezia from Kenya and Cassila from Brazil. In each episode they share their personal experiences as they encounter God’s creation…” You can watch the episodes online HERE.
Many homeschool families participated in The Great Backyard Bird Count this past weekend as part of their nature study. Nature study is a regular activity for many families, while for others it is a seasonal or occasional part of homeschooling. What about your family?
How long has it been since taking a walk was a part of your lesson plan?
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