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Diary of a Bug!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by ryan

Hear kids observations using the podcast player below! In this activity there were 3 microscope stations and 3 insect habitats: ladybugs, ants and lightning bugs.

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Buggin’ Out

Posted on June 14, 2011 by ryan

Check out the insect diagrams kids created using KidPix!

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This summer, kids are observing ladybug lifecycles and ant habitats using a digital microscope and insect terrariums. After observing the ladybugs and ants, kids diagram insects and habitats using KidPix.

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Field Guide to Monsters

Posted on June 10, 2011 by ryan

This week, kids from United Methodist University Heights summer camp made their own field guide to monsters. Remember, field guides help us identify creatures and plants by describing their distinguishing features, habitats, diet, and life cycles.

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Summer 2011 @ the Learning Curve!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by drew

Summer activities begin Monday, June 6th! This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is Science Odyssey…most of our activities and storytimes will have a science-element, too. We’ll also have theater games with the Young Actors Theatre, lots of Special Programs, Summer … Continue reading →