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Ecology – Ecosystems

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What is my Ecological Footprint?

Our children have a very egocentric view of life and, through limited life experience, they typically assume everyone has the same type of lifestyle as they do. While we talk a lot about conservation, how do we really measure up to other people? As you study ecology and conservation with your child, go online with them to take one of two Ecological Footprint Quizzes to reveal the size of your family's ecological footprint. The first…
Cheryl Taylor
August 16, 2014
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Water Conservation

How many times do you have to remind your kids . . . "Turn off the water!" . . . or, "Turn off the light when you leave the room!" Kids are forgetful and they sometimes need help developing good conservation habits. Here's a simple activity that will make your kids aware of how much water they can waste simply by brushing their teeth! 1. Find a large bowl that will just fit into the…
Cheryl Taylor
August 14, 2014
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Backyard Ecology

No matter whether you live in the country or the city, your child can observe nature close to home. Help your child be a nature detective to discover the ecosystem existing right in their own backyard. First, help your child identify what types of plants and animals they are realistically likely to see. If you have land in the country they're likely to observe large mammals such as deer and racoons. If you have a…
Cheryl Taylor
April 7, 2014