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BiologyEarth MaterialsEcology - Ecosystems

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
BiologyEcology - Ecosystems

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
EnergyPhysics

Teaching Kids about Consumerism and Conservation

Let's face it, the advertising world targets your kids every day. What child hasn't been disappointed after saving for months for a toy, only to find it doesn't measure up to what the commercial promised? In my science classes I teach my students how science can be used to objectively test claims made by advertisers . . . in other words, how to be wise consumers. Here's a fun idea that actually came from one…
Cheryl Taylor
June 1, 2014