by Patricia | Nov 14, 2012 | Co-ops & Enrichment, Science
Today’s lesson at Deering’s Eco Academy was all about algae. After our initial lecture the kids got to jump in the water to collect all types of algae and seagrass and then paste them in sheets covered with wax paper. The finished product has made its way...
by Patricia | Nov 8, 2012 | Co-ops & Enrichment, Science
Leaf Identification Scavenger Hunt As usual, the classes for homeschoolers at Deering Estate are instructive, fun and oh so hands-on! Today we looked at how to identify leaves in different trees and plants. I got really excited about this because we have just recently...
by Patricia | Oct 31, 2012 | Co-ops & Enrichment, Science
Biomes of the World at Eco Academy For this lesson the children and parents got to pick one biome or more if so wanted, and construct a biome with several creative materials provided by Ms. Sherry and Elios. Super Hero chose to work on the Desert habitat along with...
by Patricia | Oct 17, 2012 | Co-ops & Enrichment, Science
Rocks and Soil at Eco Academy Deering Estate Learning about soil and rocks in different eco systems around Florida. As usual with Eco Academy’s classes, the children experience the lesson in a hands-on, fun manner. Super Hero and I are always looking forward to...
by Patricia | Sep 19, 2012 | Co-ops & Enrichment, Science
Plankton, Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Study at Eco Academy For this lesson we created a very fine and specific plankton net out of a soda bottle tucked inside a pantyhose and tied up with some string. Then we learned facts about plankton, their characteristics,...
