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- A Pot Plant Investigation
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- Discovering Lumbricus Terrestris
- Art and Lumbricus Terrestris
- Animal Vision Exploration
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- Indoor Underfoot Sensory Exploration
- Story of an Insect's Grassy Home
- Grass: Story of a Magical Mat
- A Sensory Plant Growing Adventure
- Historic Building Stone Exploration
- Sidewalk Rock Hunt
- Capturing Nature in Verse
- Weather Watcher Challenge
- Cloud Explorer and Sketcher
- Moon Watcher
- Daytime Moon Investigation
- Outdoor Weed Investigation
- Online Weed Investigation
- Reflections on Nature
Online Weed Investigation
Hey there, young Nature Detective! Are you ready for a fun investigation that you can do at home? Today, you'll explore the world of weeds from a new perspective. You will learn about the fascinating roles that weeds play in everyday life.
What You'll Need:
- Curiosity and Imagination
- Nature Journal, and pencils
- Braille slate and stylus
- (Tactile) drawing paper
- Favorite drawing tools
- Tactile markers
- Internet access for research
- Screen reader (if available)
- Optional: family member or friend to assist
Instructions:
Step 1. Research Weeds' Innovative Uses:
Step 2. Create a Research Table:
Step 3. Questions
Now that you have uncovered fascinating facts about weeds. Record the answers to the following questions in your Nature Journal or braille slate.
Step 5. Share Your Discoveries:
Share what you found with your family, friends, and others important to you! They might be surprised at what you discovered!
Conclusion:
Fantastic work, Nature Explorer! You embraced the enriching role of weeds in daily life and recognized their varied contributions. Furthermore, you fostered ongoing learning and understanding of the natural world's remarkable impact on our everyday lives!
Image credit: Photograph by Denny Gruner
- Utilize internet or library resources to explore creative applications of weeds and their unconventional uses.
- Discover how weeds contribute to the creation of products such as paper, clothes, medicines, art, and environmental improvement.
- If needed, use a screen reader.
Step 2. Create a Research Table:
- Make a table in your Nature Journal, braille slate, or on (tactile) drawing paper.
- Organize the information into categories like textiles, medicines, art, etc.
- Under each category, list the relevant weed species and give an example of a product.
- If you have low or no vision, use tactile markers to outline the table or create a tactile version for easier data entry.
Step 3. Questions
Now that you have uncovered fascinating facts about weeds. Record the answers to the following questions in your Nature Journal or braille slate.
- What are two environmentally friendly products made from weeds to replace plastic?
- How are weeds used in art and clothing?
- List four varieties of weeds commonly used in cooking and medicine.
- What are three weeds believed to protect against supernatural creatures, and who or what do they protect against?
- Reflect on the impact of your findings. How do these innovative uses change your perception of weeds?
Step 5. Share Your Discoveries:
Share what you found with your family, friends, and others important to you! They might be surprised at what you discovered!
Conclusion:
Fantastic work, Nature Explorer! You embraced the enriching role of weeds in daily life and recognized their varied contributions. Furthermore, you fostered ongoing learning and understanding of the natural world's remarkable impact on our everyday lives!
Image credit: Photograph by Denny Gruner
