How do bees stay positive?
They bee-lieve in themselves!
Pixel Puzzler #61: Part 1
Let’s put your identification skills to the test! Can you figure out what is hidden in this picture? Make your guess in the comments.
Check back next week for the answer!
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Egg-cellent mini garden
Egg-cellent mini garden
Time:30 min
Difficulty:Medium
Ready to get cracking? Don’t throw your eggshells away. Transform them into mini planters!
- Eggs
- Dirt
- Seeds
- Washable markers
- A tablespoon
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Gently crack your eggshell near the top. Empty the yolk into a bowl and set it aside for an adult to cook for breakfast (optional).
Step 2: Ask an adult to help you carefully clean your eggshell with soap.
Step 3: While your shell is drying, cut a “stand” from your egg carton.
Step 4: Once the clean shell is dry, you can decorate! Use your washable markers to do colorful designs.
Step 7: Cover your seeds with a bit more dirt and then dribble some water on it with your tablespoon.
When your plant is big enough, it’s time to move your planter to the garden. Poke a hole in the bottom of the eggshell, rinse off the decorations, and place it in a hole in the dirt! The nutrients in the eggshell will help your whole garden grow!
Fox Mom Defends Her Den from a Sneaky Badger!
These foxes are living their best life with two playful kits, a cozy den, and plenty of tasty ground squirrels. Everything is perfect… until a badger shows up! He’s hungry. He’s tough. And he’s trying to get inside the foxes’ den! What does this badger want? And can Mom keep him out?
Nature is hard on both animals, leading to plenty of clashes. What do you think about their fighting?
Fox Mom Defends Her Den from a Sneaky Badger!
These foxes are living their best life with two playful kits, a cozy den, and plenty of tasty ground squirrels. Everything is perfect… until a badger shows up! He’s hungry. He’s tough. And he’s trying to get inside the foxes’ den! What does this badger want? And can Mom keep him out?
Special thanks to our friends at Epic Nature with Judy Lehmberg @JudyLehmbergEpicNature
Epic Nature with Judy Lehmberg
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Would you Rather #87
Would you rather…
Ride your bike to school or walk with friends?
Tell us which one you pick in the comments!
A Fish Out of Water
The African Lungfish (Protopterus annectens) lives in flood plains, which can be tricky in drought season, as the water dries up most aquatic species would be in trouble. Luckily, this smart fish has developed a way to breathe even when it is out of the water by secreting a thin, slimy film that it covers itself in. This slime dries into a fragile cocoon that the fish can live in for over a year.
Upcycled Tee-tote!
Upcycled Tee-tote!
Time:30 min
Difficulty:Easy
Let’s help sea turtles and say goodbye to plastic bags by using reusable ones instead! In fact, we’ve got a cool DIY tote bag right here to help you get started!
Here’s what you need:
- An old t-shirt
- Scissors
- Help from an adult
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Cut the sleeves off.
Step 2: Turn it inside-out & cut the neckline area.
Step 3: Cut fringe along the bottom.
Step 4: Tie the fringes together to seal up the bottom.
Your upcycled tote bag is ready to go!
Are You the Next Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes was a famous detective who was known for his ability to solve even the trickiest cases. This May 22, it’s International Sherlock Holmes Day! It’s the perfect time for you to shine up your magnifying glass, put your detective skills to the test, and start your Carbon Footprint Investigation Mission!
But Wait…What’s a Carbon Footprint?
Just a quick recap: your carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) you create. It grows and shrinks with the different things you do and buy. Greenhouse gases contribute to climate change, something we want to do our best to stop!
Time to Investigate!
In the Carbon Footprint Investigation Mission, you’ll use your detective skills to find products with the smallest carbon footprints.
Here’s what you’ll look for:
- Products that have minimal packaging or packaging that can be easily recycled.
- Items that are made from recycled materials.
- Things that aren’t shipped from far away.
- Stuff that has been previously loved (or ‘used’).
Don’t forget to take the CFI quiz to see how carbon footprint-friendly you are! You’ll crack the case by learning what you need to do to make your shopping skills even greener.
So, get to work, gumshoe! You’re the perfect Earth Ranger for the job!
Did you know you can lower your carbon footprint by making smarter choices when you shop? Learn more in the Carbon Footprint Investigation Mission in the Earth Rangers App!
