We are using Apologia’s Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the 5th Day for our science curriculum this year. Since we’re on the Pacific Coast I couldn’t imagine a better curriculum. Lesson two covers Cetaceans: whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The majority of the chapter was spent on learning about toothed whales and baleen whales. And IContinue reading “What’s the best way to end the whale chapter in science?”
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Carmel River State Beach
In lesson 1 of our science program (Apologia’s Zoology 2: Exploring Creation with Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day) we learned what estuaries are and the brackish water that fills them. Basically, estuaries are where rivers meet oceans or seas. The water is brackish – a mix of fresh and salt water. We read aboutContinue reading “Carmel River State Beach”
Roadschooling – East to West: The Canyons
Northern Arizona is so cool. There are so many things to see and do. If you have AT&T as your cell service, however, don’t expect to be able to talk to anyone about it. Few places offer functional wifi either. So, it’s been several days since I could update here. We left New Mexico andContinue reading “Roadschooling – East to West: The Canyons”
Roadschooling – P.E. at White Sands National Monument
We woke up this morning earlier than we thought we would. Our campsite was very close to the main road, and close to the entrance/exit of the park. So, at about 5:50 we were all wide awake. Breakfast was at a restaurant close to Carlsbad Caverns where half of us tried more local fare. IContinue reading “Roadschooling – P.E. at White Sands National Monument”
Gardenias (macro)
It’s springtime! The weather has gotten more beautiful and life has gotten even more crazy busy. Today I took the time to get up close and personal to our gardenia bush. . . and a spider. I love how you can see the pollen on the close up shots. I’m no botanist, but I thinkContinue reading “Gardenias (macro)”
Asheville, NC – Biltmore
Recently we visited the Biltmore house and Asheville, NC. THE BILTMORE (no photography is allowed inside, unless you’re a rule breaker, and I saw a lot of those on Pinterest when I was looking for inspiration photos. . .) We spent over three hours touring the house. Even the girls enjoyed it! THE GROUNDS The groundsContinue reading “Asheville, NC – Biltmore”
Not So SAHM 