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Journey North
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Site tracking seasonal change in North America.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this award-winning site is sponsored by the Annenberg/Center for Public Broadcasting as model for science education reform. Over 11,000 schools currently participate in this collaborative educational site.
What's it about?
Journey North invites classrooms and families to observe seasonal variations and report their findings online. What kind of things? Where tulips are blooming, where robins are spotted, and where monarch butterflies are flying are only a few of the many investigations offered for spring. In the fall, observations on "the journey south" are solicited. Results are overlaid on large maps of North America. Over time, you can see the progression of spring, and later, the coming of winter. There's also a section for teachers on using Journey North in the classroom. It lists many additional resources to help students enrich their understanding of nature and the environment.
Is it any good?
Surfers who visit this cool science site may be wondering how to navigate through it, since the home page seems to be geared toward teachers. Here's a hint: Curious kids can head straight for the excellent Journey North for Kids section, which includes a student-friendly sampling of stories, videos, and breathtaking photos of each species studied. The project is a great way to give kids fun, hands-on experience with scientific observation and data collection, among other skills. Kids who are interested in participating can talk to a parent or teacher about how to get involved.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the seasonal changes they observe right in their own backyard. What changes have you noticed in flora and fauna across the seasons? How could you find out more about the climate and environment in your area? What educational resources does the media offer?
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