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Eagle ‘babies’ take flight!

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Margot

WOW-it is hard to believe we have offered over 50 posts already, but for those who remember back in April, we posted a live webcam on eagles and the hatching eggs. Well, as our blog has progressed, so have the … Continue reading →

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Block Island

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Margot

If Once You’ve Slept on an Island, by Iris Van Rynbach is an enchanting tale of a girl who enjoys a fun-filled visit with family on an island.   Well, we all got to do just that this past weekend … Continue reading →

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Brainteaser: The Candle Problem – Day 1

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Bradley

This is a brainteaser that we are going to spread out over the next three days. See if you can solve the puzzle today. If you can, that’s great. If you can’t, then we’ll look at it again tomorrow. On … Continue reading →

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Periodic Table CLOTH of Elements

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Margot

This is a science project that you can leave out on the kitchen table to enjoy for as long as you like.  The periodic table of elements comes to life in a Periodic Table Cloth of Elements! Making this cloth … Continue reading →

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Terrariums

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Margot

It’s really fun to set up these tiny little scenes housed in  glass containers. No pet feeding required, just a monthly water spritzing! Terrarium comes from the Latin word terra, meaning “earth” and arium meaning “a place to relate to … Continue reading →

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