Here in Illinois we have had a couple of snow falls already and ultimately it's a slipper slope because with the dramatic decrease in temperature comes blankets of ice! This means skidding cars, bruised body parts and egos from falls and sore paws for many of our furry friends. Winter can be...
Did you know that you can obtain an Illinois wildlife mammal resources trunk at no charge for at least two weeks to use in your classroom. The trunks usually include animal pelts, skulls, tracks and books to show to your students. They are fun to use and the students are always interested in...
With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner we often prepare our homes for friends and family, begin preparing meals or take off for a much needed vacation. However you spend your holiday, don't forget to plan for your pets and animals that live in the classroom. Make sure that...
Ages 4-8Weather you hate to see summer go or not the inevitable has happened and fall is upon us. With the change in weather comes a change of all things around us including trees. You can use the leaves that fall from the trees for a lot more than making piles, why not make...
Although there have only been a fewcases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) formerlyknown as Ebola hemorrhagic feverin the United States we remain on red alert when it comes to the disease. While the virus was thought to initially be transmitted byfruit bats (the natural Ebola virus hosts) it has also...
Veterinary technicians are essential to the smooth running of a clinic. Upon visiting a veterinary clinic a vet before you speak with a veterinarian, you will most likely speak with the technician. Veterinary technicians are comparable to nurses in human medicine. They have the ability to check...
The Companion Animal Community of Practice is pleased to announce 4-H photo and video contest. These contests provide a venue for 4-H members across the nation to express their love of companion animals and demonstrate their photography and video skills. Eligibility: Contest is...
Would you like to know more about the next generation science standards or NGSS? Do you find yourself wonder what these new standards are all about? Below, I list three websites, with a major pro or con, which will assist you in navigating your way through the NGSS!1....
Every wonder what the big difference is between mimicry and camouflage? Want to find out what a skittledopper is? Do you just have to know why sharks store oil in their livers? These are just some of the many questions answered in the Animal Adaptation Teacher Professional Development workshop...
Science proves that at a very young age children begin to touch things to learn about them. Sensory bins are a great way for toddlers and some older children to learn more about the world around them through the use of their senses. The bins can provide tactile interaction, visual stimulation and...