Eggsellent Earth Science Eggs…fertility, fragility and signs of new life. No matter how you crack it, eggs pack a big science learning punch! Checkout this GGH blog post for 5 science activities that will connect your students with some green ideas– hold the ham. 1st… The CLASSIC engineering design challenge: Design a container that prevents an […]
Environmental STEM trainings for teachers, child care providers, parents, mentors, scout leaders, grandparents… helping kids to play, learn, and love nature. ———————————————————————————- eSTEM Trainings @ Springbrook Nature Center Springbrook Nature Center and Growing Green Hearts have teamed up for 2 teacher trainings taught by Heidi Ferris of Growing Green Hearts, LLC. Springbrook’s new state […]
What do preschool teachers, child care providers, teachers, afterschool specialists, and early learner care givers have in common? For the love of teaching and learning- these Minnesota educators are committed, passionate, playful people that adventure, share, and ask great questions. Read on to learn more about insights and observations from 3 educator’s conferences that took […]
Teens connect scripture, climate, teens, and problem-solving strategies? YES they are! Connect-the-Dots: Faith, Science & Youth Leadership™ from Growing Green Hearts is a more than a curriculum- it’s an experience for kids growing up in the reality of climate change. This program creatively blends solid theology with climate science, community, leadership and environmental stewardship. How does it […]
At School: Hospitality, Water Quality & Butterflies Where turf grass once sat, a diverse patch of prairie in front of Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School now welcomes people, filters water, cleans the air, and provides habitat for wildlife. In the fall of 2015, five first grade teachers worked with Growing Green Hearts and decided upon a […]
STEM is Here to Stay: 7 Things About STEM Today Which projects do you remember from your school days? A book report diorama, report on a state or a science fair tri-fold. Egg drop, grow labs, and bridges were some of the first engineering design challenges I tried as a kid but they were just […]
Click to get the Creation Care Bingo by GGH. How do faith and science connect? This creation care bingo game is a hands-on way to explore caring for God’s creation outside the worship space. Get to know how you can make a difference on a daily basis with five categories: the 5R’s , energy, water, places, […]
Home Sick? 7 Great Science Flicks for Kids on the Couch I am all for getting my kids outside to play, but when they (or you!) are sick, a movie on the couch can be the perfect thing. Add some hugs, a snuggly blanket and a water bottle to sip on during the show and […]
STEM is Bubblin’ HOT! A hot topic in education right now is STEM. Schools across the country are adopting the blending of science, technology, engineering and math into topic-based units and projects. Many educators take it further by adding art, turning STEM into STEAM. Growing Green Hearts has been teaching STEM/STEAM for years and works […]
Preschoolers Do The Scientific Method with Seedlings. Kids are asking great questions about plants at Christ Lutheran Church Preschool and Childcare Center in Blaine, Minnesota. In class they have been learning about seeds, plants, and one classroom’s even growing cilantro for their classroom Bunny named Louie. Students, teachers and volunteers are working to plan and […]
