Friday, September 19, 2014

Yellowjackets

Yellowjackets from the Extension Master Gardener FB page.

Yellowjackets are beneficial insects, but they can become trouble if you have exposed sugars on your patio or recycling bin.



Image by Digital Museum of Natural History

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Tabletop Whale Infographics

Reposted from the Green STEM Learning blog by Mary Van Dyke.

Infographics - Talking Pictures

A picture speaks a thousand words, and catches your attention and appreciation.

Wow your class with this fluttering butterflies infographic by Eleanor Lutz at Tabletop Whale.

http://tabletopwhale.com/2014/08/27/42-butterflies-of-north-america.html


Perhaps your students could also draw a couple of butterflies and animate them using simple gif-techniques?

Tabletop Whale publishes new infographics with science theme every two or three weeks. Check back frequently - or sign up to receive them.