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Curriculum Corner

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Welcome to Curriculum Corner

March 23, 2020

By creating a login and password to become a member of our FREE curriculum corner, it will help Splash be able to let funders know how valuable this resource has become to parents and teachers. You won’t have to fill out a form again, just login and as we release new content every few days, you’ll have full access. We are here to support you and help you. If you have questions about a lesson or would like to suggest some ideas, we would love to hear from you. Drop us an email at info@sacsplash.org.

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August 11, 2020

Bird Banding Basics

Learn about the art and science of Bird Banding in this fascinating lesson written by Splash field guide and bird banding expert David Rosen. Watch videos of bird banders in action at various banding stations across the nation. Explore a pictorial guide to bird banding and learn what to do if you find a banded bird. Finally, enter our Bird Banding Story Contest and win a cool Splash vernal pool T-shirt!

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July 31, 2020

Curious about the Coriolis Effect?

Learn about the fascinating science behind the Coriolis Effect, a phenomenon that alters the direction of moving masses across our spherical planet. Read an easy-to-understand explanation of Coriolis Effect, watch a video (filmed on the Equator Line!) of an experiment that illustrates how it effects each Hemisphere differently, and model the Coriolis Effect at home using a balloon, marker and partner! 

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July 7, 2020

Budding Birders!

This engaging new lesson provides an introduction to bird watching for budding birders of ALL ages! It includes helpful tips on what to look for when trying to identify a bird, information about field guides and binoculars, and a birding resources list that will guide you to all things birding, including amazing websites and birding apps for mobile devices. Happy birding everybody!!

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June 25, 2020

Storytime at Splash: Lucky Ducklings

Join us for Storytime at Splash! Critter Keeper LuAnne reads Eva Moore’s “Lucky Ducklings” in Critterville. “Lucky Ducklings” is based on a true story and teaches about the impact humans have on native animals.

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June 12, 2020

Get The Scoop on Wildlife Poop!

Have you ever been on a nature walk and found animal scat along the trail?  If it wasn’t from someone’s pet dog, it must be from one of the wild critters that inhabit the area.  This lesson will help you discover ways to be a better nature detective so you can identify that critter calling card!  Perform the Scat Rap and make edible scat to fool your friends and family (or to eat as a treat)!

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June 8, 2020

Invasive Species Action Week!

June 6-14 is California Invasive Species Action Week! Invasive flora and fauna compete with CA natives and impact our natural resources. You can help prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals by taking action, right in your backyard, neighborhood or even online. This lesson is full of incredible resources and activities that offer direct ways to get involved.

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June 1, 2020

Make A Baited Track Station

Be a wildlife biologist and try this easy and fun activity to monitor wildlife in your yard or nearby natural area!  In the Tracking 101 lesson we posted previously, one of the activities was to make plaster casts of animal tracks that you discover out in nature.  But sometimes the ground is just too hard and there aren’t any good animal tracks to see.  Don’t worry!  You can still find out what critters have been visiting by setting up a baited track station.

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May 29, 2020

Critterville Showcase! Meet Strykette, The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake

Meet Strykette, the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake. She has been living at Splash since the summer of 2016.

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May 27, 2020

Animal Tracking 101!

Put on your nature detective cap and learn the basics of animal tracking! Explore animal clues left in the field, learn about major animal track types, and compare and contrast cat and dog tracks. Learn how to make animal track plaster casts in the field. Even make a plaster cast of your pet’s paw track!

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May 22, 2020

Storytime at Splash: Bullfrog Grows Up

Join us for round two of Storytime at Splash! Critter Keeper LuAnne reads Rosamond Dauer’s “Bullfrog Grows Up” in Critterville with our resident Bullfrog, MewTwo. 

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May 20, 2020

Antelope Valley CA Poppy Reserve

Explore the Antelope Valley CA Poppy Reserve in the western Mojave through satellite images and a virtual tour! Each spring the Poppy Reserve is packed with visitors, however this year with Covid-19 measures in place the reserve was closed during peak season. Answer questions about the virtual tour video as you watch and learn about other wildflower bloom hot spots in our state. 

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May 18, 2020

Meet the California Vole

Study one of the most endearing critters of Mather Field, the California Vole! This lesson will help you understand the life cycle, behavior and natural history of our tiny rodent friends. Check out some cool photos of voles in action at Mather, watch videos about voles, complete a vole crossword puzzle and graph the population of multiple vole generations. We hope you “dig” this lesson!

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May 15, 2020

Make An Edible Aquifer!

Please join us at the table (the water table that is) and make an edible aquifer! Watch a video that introduces the topic of groundwater, download an aquifer illustration, read and discuss how groundwater works, answer questions, and use parent/teacher and student instructions worksheet as you build your very own edible aquifer that you can eat after the lesson!

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May 13, 2020

Butterflies and Metamorphosis

Learn about Monarchs and Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies, explore the magical process of metamorphosis, make your own butterfly food, and write and illustrate a comic strip of a butterfly’s lifecycle!

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May 6, 2020

Storytime at Splash: The Salamander Room

Join us for Storytime at Splash! Critter Keeper LuAnne reads Anne Mazer’s The Salamander Room in Critterville with one of our resident California Tiger Salamanders. 

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May 4, 2020

DIY Wind Turbine

Learn how to build an easy DIY Wind Turbine in this lesson! Discover how wind turbines convert the wind’s kinetic energy into mechanical and electrical energy. Generate enough electricity to light an LED with your homemade turbine!

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May 1, 2020

Spread Generosity Challenge

This lesson is calming, uplifting and fun-filled for Friday! Paint Kindness Rocks, make your own Dandelion Play-doh and brighten people’s days. Join us in spreading generosity during these challenging times. Share your creations and acts of generosity on social media and include the hashtag #spreadgenerosity!

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April 29, 2020

CA State Parks Home Learning Program!

We have mentioned that we will be showcasing other organizations’ resources for at home learning, and today we are excited to showcase the amazing work of the California State Parks. Register for their K-12 Home Learning Programs and learn about our state’s beautiful natural resources and cultural heritage while at home. 

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April 27, 2020

Spring Nesters in the Prairie 

Discover an array of birds that live at Mather Field and the many types of nests they build in this lesson. Learn about ground and burrow nesters, tree nesters, and birds that like to nest by water. Finally, build a bird nest of your own using natural materials from your yard! All of the incredible photos used in this lesson were taken by Splash field guide and bird expert, David Rosen.

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April 24, 2020

City Nature Challenge!

Participate in a global nature observation challenge and showcase the urban biodiversity of the Sacramento Region! Explore your home, yard or nearby nature, upload your observations to the iNaturalist platform and your data will be contributed to this global citizen science effort. City Nature Challenge 2020 takes place April 24-27.

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