50. Moose

Learn about the Javan rhinoceros and why it's an endangered animal!

In the companion Endangered Animals Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, learn the differences between endangered, threatened, and vulnerable species while creating a beautiful nature journal page of endangered animals around the world. 

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Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the show notes page.

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Learn about vocalizations and other noises that create a cacophony in the Amazon Rainforest!

In the companion The Rainforest Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, expect to discover the differences between tropical and temperate rainforests worldwide. As you create a vibrant tropical rainforest in your nature journal, learn about the incredible biodiversity within the canopy of this unique biome. 

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Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the Rainforest show notes page.

Share pictures of your nature walk pages on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

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Did you know the process of photosynthesis is responsible for the sugary sweet sap that can be turned into maple syrup? That's what Mrs. Cindy is talking about in this episode!

Get your FREE Nature Walk Challenge → https://ourjourneywestward.com/sap-into-syrup-nature-study

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• nature journal or blank white paper
• pencil
• colored pencils

In the companion Sap into Syrup Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, create a beautiful painting or drawing of a tapped maple tree. You'll have an opportunity to add a diagram of the process of turning sap into syrup, too!

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Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the Sap into Syrup show notes page.

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Learn about simple machines with Mrs. Cindy. You're right, that doesn't seem like a nature study topic, but it can be!

Get your FREE Nature Walk Challenge → https://ourjourneywestward.com/simple-machine-nature-study

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• nature journal or blank white paper
• pencil
• colored pencils

In the companion Simple Machines in Nature Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, plan to create a chart of simple machines and some of the plants and animals that use them in nature. Expect to learn some exciting history of simple machines, too!

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Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the Simple Machines in Nature show notes page.

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Do you love penguins? Many people do! I think it might have something to do with their adorable appearance and cute, little waddle. Don't be fooled, though, these cuddly-looking creatures are masters of resilience as many of them face some of the harshest weather conditions on earth. Enjoy this penguin nature study with Mrs. Cindy!

In the companion Penguins Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, embark on an expedition to explore the geography and unique habitats of each climate where penguins are found. Learn about their unique body adaptations, locomotion, and basic needs. Of course, we won't forget to discuss the unique ways penguins are resilient in difficult situations, too!

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Get your FREE Nature Walk Challenge → https://ourjourneywestward.com/penguin-nature-study

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• nature journal or blank white paper
• pencil
• colored pencils

Grab the FREE Winter Nature Observation Packet at https://ourjourneywestward.com/winter-nature-study-printable/

Share pictures of your nature walk pages on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

Why are the wolves in Yellowstone National Park so special? Listen to find out!

In the companion Wolves of Yellowstone Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, learn about apex predators in the food chain, food webs, plant and animal populations, overgrazing, extirpation, and reintroduction in this fascinating, historical science lesson about balance in an ecosystem.

Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

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Get your FREE Nature Walk Challenge → https://ourjourneywestward.com/yellowstone-wolves-nature-study

Share pictures of your nature walk pages on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

Which tree would make the most giant Christmas tree of all? Learn the answer to this question, with Mrs. Cindy! 

In the companion Redwood Trees Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, learn the deep science about redwood trees and their amazing adaptations that help our planet!

Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

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Get your FREE Nature Walk Challenge → https://ourjourneywestward.com/redwood-tree-nature-study

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• nature journal or blank white paper
• pencil
• colored pencils

Share pictures of your nature walk pages on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

Did you know which animals are related to moose? Learn the answer to this question, as well as plenty of other facts about moose with Mrs. Cindy! 

In the companion Moose Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, explore moose habitats, their diet, and several amazing adaptations. Of course, we'll learn more about those amazing antlers, too!

Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

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Get your FREE Nature Walk Challenge → https://ourjourneywestward.com/moose-nature-study-for-kids

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• nature journal or blank white paper
• pencil
• colored pencils

Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the Moose show notes page.

Share pictures of your nature walk pages on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

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Connect nature study and language arts with a study of idioms with Mrs. Cindy!

CHRISTMAS! BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE →  ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/

Get your FREE Nature Walk Challenge → https://ourjourneywestward.com/nature-idiom-nature-study

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• nature journal or blank white paper
• pencil
• colored pencils

In the companion Nature Idioms Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, dive into this topic with a fun spin on nature journaling as you learn how to recognize idioms. You’ll be surprised at just how many idioms include nature in them! It will be interesting to determine whether you’re a literal or abstract thinker, too.

Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

CHRISTMAS! BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE →  ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/

Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the Nature Idioms show notes page.

Share pictures of your nature walk pages on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

Learn about beavers and their fascinating beaver dam habitats with Mrs. Cindy!

Get your FREE Nature Walk Challenge → https://ourjourneywestward.com/beaver-nature-study

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• nature journal or blank white paper
• pencil
• colored pencils

In the companion Beaver Video Class found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, learn about the behavior of beavers and their physical characteristics as you create a beaver habitat in your nature journal. You'll be amazed at the engineering skills of beavers and environmental impact of their dams!

Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

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In the Our Journey Westward Shop, find a few homeschool curriculum guides that are helpful to continue learning animal science through nature study:

• Defense Mechanisms of Animals
• Animal Signs

Grab the FREE Autumn Observation Packet full of printable pages to encourage creative observation and nature journaling → ourjourneywestward.com/autumn-nature-observation-packet/

Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the Beavers show notes page.

Share pictures of your nature walk pages on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)