winter science

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!

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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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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Winter is the perfect time to observe planets in the night sky. You can easily see Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn at different times in the early evening without the help of a telescope. Plus, because it gets dark so early, nobody has to stay up late!

In the episode, learn tidbits of information about all the planets, not just the ones we can easily see, and enjoy a fun nighttime nature walk challenge. 

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• nature journal or blank, white paper
• markers
• SkyView Lite app for your smartphone

For show notes and episode downloads, go to ourjourneywestward.com/planet-nature-study. ← Find an image of the planets in the solar system here!

In the companion Winter Night Sky Video Lesson found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, you'll learn much more about observable planets, constellations, and asterisms with special guest teacher and astronomy expert, Chris Hall of Always Learning Education. You'll even create a map of the night sky!

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

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

Download the FREE printable Winter Play Dough Mats → ourjourneywestward.com/winter-play-dough-mats/

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

• Space Observations
• Nocturnal Animals
• Flying Creatures of the Night

Get this season's Podcast Plus+ Packet for free! Scroll to the bottom of the planet show notes page. The packet includes this season's podcast schedule, reference pages to the Handbook of Nature Study, supporting curriculum suggestions, and a list of go-along classes in the No Sweat Nature Study video library.

Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the planet 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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Who doesn't love the smell of spices wafting through the December air as cookies bake in the oven or pomanders decorate your home? In this special Christmas nature study episode, learn about the traditional spices of Christmas. Besides science, you'll enjoy a mini history lesson to explain why these particular spices became popular in winter recipes, and you'll even get to think a little about world geography!

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• ground cinnamon
• ground cloves
• ground ginger
• ground nutmeg

For show notes and episode downloads, go to ourjourneywestward.com/christmas-spices-nature-study/. ← Find pomander decorating inspiration pictures here!

In the companion Christmas Spices Video Lesson found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, you'll learn much more about the botany of these spices, as well as many of their important uses. Of course, you'll discover where in the world each spice grows natively and the process of getting the spices from the plant to your kitchen. Don't forget, you'll create an informative nature journal page about the spices, too!

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

BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES for No Sweat Nature Study LIVE → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/

In the Our Journey Westward Shop, you can find some homeschool studies that would be great to continue winter and holiday science through nature study:

• NaturExplorers Snow and Ice
• NaturExplorers Coping with the Cold
• Nature Study Through the Holidays: Advent

Get this season's Podcast Plus+ Packet for free! Scroll to the bottom of the Christmas spices show notes page. The packet includes this season's podcast schedule, reference pages to the Handbook of Nature Study, supporting curriculum suggestions, and a list of go-along classes in the No Sweat Nature Study video library.

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

Share pictures of your nature recipes 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're enjoying the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)