Round 2 Challenges!

For this month’s challenges, delve into the science behind how earth’s cycles influence each other or explore the beauty in nature through environmental artwork.

An image of a river flowing over rocks

Challenge 1: Create a Science Habitat

Show how our world is interconnected through science habitat dioramas or build your own ecosystem and monitor the progress.

Examples:

Create an ecosystem in a soda or pop bottle.

Design a Terrarium

Build a Tabletop Biosphere

Use a shoebox to tell the story of an ecosystem

Websites with examples:

http://afaithfulattempt.blogspot.com/2017/01/science-habitat-sculptures.html

https://kidsgardening.org/garden-activities-building-a-terrarium/

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2017/08/jar-science-for-kids.html

https://www.generationgenius.com/ecosystems-for-kids/

Challenge 2: Recycle, Reuse, or Repurpose to create art and a story of nature

Think about the role of air, water, life, and land.  Create a piece of artwork using objects found in nature or from the recycling bin.

Examples:

Design or take pictures of clouds to tell a story

Write a poem about water or take a few pictures that capture the flow – rivers, waterfalls, lakes, or the ocean

Reimagine animals at play – find acorns, pine cones, other items in nature, and turn them into miniature animals living their best lives

Create a fairy garden using moss, tree branches, grass, berries, and stones

Helpful Websites:

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/cloud-crafts-for-kids-4128732

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/physical-geography/raining-rhymes/

https://picklebums.com/collecting-stuff-is-good-for-kids/

https://youtu.be/_wx_Fdf4M0M

Due: November 30th!

Challenge Responses!