Nature Just Got Real!

Hello Planeteers!

This week's episode is hosted by Captain Jack, and she tells us all about Jellyfish!

Do you know what to do if you get stung by a Jellyfish? No, you don’t pee on it. I thought you did, but I was wrong. Find out the REAL actions to take in this episode.

And, yes, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download. You can see pictures of  19 species of jellyfish and make your own jellyfish in a bottle. This project has a little bit of a twist I think you’ll like! You can find it  HERE.

If you want to watch the episode on video, you can do that HERE.

If you want 10 ways to get your kids outside and off their screens with very little effort on your part, get the free report at https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/10-ways-report 

If you want to read the Field Journal Blog, you can do that HERE.

Until next week, have a non-stinging adventure in YOUR neighborhood!

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Hello Planeteers!

This week's episode is hosted by Dr. Chuck Darwin, and he tells us all about staying cool during a heatwave!

There are some super-fun ways to do this, and he also tells us how to make S’mores using a solar oven we can build ourselves!

Yes, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download with the instructions on how to build a solar oven, and what materials you need. You can find it  HERE.

If you want to watch the episode on video, you can do that HERE.

If you want 10 ways to get your kids outside and off their screens with very little effort on your part, get the free report at https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/10-ways-report 

If you want to read the Field Journal Blog, you can do that HERE.

Until next week, have a cooling-down adventure in YOUR neighborhood!

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Hello Planeteers!

This week's episode is hosted by Tito the Treefrog, and he tells us all about the differences between Snails and Slugs.

I mean they kinda look the same, except one has a shell, right? Are Slugs just homeless snails?

We totally have the answer to that, and, of course, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download that has a Snail vs. Slug graphic and instructions for making a Snail habitat in your yard. You can find it  HERE.

If you want to watch the episode and see Talking Tito, you can do that HERE.

If you want 10 ways to get your kids outside and off their screens with very little effort on your part, get the free report at https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/10-ways-report 

If you want to read the Field Journal Blog, you can do that HERE.

Until next week, have a slimy adventure in YOUR neighborhood!

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Hello Planeteers!

This week's episode is hosted by Captain Jack, and she tells us all about Ladybugs-why they are awesome, where to find them, and how to identify what species live near you.

Did you know Ladybugs are also called Lady Beetles and Ladybirds, and there are about 5,000 different species? How can you tell what species your particular ladybugs are?

We've got you covered, because, of course, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download that has a Ladybug ID chart, a Lifecycle chart, and a fun Ladybug Feeder project you can make! You can find it  HERE.

If you want to watch the episode and see Captain Jack, you can do that HERE.

Coming soon: Ladybug House Kits! You can build a house to attract Ladybugs to your yard and give them a place to stay! All the better to observe them, right?  Keep checking back at the shop HERE. They should be listed there soon.

If you want 10 ways to get your kids outside and off their screens with very little effort on your part, get the free report at https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/10-ways-report 

If you want to read the Field Journal Blog, you can do that HERE.

Until next week, have a Ladybug Scouting adventure in YOUR neighborhood!

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Hello Planeteers!

This week's episode is hosted by Dr. Chuck Darwin, and he tells us all about tides-what they are, what causes them, and what the different types of tides are. 

Did you know you can tell what type of tide the Ocean will have by knowing the type of tide common in the area and what phase the Moon is in? 

We talked about Moon Phases a couple of episodes ago, so you should know the Moon Phase just by looking at it. If not, be sure to catch that episode. The Moon is a fascinating subject!

Of course, this episode comes with a free PDF you can download that has a project you can make, shows examples of different types of tides, and even helps you identify what a rip current looks like. You can get that HERE.

Remember that Rip Tides and Rip Currents are different things, but are often referred to as the same. If someone tells you there is a dangerous Rip Tide, they probably mean Rip Current, so be aware that swimming conditions are dangerous. If you get caught in a Rip Current while swimming, remember to swim sideways or at an angle, instead of directly toward the shore in order to escape it. The PDF shows pictures of Rip Currents so you can identify where they are, but that can be difficult to see while you are in the water. Stay safe this Summer!

If you want to watch the episode and see Dr. Chuck Darwin, you can do that HERE.

If you want 10 ways to get your kids outside and off their screens with very little effort on your part, get the free report at https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/10-ways-report 

If you want to read the Field Journal Blog, you can do that HERE.

Until next week, have a Safe Swimming adventure in YOUR neighborhood!

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Hello Planeteers!

Happy 4th of July, and welcome to Episode 4 of the Sunsational Summer Minicast series.

K.B.  is hosting this episode and she is talking all things related to Climate Change.

This week's minicast had a bit of a subject change. We were going to talk about Tides with Dr. Chuck Darwin, but the United States Supreme Court made a ruling to limit the government's ability to combat climate change last week, so we thought we'd talk about what it is, what causes it, and how you can help.

As usual, there's a fun activity and worksheet PDF that goes with the episode and is free to download here:
https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/post/what-is-climate-change

If you want to listen to the episode, you can do that here:
https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/podcast

If you want to read the Field Journal Blog, you can do that here:
https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/blog-1

If you want to take a deeper dive, there's a 10-page PDF episode Guide and a 3 Day Lesson Plan you can purchase either separately or bundle together to save. It's pretty inexpensive and gives you a lot more activities and information.
You can check them out here:
https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/shop
It's a temperature-changing good time!

Until next week, have a carbon footprint adventure in YOUR neighborhood!

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Welcome to the first episode of the Sunsational Summer Series of Minicasts for kids!

Every Monday until the end of August, we'll release a new episode with a playsheet and activity you can do that relates to the subject of the minicast.

This week's episode is all about clouds-what are they, how they form, and the different types of clouds.

Don't forget the  PDF download with a photo checklist and a couple of cloud-related activities you can do at home. You can grab that HERE.

If you want to purchase the 10-page activity PDF, the 3-day lesson plan, or the bundle with both, you can find it HERE.

The Field Journal Blog about What Your Kids Can Learn From Clouds can be found HERE.  There are a few freebies in there, too:)

Let's enjoy the Summer and do some fun projects together!

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In this episode all about Coral, that question gets answered and the answer wasn't what I thought it was!

I also talk to Marine Biologist Dr. Sharon Wismer about coral reefs and why they are important, what challenges they face, and what we can do about it even if we don't live near the ocean. I don't, do you?

Captain Jack tells us the difference between rocks, plants, and animals, Dr. Chuck Darwin gives us the definition of the big, scientific word for this episode and how to pronounce it (and I was saying it wrong, aargg!), and Tito tells us about a fish that's a Superhero around the reef. You might not believe what one of those superpowers is...

I also included a free PDF you can download HERE.

It has photos of several species of coral, a recommended reading list, and some coral-related project kits that looked like a lot of fun!

If you want to learn more about the Superhero of the Reef, it's one of the animals in the Weird & Wacky Endangered Animals book and you can check it out HERE.
It was on sale at the time this podcast was released.

If you want to watch this podcast as a video, you can do that here:
https://youtu.be/FpD5b2f1-VQ

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Happy Spring to you!

Hello, Planeteers! 

This is Pollinator season, and this episode is all about Butterflies! I had the opportunity to talk to Steve LaWarre, who is the Vice President of Horticulture at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park here in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He talks to us about the Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition which runs from March 1st to April 30th, and gives us some great ideas about why butterflies are important and what we can do to help them in our own backyards.

Chuck Darwin gives us a new word with TWO ways to pronounce it, Tito gives us some weird (and gross) facts about butterflies, and Captain Jack tells us how to tell if we're looking at a butterfly or a Moth.

There's a PDF to go along with the episode that has butterfly pictures, vocabulary words, comparison charts,  activities, a reading list, a complete lesson plan, and a product list for projects.  And butterfly apps! You know how I love a good app!!

You can download the supplemental PDF with the complete lesson plan here:
https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/post/get-your-butterfly-on

If you want to watch this episode as a video on YouTube, you can do that here: https://youtu.be/-wCKqZOwwYw

Here are all the links for this episode:

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: https://www.meijergardens.org

Butterflies Are Blooming Exhibition Guide:
https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/post/get-your-butterfly-on

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Happy Earth Day to you...and here is part 2!


Happy Earth Day 2021, Planeteers! Since I had so much to talk about, I decided to split this episode into 2 parts, and this is part 2.

In this second part, we are going to talk to Tracey Ritchie, who is the Director of Education at EarthDay.org.

She tells us all about WHAT Earth Day is, WHEN it started, WHY it started, and WHO started it. (Hint: it's ALMOST as old as me. But not quite...)

She gives us some great ideas about what kids and families can do to help the planet. She tells us about the EarthDay.org app and what we can use it for. And, you know how I love a good app!!

Don't forget that you can get Weird & Wacky Endangered Creatures for free this week on Amazon and if you do, let me know what you think by leaving a review. I promise I read them all:) Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YL3ZVLT

If you want to watch this episode as a video on YouTube, you can do that here: https://youtu.be/7F7CPRDOglM

Remember that this is Part 2 of the Earth Day episode. Part 1 is already available, and we make our own straws so we don't have to use a plastic one. This was a fun project and I hope you get a chance to do it!


Here are all the links for this episode:

EarthDay.org: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2021/

Global Earth Challenge App:
https://www.earthday.org/actions/join-earth-challenge-2020/

Earth Day Activities, PDF: https://www.weirdandwackyplanet.com/post/happy-earth-day-2021-part-1

Weird & Wacky Endangered Creatures - Free this week on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YL3ZVLT

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