Helping your child with science: An excellent way to help elementary students develop their scientific knowledge is by helping them to explore natural phenomenon. Stargazing, nature walks, and cooking together are a few easy ways to engage your child in the wonder of the natural world. For your convenience I have listed some events happening this month for you and your child to enjoy together. EVENTS CALENDARSeptember 5,6,7 Moon, Jupiter, Saturn Friday September 13 Full Harvest Friday the 13th Moon September 14 STAR PARTY SBMNH 8-10 pm September 21 California Coastal Cleanup Day 9-12 Sign up here September 23 Fall Equinox THE NIGHT SKYThe moon is an easily recognizable feature that can help children identify other objects in the night sky. During the evenings of September 5, 6, and 7th the moon will make an appearance near Jupiter and Saturn. Jupiter will be easy to identify because second to the moon it will be the brightest object in the night sky. If your child loves looking at the night sky consider attending the free star party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on September 14th from 8-10 pm. They will have telescopes available and volunteers to help explain what you are seeing. The Fall Equinox: During September children may also notice that daytime doesn't last as long as it did in the summer. By September 23 day and night are about equal. You can help prepare children to understand the seasons by pointing out their shadow at different times. Have them notice the time of day and whether their shadow is long or short. TRY THIS AT HOMEGo for a seed walk. Fall is a great time to harvest seeds and seed pods. Many have fascinating shapes for dispersal. Have students consider whether they travel by air, water, animals, gravity, etc. MEDIA OF THE MONTHEnjoy an app that helps your kid get outside and experience nature! GREAT APP SEEK by inaturalist - one of Grace Butler's friends helped make this app that is a fun way for kids to learn about nature. www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app -Get outside and point the Seek Camera at living things -Identify wildlife and plants you see and take pictures to earn badges -Learn fun facts about the organisms all around you SCIENCE IN THE NEWS
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