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Sábana Sacudida

Use una sábana para explorar la cantidad de vida que puede vivir en un arbusto. Edades 5+, 15+ minutos

¿Qué uso tiene una sábana vieja en un jardín? ¡Es una maravillosa herramienta de exploración para examinar la gran cantidad de vida que puede contener un solo arbusto! Realmente, todo lo que necesita para esta actividad es una sábana que no le importe ensuciar, o una camisa blanca. Salga a un patio o una calle bordeada de arbustos. Busque un arbusto robusto que tenga menos ramas cerca del fondo para que sea más fácil acceder la parte inferior de la planta. Extiende la sábana debajo del arbusto lo más lejos posible. Una vez que un lado de la sábana esté debajo del arbusto tanto como pueda, es el momento de agitar, agitar, agitar. Sujétese las ramas sobre la sábana y agite con entusiasmo, pero no tan fuerte que dañe la planta. Cuando se haya divertido lo suficiente sacudiendo, retire la sábana suavemente desde abajo el arbusto. La sábana debe estar cubierta no solo con hojas, ramitas y trozos de plantas, sino también con pequeños insectos, arañas u otras criaturas muy pequeñas. Es posible que deba arrodíllese para ver la vida silvestre verdaderamente pequeña. ¡Mire de cerca y tenga paciencia! Busque movimiento. ¡Te sorprenderá la cantidad de amiguitos que se escondían en el arbusto!  

También es bueno tener una lupa a mano para observar los insectos de cerca. Yo uso una caja de insectos, que es esencialmente una caja pequeña de plástico transparente con una tapa para meter pequeños insectos en la caja y cerrarla. La tapa tiene una lupa incorporada para que pueda mirar de cerca a su amigo insecto. Luego, simplemente abra la tapa para soltar su criatura. 

Cuando haya terminado de explorar el arbusto, simplemente sacuda la sábana sobre el arbusto para que todos los pequeños amigos puedan regresar a su hogar. Una vez que haya visitado un arbusto, intente la actividad en otro arbusto, ¡y luego en otro! Intente comparar las plantas diferentes como hábitats efectivos. ¿Qué tipo de insectos albergan las diferentes plantas? ¿Los insectos son diferentes en las plantas a la sombra que en las plantas a pleno sol? También pueda dibujar las criaturas que encuentre. ¡Crea tus propios experimentos y diviértete!

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Register now for our Responsive Classroom Management in the Outdoors Workshop and receive an Early-Bird Registration Discount! 🌱When? April 21st, 9:30AM-3:30PM Where? Life Lab’s Garden Classroom, located on the beautiful campus of UCSC. What? How can we possibly manage 30 students in an Outdoor Classroom?! Participants in this workshop will explore best practices for establishing and maintaining a positive, engaging culture of learning and fun in a garden setting. Together we will experience and discuss setting the tone for equitable and inclusive instruction; garden class routines; station rotations; and specific techniques to maximize student engagement and participation. Graduate education units available. 🌱 To register and for more details please visit: lifelab.org/responsive-classroom-management-the-in-outdoors/For registration info on other upcoming Life Lab workshops please visit: lifelab.org/gcworkshops/

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Become a Life Lab Certified Gardener! 🌱🌻Based on the success of our first four cohorts of Life Lab-Certified Garden Educators, we are excited to announce that registration is now open for individuals to register and be part of our fifth cohort starting January 23rd, 2023! We’ve put together a series of 4 on-line courses that will guide and support educators in becoming a Life Lab-Certified School Garden Educator. Upon successful completion of the 4 courses, participants will receive a certificate and the distinction of being a Life Lab-Certified Garden Educator. Each course will last 4 weeks long and include 4 synchronous meetings, at-home work, and a unique coaching model. The total commitment for the full series is 16 weeks. Check out our website for more information! Registration for the full certification series is now open. Please share with others who are looking for ideas and inspiration in the garden! There are 24 spots available and we sold out in our last 4 certification series. We hope you can join us!Life Lab offers a limited number of course fee reductions based on need and anticipated impact. To apply for financial assistance, follow the link below. Scholarship applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis between now and December 1st, 2022 or until all funds have been awarded.

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