Duke Farms

Duke Farms in Hillsborough is closing some of its exhibits for renovation (I think on 5/25). If you want to see them as they are, book a trip through Museum tix. You need to use this even to get tickets for their (many) free tours.

I think the indoor display garden is the one that will "never be the same".

to the moon. . .

Lorna spotted these "pricey resources" at NASA, but the guides may be useful and less expensive. (Thanks Lorna!) NASA has lots of resources for homeschooling & Scouting.

After watching the Field Trip to the Moon DVD, students continue their lunar exploration with classroom activities that investigate the moon’s habitability and sustainable resources. These activities culminate with plans for the design and creation of a lunar station. The students are assigned to one of six teams, with four to six students in each team. The teams are each given one of six topics to investigate: ecosystem, geology, habitat, engineering, navigation or medical.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Field_Trip_to_the_Moon_Educator_Guide.html

Field Trip to the Moon Companion Guide -- Grades 5-8
Take a virtual journey to the moon with the Field Trip to the Moon DVD and use this guide to supplement the experience. The companion guide contains three classroom activities and explanations of the key concepts in the DVD. The activities are Observe the Moon, Investigate Craters, and Examine Human Exploration.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/FTM_Companion_Guide.html

Field Trip to the Moon Informal Educator's Guide -- Informal Education
After watching the Field Trip to the Moon DVD, participants continue their lunar exploration with workshop activities that investigate the moon’s habitability and sustainable resources. These activities culminate with plans for the design and creation of a lunar station. Working in groups, each team receives one of six topics to investigate: ecosystem, geology, habitat, engineering, navigation or medical.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/FTM_Informal_Educator_Guide.html

Borders Educator Savings: April 2-8, 2008

Borders & Waldenbooks Educator Savings April 2-8, 2008

During this special Educator Appreciation Week, Home Schoolers can save 25% on both classroom and personal purchases. Don’t forget to bring your Borders Classroom Discount Card with you. There is a special reception Friday, April 4 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with food, fun & prizes! Excludes electronics, periodicals, and special orders.

For more homeschool discount information, visit http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/educatordiscount.html