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Feel the Breeze

Activity

Exploring Wind and Its Effects on Nature

Feel the breeze on your skin. What does it feel like? Is it gentle or strong? Is it warm or cool? Which direction is it coming from? Can you feel any moisture in the air? You can tie a ribbon or light string to a tree to tell which way the breeze is blowing. Observe how the breeze affects the plants around you. Can you hear it rustle through different materials?

Science Seed

We can use the wind’s direction to help us navigate and understand weather patterns. We can use the wind to help us know which way to go when we are exploring outside or sailing on a boat. The wind can also give us clues about the weather. For example, if the wind feels warm and is coming from the south, it might mean a sunny day. But if it feels cold and is coming from the north, it might mean cooler weather. The wind also helps move things around in the air, like clouds, rain, and even smells! By feeling which way the wind blows, we can learn how things move in the sky and around us.

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earn Badges

Badges can be earned through hands-on experiences within each of the 16 branches of science, or “Science Slices.” You can earn a badge in each branch of science by doing four activities in these categories. We also encourage participants to keep a Nature Journal to record their memories, and to express themselves creatively through writing or drawing after each activity. We recommend that each child (and parent if they’d like) write or draw in a journal after each activity, with expectations of your children that match their age (the goal is self-expression, not perfection).

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join Families in Nature

It is our vision to inspire all families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists. Becoming a member of Families in Nature will give your family the opportunity to have adventures in nature, experience field science, develop as youth conservation leaders, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Memberships are free for everyone.

Who are we?

Families in Nature works to create opportunities for nature connection with the purpose of sparking a deep love and desire to protect, conserve and restore the environment. Our mission is to connect children and their families to nature and to each other through time spent learning, playing, and volunteering outdoors. It is our vision to inspire ALL families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists.

Perez Elementary School is named in honor of Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Perez, who gave his life in service to his country. Perez is a supportive learning community with a focus on service. At Perez, we believe effort creates ability and all students will learn at high standards if they are given clear expectations, taught using best practices adapted to their unique needs and provided extra time and resources as needed. Perez students have numerous opportunities to serve their school, community and environment. They receive powerful instruction in the core curriculum areas, as well as in technology, art, music, physical education, and health.

This project was made possible by The Powell Foundation.