https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo en-us 2017-01-10 03:05:28 UTC 2017-01-10 03:44:08 UTC hello@padlet.com brookedelahunty https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154116 This generation lacks experience and understanding and an ownership of nature. ]]> 2017-01-10 03:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154116 brookedelahunty https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154184 Parents are hesitant to send their children out doors without supervision because they fear abduction and abuse, but the abduction and rates have gone down steadily for the last 20 years.]]> 2017-01-10 03:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154184 brookedelahunty https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154461 Studies show that children and teens who spend more time in nature are less likely to be medicated for ADD or ADHD. ]]> 2017-01-10 03:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154461 brookedelahunty https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154582 Spending time outdoors increases psychological, spiritual, and mental health.]]> 2017-01-10 03:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154582 brookedelahunty https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154749 The average 8-18 year old spends 53 hours per week on electronics, up from 44 hours a week 5 years ago. This is more than a full time job. ]]> 2017-01-10 03:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154749 brookedelahunty https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154928 Science conducted by ammeters or non professional scientists.]]> 2017-01-10 03:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146154928 brookedelahunty https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146155045 Anyone can participate in citizen science, and it shouldn't just be left to teachers and students. There are many things that families could do together to encourage discovery and learning. ]]> 2017-01-10 03:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146155045 brookedelahunty https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146155170 There are many resources for citizen science, most of which include an easy and fun observation followed by a minute or two of recording on the provided website.]]> 2017-01-10 03:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146155170 brookedelahunty https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146155430 Anyone can participate in citizen science from their own yard. One way to do this is to support the monarch butterfly population. Due to construction, fires, and other reasons, milkweed plants are being cut down more and more every year. Monarch Butterflies only lay their eggs on milkweed plants. Citizens can help the Monarch Butterflies by planting milkweed in their yards. ]]> 2017-01-10 03:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brookedelahunty/a6b7s9wuf8oo/wish/146155430