SPRINGO
Nature comes to life in the Spring. Making it a fantastic time to explore to natural world around you! With this SPRINGO Scavenger Hunt you will make observations using your senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste) and you can have fun learning a little Gaelic.
Just like in BINGO, you mark an “X” if you find the thing in the square. You can complete vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines. If you would like a challenge, you can try to find everything on the sheet.
To learn how to say the Gaelic words and phrases listed in Scavenger Hunt, you can watch the SPRINGO – Hear the Gaelic Words video. Each word or phrase is repeated twice with a pause in between to give you a chance to try to say it.
SPRINGO - hear the Gaelic words
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Summer Nature Trail
Summer is nature’s time to shine! Get out there and discover all the natural wonders around you. This Summer Nature Trail Scavenger Hunt will inspire you to you’re your own summertime adventure! Plus, you can have fun learning a little Gaelic along the way.
Just like in BINGO, you mark an “X” if you find the thing in the square. You can complete vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines. If you would like a challenge, you can try to find everything on the sheet.
To learn how to say the Gaelic words and phrases listed in Scavenger Hunt, you can watch the Summer Nature Trail – Hear the Gaelic Words video. Each word or phrase is repeated twice with a pause in between to give you a chance to try to say it.
Summer Nature Trail - hear the Gaelic words
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Winter Nature Bingo
Winter is not the time to hibernate! Bundle up and get outside to discover nature during this extraordinary time of year. This Winter Nature Bingo Scavenger Hunt will inspire you explore and enjoy this frosty season! Plus, you can have fun learning a little Gaelic along the way.
Just like in BINGO, you mark an “X” if you find the thing in the square. You can complete vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines. If you would like a challenge, you can try to find everything on the sheet.
To learn how to say the Gaelic words and phrases listed in Scavenger Hunt, you can watch the Winter Nature BINGO – Hear the Gaelic Words video. Each word or phrase is repeated twice with a pause in between to give you a chance to try to say it.
Winter Nature Bingo - hear the Gaelic words
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Fiach gum bi thu ri spòrs innte! - Have fun with it!
Museum Maker
Maybe you've explored our collections - now we want to learn about yours. While we are all spending more time at home these days, why not create your own exhibit to show off your collection - just like a museum.
Roger Lewis, Mi’kmaq Cultural Heritage Curator
Nova Scotia Museum Curator Roger Lewis talks about the history of the Mi'kmaq.
Wee Wild Ones on the web
Wee Wild Ones, a program where kids under 5 and their caregivers can explore the wonders of nature, is now online. Enjoy stories and puppet shows; explore real museum specimens; build with tree blocks; and much more.
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Science & Natural History
Bird watching checklist
Looking for birds and listening for their songs is a great activity you can do in the woods or in the city. We made a bird checklist to get you started. Try saying their names in Mi'kmaw, French and Gaelic.
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Arthropod Checklist
Insect field guide to the most commonly found insects (and non-insects) in Nova Scotia. Try saying their names in Mi'kmaw, French and Gaelic.
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Leaf BINGO
Fall leaf BINGO game. Learn to identify common tree leaves.
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My Tree Study
Choose a tree in your yard or neighborhood then use your observation skills to complete your tree study.
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Field Guide
Create your own field guide to observe and record the signs of the seasons.
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Scavenger Hunts
Several activity sheets encouraging observation and exploration around your neighbourhood.
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Nature Observations
Using natural objects found around the house or in your yard, practice the skills of close observation and recording those observations in notes or drawings.
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Object Investigation
Think like an archaeologist as you explore objects at home or online. Make detailed records of what you see and discover what ordinary objects can tell us about the people who use them.
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Anatomy of a Flower
Basic diagram of a flower with parts labelled and vocabulary included. Take what you learn then sketch and label a flower from your garden or neighbourhood.
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