Story Sticks Activity for Ages 5-8
Story sticks are used to help recall a story about a trip, hike, or other special event. They can be made of walking sticks, rulers, dowel rods, or small sticks. They are used to place special items found along a journey. After the special journey or trip has taken place...
MDE-LIO Welcomes Two New Staff Members
MDE-LIO would like to announce two new staff members, Sara Cruchelow and Pamela McGinister. Cruchelow is an education consultant for Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI). McGinister is MDE-LIO's new business manager.
Sara Cruchelow
Sara Cruchelow was born and...
Survival Adaptations Activity for Ages 9-12
Many different forms of wildlife use defensive mechanisms to survive in the wild. For example, some plants (roses and berries) grow thorns to keep animals from eating their leaves and fruit. Some animals (skunks and stink bugs) release chemicals to keep predators away....
Edible Soil Activity for Ages 13-18
When you dig deep into soil, there are different layers called soil horizons. The layers are called “horizons” because they spread from side to side (horizontally). Each layer is different from the others. During this activity for students ages 13-18, you will learn more...