cool activities for bug boxes #1

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If you're tired of being inside, go on a nature walk. You'll need to purchase a magnifying box. They are only $2 from most science supply companies. This is one from a jewelry company (1.50). I think they're also called bug boxes.
http://www.openallday.au.com/Magnifying%20Boxes.html

Here's a science site that also has some good games resources, assessment methods and science in art. (bug box is 1.59)
http://www.acornnaturalists.com/store/product1.asp?Product_ID=1558

On your walk, find things to put in the box. It doesn't have to be bugs. Flowers, seeds, dirt, rocks, grass, anything works. Your child makes a sketch or drawing of what they see with it magnified. When you get home. Look that item up on the internet and see if you can find it labeled or any information about how it is described. Have your child label the drawing using the correct scientific terminology.