26. Snowflakes

Snowflakes are intricate, delicate, and strikingly beautiful. In this winter nature study episode, learn about the states of matter and temperature as you discover a little about how snowflakes are made. Whether it's snowy where you live or not, you'll be able to enjoy either a nature walk or nature table time to observe some stunning snowflake structures, too.

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• Black construction paper
• Magnifying glass
• Nature journal or blank, white paper
• Pencils

For show notes and episode downloads, go to ourjourneywestward.com/snowflake-nature-study. ← Find the video of magnified snowflakes here!

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In the Our Journey Westward Shop, you can find some homeschool studies that would be great to continue winter science through nature study:

• NaturExplorers Snow and Ice
• NaturExplorers Coping with the Cold

Get this season's Podcast Plus+ Packet for free! Scroll to the bottom of the snowflake show notes page. The packet includes this season's podcast schedule, reference pages to the Handbook of Nature Study, supporting curriculum suggestions, and a list of go-along classes in the No Sweat Nature Study video library.

Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the snowflake show notes page.

Share pictures of your nature journal pages on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

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