Identify patterns in bird songs, insect noises, and other sounds while observing animals on campus and in our cave. Use robotics to explore and mimic patterns found in nature, such as animal behaviors. Create gardens that highlight patterns in plant growth while studying the importance of biodiversity in ecosystems. Employ digital technology to analyze and model patterns within ecosystems. Explore "Cycles" in natural phenomena such as moon phases, tides, and sunspots. Use robotics to model cycles, such as the water cycle or life cycles of organisms. Engineering rainbow makers and observation of patterns of colors, angles, and conditions that lead to the phenomenon of a rainbow. Investigating, classifying, and researching patterns of shells and rocks. Create gardens that represent nutrient cycles and ecological processes. Utilize digital technology to simulate and study natural cycles in different ecosystems. Track and study the migration habits of butterflies, sharks, and birds. Observe patterns of feeding and pollinating behaviors of insects on campus while they visit our various gardens. Engineer feeders for birds to observe, journal, and graph their feeding behaviors. Investigate patterns in environment in preference for habitats for various animals in the cave. Design and build habitats based on reptile habits and preferences. Nature-inspired art using found objects like leaves, rocks, and twigs. Field Trip: Sweetbriar Nature Center 7/25. GREEN THUMB MARKET: Parent visitation 7/26, 10am-11am