Biology
Ecological Observations 11-8-2016: an Exercise in Reasoning
A video for homeschoolers, for those studying biology or ecology who do not have much access to the outdoors, for those living in different parts …
Foraging Talk Part 3
In this video, Mark talks about Purple Sage, Yaupon Holly, and Sow Thistle. Good info for homeschoolers and those studying biology/botany/ecology.
Foraging Talk Part 2
In this video, Mark talks about Prickly Pear Cactus and Dewberry. Good info for homeschoolers and those studying biology/botany/ecology.
Foraging Talk Part 1
In this video, Mark talks about his Four Rules of Foraging. Good info for homeschoolers and those studying biology/botany/ecology.
Movement and Attention
In “BRING BACK THE MERRY-GO-ROUND: It is a therapeutic tool,” Angela Hanscom, an “occupational therapist” for children, writes:As a child, I loved the merry-go-round! It …
Developing Attention
Spin, Swing, Climb & Slide! is a podcast worth the listen. They talk about the importance of childhood play in a person’s development.For example, they …
Sleep Again!
Saying something I’ve been saying for years, something that needs to be said, Jill Duffy wrote in “Why Six Hours Of Sleep Is As Bad …
Be Aristotelian, Not Platonic
An idea key to science and successful life — and good education — happens from about 1:24 to 1:56, in this video excerpt from the …
Chocolate: A Cause of Rapture and Rage
Chocolate can cause some to become angry/mad. Some, like me. Chocolate messes with my brain and with my gut. Glad I’ve known this for a …