Discover the parts of a sunflower seed, how germination begins, and what helps a tiny seed grow into a towering plant in this fun nature study episode for kids.

In the companion video class about Sunflowers included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, students explore the sunflower’s life cycle, label its parts, and create a nature journal page inspired by Van Gogh’s famous sunflower art.

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Visit the Sunflower show notes page to see a sunflower field.

Click here for the list of nature book recommendations submitted by our listeners!

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Which veggie wins the title of fastest-growing? Join Mrs. Cindy as we find out the answer and explore why some vegetables seem to grow almost overnight!

In the companion True Vegetables Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, discover how true vegetables are different from fruits and how important they are to human nutrition. In your nature journal, you'll create a life cycle of a true vegetable, as well as a comparison of true vegetables and fruits.

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Visit the True Vegetables show notes page to see a radish!

See the nature-themed booklist → book recommendations from YOU!

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Join Mrs. Cindy to discover why peaches have a soft, fuzzy skin and how it helps them thrive in the summer heat. Learn about trichomes, their protective superpowers, and how each fruit has just what it needs to stay healthy.

In the companion video class about peaches, have even more juicy fun as you draw and label a peach’s parts, study its life cycle, and compare peaches to nectarines!

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Visit the Peaches show notes page to see trichomes on the skin of a peach!

Here are links to Mrs. Cindy's favorite nature-themed picture books and nature-themed chapter books.

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Learn how leaves use fuzz, chemicals, and even camouflage to stay safe from animals that might want to eat them. This episode is packed with surprising science and outdoor observation ideas!

In the companion Parts of a Leaf video class included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, you’ll draw and label a detailed diagram of a leaf while learning what each part does—and why it’s so important. You may not even realize some of these parts exist, but you’re sure to be fascinated by them as you compare different kinds of leaves in your nature journal.

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Visit the Parts of a Leaf show notes page to see the spines of a stinging nettle leaf!

Defense Mechanisms of Plants curriculum → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/defense-mechanisms-plants/

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Why are bird eggs blue, brown, or speckled? In this episode, Mrs. Cindy shares surprising reasons behind bird egg colors and how they help protect baby birds. Get ready for fun and egg-ucational science!

In the companion Egg-Laying Animals Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, learn about the variety of egg-laying animals. I bet you'll be surprised at some of these critters and how their eggs are unique! In your nature journal, you'll create an egg-tastic chart!

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Visit the Egg-Laying Animals show notes page to see a killdeer nest full of speckled eggs!

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What’s really at the end of a rainbow? Join Mrs. Cindy in this colorful episode as we explore the science and stories behind rainbows—and discover the truth about that legendary pot of gold!

In the companion Rainbow Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, discover the incredible science of rainbows, their form, and the beautiful colors we see. Then, diagram the parts of a watercolor rainbow that you create.

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Visit the Rainbow show notes page to see a double rainbow!

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You may have heard the phrase "crocodile tears", but what does it mean? In this episode, discover whether crocodiles shed real tears, and if so, why. 🐊

In the companion Alligators & Crocodiles Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, you'll discover the similarities and differences between alligators and crocodiles, explore their habitats and behaviors, and create a nature journal comparison page about the differences between these fierce reptiles.

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Visit the crocodile show notes page to see a crocodile's eye!

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Have you heard the whistling wind? How about the howling, roaring, or humming wind? Learn how the wind creates these sounds through air movement during this episode. Plus, wow your friends with scientific words like turbulence and the Aeolian effect!

Explore earth science, geography, and weather in the video class about wind as we discover how wind forms, shapes weather patterns, and can be harnessed as a natural energy source!

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Visit the wind show notes page.

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