Humble Beginnings

Summer Science

I love summer.  It's a time to be carefree and not worry about schooling or schedules, etc.  I was trying to make the kids read a little this summer, but with all of us being sick for the past month, that hasn't gone exactly as planned.

But, James has picked up a little science this summer and I'm so very proud of him.  He has been collecting doodle bugs and observing them for the past week.  He and hubby filled our old aquarium with soft dirt and as James finds doodle bugs, he adds them to the aquarium.  Then, he watches.  He sees how long it takes for them to dig their hole, how they dig their hole, and then for the fun part:  he feeds them.  He'll find a few red ants or fire ants and puts them on the dirt.  Then, he watches as they slide their way into the doodlebug hole.  He's seen in action how doodle bugs kill ants.  We were trying to figure out if you need to give them water, but James has determined that they suck the insect dry and then eat the body.  Therefore, they don't need water (very ingenious).

Anyway, we now have a doodlebug farm on our front porch.  I certainly prefer that to fish or snakes!  He spends hours during the day finding the doodle bugs, watching them, etc.  It's been a great science project for him.  And the best part?  He's done this all on his own - with no encouragement or prodding from anybody else.  I love that!

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{ 07:17 , Thursday, June 26, 2008 } { Posted by Isabella }

I also love Summer Break. I'm not so such about the bugs. lol. Have a blessed day. I