Impromptu Science

I am a big fan of structure. Huge. However, I'm not averse to exploiting any circumstance for its learning potential. When DD came through the door hollering because a weird bug had landed on her arm, I did what any self-respecting homeschool mom would do. I hollered right back. "Hold still while I get a jar!!!" We trapped that bug in a glass jar, sketched him, did a little research on the web to determine what type of bug he was (a Marmorated stink bug) and let him go.

Hotel Tennessee

"What I'm wondering is, is this bug nocturnal?" (Note: She's written "diurnal" in the top right corner, stink bug inj the middle and found Tuesday at bottom right.)

Trap and release

The common stink bug, in all his glory.