Let’s explore another phenomenon. Look at the photo below and ask your children to notice and wonder. “The important thing is to never stop questioning.” Einstein

Now examine these photos, do your conclusions change?

The fall webworm, a common caterpillar in Georgia, weaved their webs around these branches. Although they will eat the foliage, the damage to the tree will be minimal because the deciduous trees will shed all their leaves soon.

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In parts of the United States, silk tents made by Eastern tent caterpillars blanket the trees each spring. I recently saw them again when I was visiting my daughter in Maryland. To watch full screen, go here.

To find other posts about phenomena, go to the top right corner to search. Phenomena are great to begin a lesson or to meaningfully use extra time throughout your day.

For a list of NGSS phenomena, go here.