Welcome to Far North Classroom, a blog about science and nature for teachers and students (whether in school or out.) I’m the moderator, Helen O’Harra, a 4-5-6 grade teacher at Denali Montessori in Anchorage Alaska.

We’re still in the process of …

I’d like to apologise for not keeping up on this site for so long. Things got busy, there were some changes and events in my life…but I …

The sky is still clear, the sun is pouring in through the windows in the classroom, and we have a unique vantage point up here on the second floor. We can see the 20-35 mph wind carry streams of blowing …

This morning I heard a chickadee singing to the world. I think he was announcing his territory. His song was clear in the cold air. Although it is the last day of February, with the increase in light in both …

It’s been so cold this winter, sometimes forcing everybody to stay indoors and even skip recess. But here’s a neat trick that you can do only when it drops below zero.

When there is a cold snap here in Anchorage, I take my class outside and blow bubbles. It is best at Minus 10 or below, because you can see the bubbles freeze right in front of your eyes.