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Hibernation ideas for your preschool and kindergarten classroom.

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In 2014, a pair of mated Bald Eagles chose the most idyllic of nest sites within the United States’ National Capital (Washington, DC), nestled high in a Tulip Poplar tree amongst the Azalea Collection at the U.S. National Arboretum, which is operated by the United States Department of Agriculture. This is the first Bald Eagle pair to nest in this location since 1947. The two Eagles have been iconically named ‘Mr. President’ and ‘The First Lady.’ Join the American Eagle Foundation and the USDA in viewing this most patriotic nest cam 24/7, in HD quality, and now…with sound!
Most frequently asked questions about these eagles.
Update: 3-30-17: Welcome into the world, DC5! Our second eaglet arrived at 1:54 p.m. EST. Watch DC5 Hatch Video. DC4 is gaining strength and balance, and is getting better at feeding. DC4 hatched March 29 at approximately 7:21 a.m. Watch DC4 Hatch Video!

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We kindly request that you do not attempt to embed or live stream these feeds on your website, blog, app, etc., or attempt to monetize screen shots or video captures. Thank you for your cooperation!
In 2015, American Eagle Foundation staff traveled to DC to install state-of-the-art cameras, infrared lighting, and other related equipment in-and-around the nest tree with the help of volunteers and experienced tree climbers. The USDA’s U.S. National Arboretum ran a half-mile of fiber optic cable to the cameras’ ground control station, which connects the cameras to the internet. The entire system is powered by a large mobile solar array (containing several deep cycle batteries) that was designed and built by students and staff from Alfred State College, SUNY College of Technology and was partially funded by the Department of Energy and Environment. USNA has implemented a backup generator that will kick in if prolonged inclement weather causes the solar array to provide insufficient power to the system. In 2016, APEX Electric, Inc. (Kenmore, Washington) traveled to DC to assist the AEF in successfully installing audio equipment in and around the nest tree.
THE AMERICAN EAGLE FOUNDATION is a public 501(c)3 charitable organization. Contributions to the American Eagle Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The AEF’s Tax ID Number is 58-1652023.
If you would like to donate specifically to the DC Eagle Cam Project, please make sure to use our DC Eagle Cam Donation item on www.eagles.org so we can make sure to allocate 100% of your donation to the operating costs of this project.
In 2015, Mr. President & The First Lady successful raised one eaglet (DC1) before there were any cameras in their nest tree. In 2016, ‘The First Lady’ laid her first egg on February 10th, and laid her second egg on February 14th early in the morning. ‘Freedom’ (DC2) hatched at 8:27 a.m. March 18, 2016 Eastern Daylight Time. ‘Liberty’ (DC3) followed two days later, hatching March 20 at about 3:00 a.m. EDT. ‘Freedom’ fledged on June 5, 2016, at 11 weeks 2 days old. ‘Liberty’ fledged June 9 at 11 weeks 4 days old.
Check out our 2016 DC Eagle Cam nesting season recap!
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Mrs. Greenberg’s Messy Hanukkah
by Linda Glaser
This book describes a Hanukkah food – latkes. While her parents are too busy to cook, Rachel visits her neighbor Mrs Greenberg with latkes on her mind.
The making of latkes creates a mess! A book about a young girl’s awareness of the loneliness of Mrs. Greenburg and the patience of
an adult with a young child. The pleasure of visiting a older neighbor and a gift of a warm plate of latkes to share.
Hanukkah Moon by Deborah Da Costa
Little Isobel is invited to spend Hanukkah with Aunt Louisa. Aunt Louisa newly arrived from
Mexico concerns Isobel that her Aunt will even know how to celebrate the holiday properly.
Isobell learns new Hanukkah traditions infused with Aunt Luisa’s artistice flair with the handmade
menorah decorated with animal figures. An interesting combination of two cultures Spanish and Jewish.
Author Note: “This story reflects the celebration of the new moon that occurs during Hanukkah. This custom is popular among Sephardic Jews (those whose ancestors came from Spain), who settled in Latin America.”
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Need: Packages of graham crackers, frosting, trims (raisins, nuts, candies, small marshmallows, red hots), 1/2 pint sized milt containers(size that comes with child’s school lunch). Styrofoam plates or heavy paper plates.
Glue the milk carton onto the Styrofoam plate. Use the milk carton as the base, the frosting as glue, and graham crackers as the walls and top.
Have children place frosting on the sides and top of the milk carton. Stick graham crackers to the sides of the milk carton for walls. Place two graham crackers on top for the roof.
Frost the crackers on the milk carton and decorate with trims.
It is best to put all glue bottles away as some children may use them to glue the candy trim onto the graham cracker house.
Can add cotton balls and a frosting sidewalk(outline with candy trims) on the plates.
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Gingerbread houses are a huge tradition in Germany.
Graham Cracker House
Need: Packages of graham crackers, frosting, trims (raisins, nuts,
candies, small marshmallows, red hots), 1/2 pint sized milt
containers(size that comes with child’s
school lunch). Styrofoam
plates or heavy paper plates.
Glue the milk carton onto the Styrofoam plate. Use the milk carton as
the base, the frosting as glue, and graham crackers as the walls and top.
Have children place frosting on the sides and top of the milk carton.
Stick graham crackers to the sides of the milk carton for walls.
Place two graham crackers on top for the roof.
Frost the crackers on the milk carton and decorate with trims.
It is best to put all glue bottles away as some children may use them
to glue the candy trim onto the graham cracker house.
Can add a frosting sidewalk(outline with candy
trims) on the plates.
Glitter Envelopes
Children write letters to Christkind telling Him what they want for
Christmas. The letters are left on their windowsills for the Christkind,
a winged figure dressed in white robes and a golden crown who
distributes gifts. Sometimes the letters are decorated with glue and
sprinkled with sugar to make them sparkle.
Let the children draw pictures or cut pictures from magazines of what
they want from Santa. Place the letters in envelopes. Then have the
children brush glue onto the envelopes and sprinkler with glitter.
Tinsel Tree
After reading “The Spiders Surprise.”
Make cone-shaped Christmas trees from green construction paper. Let
the children decorate the trees by gluing on strands of tinsel.
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