Mr. Hyden's Neck of the Woods Archive
South Fork of the Wildcat Creek.mp4March 27, 2020 - A little science talk about the South Fork of the Wildcat Creek. It's located not far from Wyandotte Elementary School.
- Find more at wildcatcreek.net
- Indiana DNR Fishing Guide & Regulations - My favorite read every spring! Lots of cool information about fishing in Indiana.
Be Weather Aware.mp4March 28, 2020 - Being weather aware keeps you safe. Be sure to talk with your family about having a plan for when and if the weather gets bad.
- Chad's Weather Blog - WLFI Weatherman Chad Evans blogs about all things weather.
- National Weather Service for Kids
- Fun Weather Facts for Kids - All kinds of fun facts.
Dog Walk.mp4April 6, 2020 - Take a dog walk Jessie and me. If you have pets, what do they like to do with you? What are your pets favorite activities.? Send me an email message with a picture of you and your pet and tell me about their favorite activites.
Here is some information about Labrador Retrievers:
Red Fox .mp4April 6, 2020 - Explore an active fox hole on the bank of the creek. Red foxes are quite common, but it's difficult to catch a glimpse of one. I've seen them and heard them make some strange sounds.
Banjo Neck of the Woods.mp4April 12, 2020 - As you know, my whole family loves to play music together. In this video my son Colin Hyden talks about his favorite instrument, the Banjo. Colin started playing the banjo about 5 years ago. He also plays the fiddle and loves traditional music.
Rocky Island.mp4April 12, 2020 - Colin loves traditional music. Traditional music is music that is passed on by memory. Due to being passed down orally (by word of mouth and memory), there can be many different versions of the same song. Here Colin plays an old traditional song called Rocky Island in the East Kentucky banjo style. It's believed this song is several hundred years old, and it was oftern played in Eastern Kentucky and the Western parts of Virginia. Enjoy!
Mr. Hyden's Neck of the Woods - Buoyancy.mp4April 19, 2020 - Rocks that weigh less than 1 pound sink to the bottom but a kayak can float hundreds of pounds of people and gear. Why is that? Explore the concept of buoyancy to find out why boats float.
The Principle of Buoyancy for Kids
How Stuff Works - Why do boats made of steel float but bars of steel sink?
Mr. Hyden Neck of the Woods Plant Life.mp4April 19, 2020 - Explore plant life in the woods. We take a close up lood at some of the large trees and early spring wildflowers found in the woods of North Central Indiana.
Mr. Hyden's Neck of the Woods - Signs of the Animals.mp4April 26 , 2020 - Signs of the Animals - Animals leave many signs of their presence on the creek and in the woods. In this video we explore and investigate the evidence that animals leave behind.
Mr. Hyden's Neck of the Woods - Bridge.mp4April 26 , 2020 - Bridge of the Creek - Bridges are necessary to everyday transportation. I cannot imagine a road, highway or railroad without bridges. Lets take a tour of the bridge that crosses the creek.
Garden Neck of the Woods.mp4May 3, 2020 - You will often find me in my garden during the summer time. However, the garden starts long before summer. Tour my garden starting with the cool weather, early spring crops and ending in the hot summer months when the garden is in full glory.
Beginner Vegetable Garden Information
Creek Walk Neck of Woods.mp4May 3, 2020 - Take a creek walk with me and Jessie! The water was crystal clear and it was a beautiful evening. Oh yeah, we saw some Bald Eagles and managed to get a few on video!!
Wabash River History - Video Centered around Terre Haute