Nature Discovery Kits provide creative learning opportunities for students in schools or at home.
Nature Discovery Kits are whole science lessons delivered to your front door. They are available for rent to schools, families, and homeschool groups (preK-grade 3) within the Triangle Area of NC. They are stocked with reusable materials that are sanitized or replaced between renters. Teachers will get a complete activity guide, including background information to easily guide learners through each activity and help answer questions. All supplies are included and the kit is dropped off and picked up at your school or home saving you time and gas money.
By renting a nature discovery kit rather than purchasing one, you reduce waste associated with disposable materials. This is better for our planet and means you don’t have to store bulky learning materials throughout the year. This also cuts down on costs to schools as purchasing individual lab materials for study can be expensive.
Please scroll down to review our available kits; contact Rachel at Dragonfly with questions or request a rental here.
“We played and learned with the volcanoes (nature discovery kit) today. Made my kiddos happy! It was so organized, fun and easy to use.” -Liz. B Wake County Homeschool Parent (2021)
Our kits are designed to support safe and affordable exploration of nature and science.
Vertebrates
Students will compare and contrast the structure of the backbone in the 5 groups of vertebrate animals, gaining a better concept of the term biodiversity.
Recommended ages 3-12
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Beaks & Feet
Students will explore the physical adaptations of different types of birds to learn more about how birds live and survive in their specific environments.
Recommended ages 3-12
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Tree Huggers
Students will interact with tree biofacts to better understand the structure of trees. Students will learn more about the importance of trees to an ecosystem.
Recommended for ages 3-12
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Volcanoes!
Students will be introduced to the anatomy of a volcano, witness an eruption and work in small groups to study igneous rocks and discover where volcanoes are located on Earth.
Recommended for ages 3-12
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The Curiosities of Camouflage
Students will better understand the survival adaptation of camouflage while learning to see matching and opposing colors and patterns in everyday objects.
Recommended for ages 3-12
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The Importance of Beavers
Students will learn about how one animal can have a profound impact on an ecosystem. Students will be introduced to the physical adaptations of beavers that allow them to build dams and survive in wetland habitats.
Recommended for ages 3-12
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Rooted in Place
Students will investigate plant parts with special attention on plant roots and their ability to move water. Students will each get a plant growth kit to keep.
Recommended for ages 3-12
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Fishy Business
Students will investigate fish through song, art and play. Special attention is placed on scale structure and function and how fish maintain buoyancy with their special organs, the fish bladder.
Recommended for ages 3-12
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