Nature Education
Free Activities Designed For Curious Learners
Squirrel behavior observational study
Use this data collection sheet while observing squirrels near you. This activity can be done in one session or many. It comes with follow-up questions and an extension activity.
Designed for children ages 3-10.
Nocturnal! A Scavenger Hunt
Children will love the newness of a nighttime walk with family! Bring a flashlight, a pencil and this worksheet and explore the nocturnal world of your neighborhood.
Fun for all ages.
Citizen Science: Project Squirrel
Download this data collection sheet to easily participate in Project Squirrel. Read about our experience with this project on our blog, “The Borrowed Classroom”
Designed for all ages.
My Found Object
Teach children about the impacts of our disposable and overconsumptive culture.
An activity designed for any age group.
Rainy Day Scavenger Hunt
Pull up those rubber boots. Grab the umbrella. Head outside for this rainy day outdoor adventure.
Designed for children ages 3-10.
Flower Dissection
Use this chart to organize the parts of a flower as it is dissected. Print and laminate for repeat use.
Designed for students 8 and older.
HABITAT SCAVENGER HUNT
Nature is all around us. This activity is great for any outdoor space: a school campus, a park, a neighborhood, your backyard.
An outdoor activity designed for any age group.
Cicada Brood XIX Time Capsule
In the spring 2024, a 13-year periodical cicada will emerge in the SE US. It won’t emerge again until 2037. Commemorate this phenomenon with a time capsule of sorts and help the curious kiddos in your life connect with the natural world.
A Tree study
Do this activity once, or once at the height of each season to track the changes a tree undergoes throughout the year.
Designed for any age group.
A Pollinator Study
Use this to teach about colors, pollinators, ecology, observation skills or use as a math lesson on data collection and graphing.
An outdoor activity for any age group.
Borax crystal snowflakes
Simple instructions for making snowflakes with a common and inexpensive mineral, borax. Make at home or make with a class.
Best for children 4 and older.
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