Fossils

Students learn the 6 basic kinds of fossils found in our area, and then go on a fossil hunt on the school’s campsus.

Water Cycle

Water can take many forms. Students will act like water as they precipitate, collect, transpire and more!

Rocks and Rock Cycle

Students will touch and feel the basic types of rock and then act out the rock cycle to learn how each of those types are formed.

Weather Study and Season Compare

Students learn to use weather tools such as thermometers, anemometers and barometers to observe the weather and then use those observations to create a weather report.

Trees and Tree ID

Give students the ability to identify every tree in the schoolyard with a simple key. Students will learn the basic charaacteristics that can help us identify trees and then practice those skills on trees in the schoolyard.

Plant Anatomy: Seeds and Flowers

A more in-depth lesson on plant anatomy with an emphasis on flowers and seeds. Students will dissect flowers to learn the basic flower parts while also playing games about pollinators and pollination.

Plant Anatomy Basic

This lesson is great if you’re looking for an overview of plant parts. We’ll Build a Tree while we learn the role of each of the plant parts. Then we’ll look for examples of Leaves, Flowers, Stems, and Roots in the plants around us.

Bird Watching

This is a classic nature exploration. Students will learn about birds commonly found in our area and then head outside to look and listen and count bird neighbors.

Journaling and Observation

This series teaches students about the importance of careful observation in noticing and studying nature. Students will learn how to bring their observations to life with drawings and writings in their very own nature journal.