Nature's Classroom: Outdoor STEM Activities

The great outdoors offers unlimited opportunities for hands-on STEM learning beyond textbooks and screens.

Plant Biology Walks

Identify local plants, study leaf patterns, and understand photosynthesis through direct observation.

Weather Watching

Build simple weather stations to track temperature, humidity, and precipitation patterns.

Bug Hotels

Create habitats for insects and learn about ecosystems and biodiversity.

Nature Journaling

Document observations with sketches, measurements, and descriptions to develop scientific notation skills.

Star Gazing

Explore astronomy by identifying constellations and tracking planetary movements.