There Is Lots of Science to Discover in Your Backyard!

Learn about wind, animals, plants, and so much more in our collection of nature-inspired STEM activities. Both English and Spanish versions are included in most PDF downloads.

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Animal Tracks

You don’t have to see an animal to know it was there...just look for the tracks.

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Bark and Leaf Rub

Creating a record of the leaves and trees lets you take a piece of the forest with you.

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Bugs and Slugs

If you look carefully, you can see that invertebrates are all around us. 

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Habitat Hunt

See if you can engineer a strong home using the same materials and techniques as birds.

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Life of a Squirrel

Some animals make a daily appearance, even in the busiest of places. 

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Nature Journal

Creating a nature journal is a great way to record what you see outside as the seasons change.

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Sand Castle Shapes

Explore the composition of sand and what you can build with the interesting substance.

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Windfall Collection

Explore a powerful natural force that has numerous helpful characteristics. 

Keep Exploring

Try out even more fun activities at home!

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