Nature and Wildlife

274 Activities

Nature and Wildlife

Get outside and get curious! Through observation and discovery, learners explore ecosystems, animals, and environmental science. Nature becomes a classroom for inquiry, creativity, and care. This is great for adventurers and future eco-leaders!

Activities

S.INQ Up Human Impact

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

30m

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Grades 6 - 8

S.INQ Up Human Impact

By OregonASK

6 - 8

30m

Students learn about human impact on our climate through the distribution of greenhouse gases.

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S.INQ Up Human Impact

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

30m•Grades 6 - 8

Animal ABCs

Literacy • Nature and Wildlife

45m

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Grades K - 2

Animal ABCs

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45m

ABC picture books are some of the first books we are exposed to when we are young. In this activity, children will have the opportunity to make 1 of their own. The children will brainstorm animals for each letter of the alphabet, then work together to create a beautifully illustrated animal ABC book.

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Animal ABCs

Literacy • Nature and Wildlife

45m•Grades K - 2

Make a Hovercraft

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

Make a Hovercraft

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45m

In this activity, students use simple materials to build a working hovercraft. This activity builds an understanding of engineering principles as well as physics concepts related to friction and gravity.

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Make a Hovercraft

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

45m•Grades 3 - 5

A Day at Our Zoo

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

45m

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Grades K - 2

A Day at Our Zoo

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45m

Children create their own model zoo. Each group is assigned an area of the zoo and chooses the animals for their area.

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A Day at Our Zoo

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

45m•Grades K - 2

Make an Animal Book (Grades K-2)

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

45m

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Grades K - 2

Make an Animal Book (Grades K-2)

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45m

Children draw their favorite animals to create a big book of animals. After describing the features of their favorite animals, students categorize them as pets, farm animals, or wild animals as they organize the contents of their book.

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Make an Animal Book (Grades K-2)

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

45m•Grades K - 2

Model the Water Cycle

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Model the Water Cycle

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

Ocean water is very salty, so why does fresh water fall on land? In this activity, students will answer this question by investigating a sealed cup of tinted water. The sealed cup acts as a simple model of Earth’s water supply and the water cycle.

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Model the Water Cycle

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

45m•Grades 6 - 8

S.INQ Invisible Forces Magnetic Challenge

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

30m

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Grades K - 5

S.INQ Invisible Forces Magnetic Challenge

By OregonASK

K - 5

30m

In this lesson, students move simple objects through a maze using a magnet, experimenting with various metal materials and reflecting on what worked and what didn't.

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S.INQ Invisible Forces Magnetic Challenge

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

30m•Grades K - 5

Nature Squares

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

Nature Squares

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45m

Students develop their scientific inquiry and observational skills as they list all the living and nonliving things in a 1-meter-by-1-meter plot of land.

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Nature Squares

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

45m•Grades 3 - 5

Publishing Board

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h 15m

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Grades K - 5

Publishing Board

By Go2Science

K - 5

1h 15m

Now it’s time to analyze the data collected throughout Mission: Rainforest and come to a consensus about the hypothesis. Dr. Mita wanted to know if blue Morpho butterflies can only live in or near rainforests and not well outside of them. What does the evidence tell you? Share all the research you’ve done by creating a display board with the hypothesis and your conclusion!

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Publishing Board

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h 15m•Grades K - 5

S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

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Grades 6 - 8

S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2

By OregonASK

6 - 8

Students learn what constellations are and how they work, and how to find them.

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S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

New Foods

Health and Wellness • Nature and Wildlife

45m

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Grades K - 2

New Foods

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45m

In this activity, children work collaboratively to match the names of fruits and vegetables with pictures. Then they talk about fruits and vegetables, building cooperative learning skills, and interest in trying a variety of foods.

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New Foods

Health and Wellness • Nature and Wildlife

45m•Grades K - 2

Where Did You Come From?

Health and Wellness • Nature and Wildlife

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Grades 6 - 8

Where Did You Come From?

By The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

In this engaging lesson, students explore their connection to food and its origins. Through hands-on activities, they sketch their favorite fruits and vegetables, examine their geographical sources, and create thought-provoking food art to reflect on the impact of locally grown versus shipped produce.

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Where Did You Come From?

Health and Wellness • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

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Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla Ambesi

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

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All Grades

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Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla Ambesi

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

All Grades

From robots and rockets to quicksand, plants, weather, and wildlife, this playlist ignites curiosity in STEM, inspiring the joy of discovery. Youth will design and test a kite in flight (learning about wind and weight); make rock candy crystals (discovering supersaturation), record and sketch nature (learning about climate and weather); and craft a protective device for a falling egg (exploring momentum and energy).

"By engaging in STEM activities that go beyond textbooks and lectures, youth can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and gain practical knowledge that transcends traditional education. Investing in these experiences empowers them to become well-rounded individuals equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving world." — Kayla Ambesi

Kayla Ambesi is the Supervisor of Community Schools at Schenectady City School District in New York. With a passion for education and engagement, she oversees six community schools and leads districtwide STEAM Camps, K-12 summer enrichment, and a "STEM Saturdays" collaboration with Union College. Kayla is the devoted mother of four children and holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the esteemed College of Saint Rose.

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Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla Ambesi

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

All Grades

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Things to Know Before You Grow

Nature and Wildlife • Social and Emotional Awareness • STEM

5 Items

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Grades 3 - 8

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Things to Know Before You Grow

By Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

The Ultimate Garden Planning Toolkit for Curious Kids & Inspired Educators

Before you plant your first seed, there are a few essential things every gardener should know—and this module delivers them in the most hands-on, kid-friendly way possible. In “Things to Know Before You Grow,” students explore the fundamentals of garden success: how to read a plant hardiness zone map, understand frost dates, calculate seed starting schedules, and document their observations like real scientists. This four-lesson collection is packed with interactive worksheets, educator-friendly slides, and real-life garden planning tools that help youth think critically and connect deeply with the rhythms of nature.

Designed by Farmer Steph and the team at Farm to Table Kids, this module brings the garden to life in your classroom or afterschool program. It also features exclusive “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph, offering step-by-step support and encouragement straight from the garden. These videos give learners a direct connection to the seasonal cycles they’re studying—setting the stage for confident, climate-smart planting.

Once you've soaked up all the "Things to Know Before You Grow," don’t stop there! Continue the adventure with our partner collection: “How to Grow Dahlias”—a joyful, flower-filled deep dive into one of the most beloved and magical plants in the garden.

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Things to Know Before You Grow

Nature and Wildlife • Social and Emotional Awareness • STEM

Grades 3 - 8

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Sustainable Cities

Nature and Wildlife • STEM • Social and Emotional Awareness

3 Items

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Grades 6 - 8

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Sustainable Cities

By City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

With the effects of anthropogenic climate change becoming more evident in our day to day lives, those in urban areas are at high risk of detrimental damage from extreme flooding events. Everywhere you look in urban areas, you are faced with impervious surfaces which presents a challenge when it comes to avoiding floods. And in cities that use combined sewer systems, these floods open the gates of contaminated wastewater filled with everything from human waste to toxic chemicals entering our groundwater and surface water supply which are detrimental to all living organisms that rely on it, including humans.

In this module, students will learn the parameters for and conduct water quality testing on local water bodies, assess the role of local green space in mitigating damage from flooding events, and construct sub-irrigated planters as an example of water saving green infrastructure.

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Sustainable Cities

Nature and Wildlife • STEM • Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

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Intro to Science Notebooking

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

7 Items

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Grades 3 - 12

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Intro to Science Notebooking

By California Academy of Sciences

3 - 12

This collection of activities introduces students to science notebooking, and how to establish systems, organize information, and sketch like a scientist.

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Intro to Science Notebooking

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

Grades 3 - 12

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Our Watershed

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

3 Items

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Grades 3 - 8

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Our Watershed

By National Wildlife Federation

3 - 8

Think of a watershed like a filter, where water flows over the land and into other bodies of water, and takes into account the health of the land and all its waterways. In this playlist youth will learn more about their watershed, the ecosystem where they live, and observe the biodiversity nearby.

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Our Watershed

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

Grades 3 - 8

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Community Science Playlist

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

3 Items

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Grades 3 - 8

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Community Science Playlist

By California Academy of Sciences

3 - 8

Community science, also called citizen science, is a global effort in which scientists and the public work together to help gather data on the earth’s biodiversity. In this playlist, youth will learn how to use three community science tools and make observations about arthropods, birds, and sky conditions to share with naturalists around the world.

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Community Science Playlist

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

Grades 3 - 8

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Science Notebooks

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

7 Items

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Grades 3 - 12

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Science Notebooks

By California Academy of Sciences

3 - 12

Keeping a notebook can help your students think and act like scientists. Sample these easy-to-implement strategies and lessons to bring science notebooking into your program.

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Science Notebooks

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

Grades 3 - 12

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Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

7 Items

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Grades 3 - 5

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Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

This Playlist allows younger students to go outside and learn about ways to help the environment.

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Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

Grades 3 - 5

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Mission: Rainforest!

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

12 Items

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Grades K - 5

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Mission: Rainforest!

By Go2Science

K - 5

Join Go2Science in the rainforests of Panama in Mission:Rainforest! Use the video-based activities to follow along with Beth and Curtis to research a big question about blue Morpho butterflies. Get students ready to use their observation skills, they might find some surprises along the way!

Start the adventure with Dr. Mitra, learning about blue Morpho butterflies and stating a hypothesis. Then, continue learning about animals and plants in habitats like the rainforest and ocean.

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Mission: Rainforest!

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

Grades K - 5

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