Go2Science
Go2Science brings real-world scientific exploration into classrooms and youth programs through immersive, hands-on learning experiences. Founded by Presidential Award-winning educator Beth and scientist-adventurer Curtis, Go2Science transforms K–5 science education into global research missions.
The standards-aligned activities guide youth in testing hypotheses and solving real-world problems like professional scientists. With flexible, high-quality field videos and easy-to-use printable resources, educators can lead students through engaging adventures that build curiosity, critical thinking, and compassion for the natural world—all without needing specialized STEM expertise.
Activities
To Panama
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
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Grades K - 5
To Panama
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
With so many questions in science, where does research begin? The hypothesis! Students learn about the hypothesis from entomologist, Dr. Mitra. Then, follow along as Beth and Curtis travel to their field location. Students will then use interactive maps and satellite images to virtually compare locations related to the mission.
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Butterfly Camouflage
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
•
Grades K - 5
Butterfly Camouflage
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
Showing up bright and bold? Trying to blend in a bit? Butterfly wings can do both! In the field video, observe how animals use colors and patterns in their habitats. Next, create butterflies with wings that blend into a background when closed, but are flashy and attractive when open.
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Insect Traps
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
•
Grades K - 5
Insect Traps
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
Let’s research respectfully! Use scavenged materials to create a model insect trap. Students will think about how to safely capture and release a specific insect and then design a model trap. Before getting started, watch Beth and Curtis demonstrate how this is done in the field using butterfly traps in the rainforest.
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Life-size Animal Posters
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
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Grades K - 5
Life-size Animal Posters
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
As they travel through new areas of the rainforest, Beth and Curtis share many of the animal species they see. Using their observations of rainforest animals, students will apply what they see by arranging and assembling life-size animal posters. Make just one or do them all. It’s up to you!
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Opposable Thumbs
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
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Grades K - 5
Opposable Thumbs
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
Animals have many adaptations that help them in their habitat. The monkeys Beth and Curtis saw playing in the trees had opposable thumbs and opposable big toes! Have you ever stopped to think about how useful your opposable thumbs are? Students play a game to test completing different tasks with and without opposable digits.
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No-sew T-shirt Bags
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
•
Grades K - 5
No-sew T-shirt Bags
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
Beth and Curtis were surprised to see so much plastic waste washed up on a remote tropical island. Did you know many shirts are made with plastics? Students use their creativity to turn old t-shirts into a useful and reusable bag!
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Safe Sloth Crossing
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
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Grades K - 5
Safe Sloth Crossing
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
Sloth crossing ahead! Beth and Curtis were worried the sloth they found would get hurt crossing the road. How can people help protect sloths? Design and construct a way for sloths to safely cross a road. Use observations from the video and new resources about sloths for the sloth crossing design.
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Sound Hide-and-Seek
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
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Grades K - 5
Sound Hide-and-Seek
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
Have you ever wondered about all the ways animals find their way around in nature? One way is through sound! In this sound hide-and-seek game, imagine how field researchers can listen in on bat sounds even though most of their sounds are too high pitched for us to hear with just our ears.
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Rainforest Biodiversity Game
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
•
Grades K - 5
Rainforest Biodiversity Game
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
From the rainforests and pastures of Panama, Beth and Curtis observe a variety of animals in their habitats. What might happen if habitats change? Students play a game about biodiversity in changing habitats to learn more.
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Zip Line
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
•
Grades K - 5
Zip Line
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
Zip and zoom through this activity just like Beth and Curtis zip lined through the treetops of the rainforest! Teams create their own zip lines and test if they can transport Beth and Curtis from the highest point they can reach to the ground safely, stopping at platforms along the way.
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Leaf-Cutter Ant Scent Trail
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
50m
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Grades K - 5
Leaf-Cutter Ant Scent Trail
By Go2Science
K - 5
50m
Some animals work together in incredible ways! Watch leaf-cutter ants as they travel to leaves, collect them, and bring them to the nest to grow fungus. Test the different ways insects gather information by acting as leaf-cutter ants and following a scent trail to guide the way to leaves and back to the nest.
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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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Mission: Rainforest!
Nature and Wildlife • STEM
120 Items
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Grades K - 5
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Mission: Rainforest!
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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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Copyright © 2026, Mizzen Education, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to empower, uplift and support out-of-school time educators.