Learning Through Nature

Help students slow down, observe closely, sketch what they notice, ask questions, and reflect on the natural world with this ready-to-run nature journaling program for grades 3–12. This resource includes 8 structured nature journaling activities designed for summer programs, homeschool nature study, afterschool groups, nature clubs, outdoor classrooms, and nature-based learning settings. Each session gives you a clear routine, guided journal rounds, reflection prompts, and leader support so you

Help students organize, display, discuss, and reflect on their outdoor science work with this Science Portfolio Templates, Evidence Boards, and Gallery Walk Bundle. These digital and printable tools are designed for grades 5-8 and work well with outdoor observations, field investigations, nature journaling, data collection, student displays, unit wrap-ups, and end-of-year science showcases. Use each resource separately, or combine them into a complete student evidence and reflection system. Stud

Take your students outside for a structured, end-of-year science project that turns real observations into clear scientific explanations. This outdoor ecosystem investigation guides students through collecting evidence, analyzing patterns, and presenting their findings—without requiring extensive prep or materials. This Outdoor End of Year Science Project provides a complete, low-prep structure for engaging students in meaningful scientific work during the final weeks of school. Instead of fille

Help students turn outdoor observations, sketches, photos, and field data into clear, organized science evidence boards. This resource gives students editable digital templates and printable display materials for building evidence-based science displays after outdoor observations, nature journaling, field investigations, or end-of-unit science work. Students can use the templates to organize claims, data, visuals, reasoning, patterns, comparisons, questions, findings, and conclusions. The boards

Help students organize, reflect on, and showcase their science learning with these printable and digital science portfolio templates.This flexible portfolio resource gives students a structured way to choose science work, add evidence, identify the science thinking shown, and explain why each piece matters. Use it for outdoor science work, nature journals, labs, investigations, unit reviews, student-led conferences, growth portfolios, or end-of-year reflection. Students do more than collect assi

Outdoor Science Gallery Walk Activity for Grades 5–8 Help students use real outdoor evidence to build scientific claims, create science displays, and participate in a meaningful outdoor gallery walk activity. Students observe outdoor environments, organize evidence, explain patterns, and respond to peer thinking using structured NGSS-aligned supports. Perfect for end-of-year science, outdoor learning, nature journaling extensions, and middle school science reflection activities. Students will:Ch

Take students outdoors for a meaningful, real-world STEM challenge that combines observation, problem solving, and evidence-based design. In this Schoolyard Solutions Design Challenge, students investigate a real outdoor space, identify a problem or limitation, and develop a realistic redesign supported by outdoor evidence. Students observe how people use outdoor spaces and investigate issues connected to movement, comfort, accessibility, habitat, erosion, shade, traffic flow, seating, or enviro