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There are many benefits to being in nature, such as overall improved well-being. Learning about nature is beneficial, too. Exploring the great outdoors can help students form a deep appreciation of the natural world.
Exploring the great outdoors with labs and activities
We’ve gathered activities you can use to teach students about the outdoors.
Make model habitats
Make model habitats using modeling clay, toys, or other objects. This activity takes approximately 60 minutes, depending on the number and types of habitats your students decide to model.
Watch the Make Model Habitats video below to get started!
Tour a park or the neighborhood to find different habitats. This activity takes approximately 80 minutes, depending on the number of habitats you visit.
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Download our free activities calendar for fun lessons to do with your class, plus engaging ways to commemorate and celebrate events throughout the year.
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There are many benefits to being in nature, such as overall improved well-being. Learning about nature is beneficial, too. Exploring the great outdoors can help students form a deep appreciation of the natural world.
Exploring the great outdoors with labs and activities
We’ve gathered activities you can use to teach students about the outdoors.
Make model habitats
Make model habitats using modeling clay, toys, or other objects. This activity takes approximately 60 minutes, depending on the number and types of habitats your students decide to model.
Watch the Make Model Habitats video below to get started!
Tour a park or the neighborhood to find different habitats. This activity takes approximately 80 minutes, depending on the number of habitats you visit.
