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Bean Bugs
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In this outdoor biology and math activity, learners estimate the size of a population of organisms too numerous to count.

Terrestrial Hi-Lo Hunt
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In this outdoor activity, learners search for the warmest and coolest, windiest and calmest, wettest and driest, and brightest and darkest spots in an area.

Exploring Symbiosis
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In this activity, learners discover which plants and animals have symbiotic relationships and how this impacts each organism.

Snug as a Bug
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In this outdoor activity, learners make models of homes that might protect small animals from the elements, then search living plants for real structures made by small animals.

Animals in a Grassland
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In this outdoor, warm weather activity, learners use sweepnets to search a grassy area such as a large lawn or field, collecting small animals to find as many different kinds of animals as possible.

Shake It!
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In this outdoor activity that can be combined with a hike, learners try to match a "mystery community" by shaking animals out of different trees and shrubs.

Habitat Web
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In this activity, learners explore the web of connections among living and non-living things.

Leaf Living
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In this outdoor fall activity, learners find out what living in or under a layer of leaves is like.

Can Fishing
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In this outdoor activity, learners go "can fishing" and discover the kinds of aquatic organisms that live in and on submerged cans.

Litter Critters
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In this outdoor activity, learners use a "litter-critter" wheel to help them identify different animals they find living in a natural litter habitat.

Coral Polyp
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In this activity, learners will create their own coral polyps - the basis for a coral reef.

Night Eyes
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In this outdoor, night-time activity, learners discover how to spot eye-shine (reflection of light from an animal's eyes) by using a flashlight to play a simulation game.

Water Breathers
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In this activity and/or field trip, learners investigate the water currents that aquatic animals create when they breathe, feed, and propel themselves through water.

Junk-in-the-Box
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In this outdoor activity, learners explore how a surprising number of animals use human-made litter, such as cans and crumpled paper, to find food and shelter in their environment.

For the Birds
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In this activity, learners will explore nature by creating food for birds. Learners will develop fine motor skills and engage in nature observation through this activity.

Habitats of the Pond
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In this outdoor activity/field trip, learners locate and study plants and animals in several freshwater pond habitats.

Sustainable Grazing
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In this activity, learners investigate the food, water, and space needs of common livestock animals.

Flower Powder
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In this outdoor activity, learners use artificial bees and paper models of flowers to find out how bees transfer pollen from one flower to another.

The Senses of "Unknown Creatures"
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In this activity, learners use earthworms as "unknown creatures" from the South American jungle to find out how animals use senses.

Envirolopes
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In this outdoor activity and observation game, learners hunt for a variety of textures, colors, odors and evidence of organisms in the activity site.