Investigating Science Outdoors

Investigating Science Outdoors is a supplementary science curriculum, targeted for grades 7-9, that engages students in authentic explorations of a study site—a small piece of land near their school.

The curriculum consists of two chapters: Study Site and Systematic Sampling. Each chapter consists of six (6) activities, which take 1-2 class periods, and which involve a combination of getting outdoors to investigate the study site, continuing investigations indoors, and sharing investigation results via the Web.