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Evaporation and Cooling Outdoor Science Investigation | Hands-On Temperature Experiment | States of Matter

Evaporation and Cooling Outdoor Science Investigation | Hands-On Temperature Experiment | States of Matter

This KS2 / Elementary outdoor science investigation teaches students how evaporation causes cooling. Using two thermometers—one wrapped in a wet cloth...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
Worm Hunt | Habitats, Decomposers, Soil & Data Handling Lesson

Worm Hunt | Habitats, Decomposers, Soil & Data Handling Lesson

In this habitats and ecosystems lesson, students head outdoors to explore the soil and search for garden worms. Using a worm identification poster and...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
Cork Boats | STEM Activity | Forces and Motion

Cork Boats | STEM Activity | Forces and Motion

Set sail on an outdoor adventure! In this hands-on STEM activity, students become pirates as they design and build their own miniature sailboats using...

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GeneralScience
ages 7-9
Sea Level Rise Experiment: Investigating Melting Sea Ice vs Land Ice | Humans and the Environment | Climate Change

Sea Level Rise Experiment: Investigating Melting Sea Ice vs Land Ice | Humans and the Environment | Climate Change

Teach students about climate change and sea level rise with this simple, hands-on science experiment. Using three cups of water, children investigate the...

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ages 7-910-12
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Evaporation and Cooling Outdoor Science Investigation | Hands-On Temperature Experiment | States of Matter

Evaporation and Cooling Outdoor Science Investigation | Hands-On Temperature Experiment | States of Matter

This KS2 / Elementary outdoor science investigation teaches students how evaporation causes cooling. Using two thermometers—one wrapped in a wet cloth...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
Worm Hunt | Habitats, Decomposers, Soil & Data Handling Lesson

Worm Hunt | Habitats, Decomposers, Soil & Data Handling Lesson

In this habitats and ecosystems lesson, students head outdoors to explore the soil and search for garden worms. Using a worm identification poster and...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
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Halloween Descriptive Writing | Adjectives & Sensory Language | Halloween

Halloween Descriptive Writing | Adjectives & Sensory Language | Halloween

In this Halloween-inspired literacy lesson, children explore the outdoors to collect sensory words and phrases, then use them to build descriptive spooky...

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ages 7-910-12
Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 1 of our scheme of work for ages 4–5. Each week provides a 45–60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 4-6
Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 2 of our scheme of work for ages 4–5. Each week provides a 45–60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 4-6
Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 3 of our scheme of work for ages 4–5. Each week provides a 45–60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 4-6
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Halloween Descriptive Writing | Adjectives & Sensory Language | Halloween

Halloween Descriptive Writing | Adjectives & Sensory Language | Halloween

In this Halloween-inspired literacy lesson, children explore the outdoors to collect sensory words and phrases, then use them to build descriptive spooky...

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ages 7-910-12
Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 1 of our scheme of work for ages 4–5. Each week provides a 45–60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 4-6
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Line Graph Running Challenge | Data Handling | Averages

Line Graph Running Challenge | Data Handling | Averages

In this line graph math lesson students will run four laps of a designated area (such as the playground or field). After each lap, their partner will record...

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Math
ages 7-910-12
Pumpkin Math Project | Halloween Math Activity

Pumpkin Math Project | Halloween Math Activity

This hands-on, cross-curricular investigation brings maths and science together in a fun, seasonal activity. Students explore real pumpkins outdoors, recording...

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Math
ages 7-910-12
Multiplying and Dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 | Multiplication | Active Math

Multiplying and Dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 | Multiplication | Active Math

Get ready for the Multiplication Olympics! In pairs, students take on a series of exciting outdoor challenges, aiming for the highest score in each round....

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Math
ages 7-910-12
Symmetry Pair Cards | Shape, Space, and Measure

Symmetry Pair Cards | Shape, Space, and Measure

In this active, outdoor maths lesson, students will search for symmetry pair cards hidden around the school grounds. Each card features a shape that has...

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Math
ages 7-910-12
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Line Graph Running Challenge | Data Handling | Averages

Line Graph Running Challenge | Data Handling | Averages

In this line graph math lesson students will run four laps of a designated area (such as the playground or field). After each lap, their partner will record...

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Math
ages 7-910-12
Pumpkin Math Project | Halloween Math Activity

Pumpkin Math Project | Halloween Math Activity

This hands-on, cross-curricular investigation brings maths and science together in a fun, seasonal activity. Students explore real pumpkins outdoors, recording...

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Math
ages 7-910-12

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