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Life-Cycles Lesson | Life-Cycle of a Frog | Living Things

Life-Cycles Lesson | Life-Cycle of a Frog | Living Things

This fun and simple outdoor science activity teaches students about the life-cycle of a frog. Students will use natural objects to represent each key stage...

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Science
ages 4-67-9
Making Inferences Task Cards - Reading Comprehension - Space Themed (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Making Inferences Task Cards - Reading Comprehension - Space Themed (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Go on an exciting space-themed reading inferences adventure with our Space Comprehension Cards! This outdoor reading activity combines fascinating facts...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
Christmas Camouflage | Animal Adaptations and Mimicry

Christmas Camouflage | Animal Adaptations and Mimicry

This Christmas themed activity combines science, art, and creativity while teaching children about animal adaptations and the wonders of the natural world....

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Science
ages 4-67-910-12
Forces and Motion | Gravity & Air Resistance Investigation

Forces and Motion | Gravity & Air Resistance Investigation

In this outdoor lesson your class will explore the fundamental force of gravity by dropping different weighted objects and measuring their fall speeds....

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Science
ages 7-910-12
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Life-Cycles Lesson | Life-Cycle of a Frog | Living Things

Life-Cycles Lesson | Life-Cycle of a Frog | Living Things

This fun and simple outdoor science activity teaches students about the life-cycle of a frog. Students will use natural objects to represent each key stage...

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Science
ages 4-67-9
Making Inferences Task Cards - Reading Comprehension - Space Themed (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Making Inferences Task Cards - Reading Comprehension - Space Themed (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Go on an exciting space-themed reading inferences adventure with our Space Comprehension Cards! This outdoor reading activity combines fascinating facts...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
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Outdoor Poetry Hunt | Poetry Riddles | Nature Poem Lesson

Outdoor Poetry Hunt | Poetry Riddles | Nature Poem Lesson

In this outdoor activity, students will explore the environment to find poems hidden around the outdoor space. Each poem will describe a natural element,...

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ages 7-910-12
Making Inferences Task Cards - Reading Comprehension - Space Themed (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Making Inferences Task Cards - Reading Comprehension - Space Themed (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Go on an exciting space-themed reading inferences adventure with our Space Comprehension Cards! This outdoor reading activity combines fascinating facts...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
Positional Language Outdoor Lesson - Descriptive Writing

Positional Language Outdoor Lesson - Descriptive Writing

In this outdoor writing lesson your students will use positional language by engaging them in an outdoor exploration. Through hands-on experiences, students...

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ages 7-910-12
Outdoor Thanksgiving Art/Craft Lesson

Outdoor Thanksgiving Art/Craft Lesson

This outdoor thanksgiving activity will encourage reflection and thankfulness. Children will write what they're thankful for on individual leaves and then...

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General
ages 4-67-9
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Outdoor Poetry Hunt | Poetry Riddles | Nature Poem Lesson

Outdoor Poetry Hunt | Poetry Riddles | Nature Poem Lesson

In this outdoor activity, students will explore the environment to find poems hidden around the outdoor space. Each poem will describe a natural element,...

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ages 7-910-12
Making Inferences Task Cards - Reading Comprehension - Space Themed (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Making Inferences Task Cards - Reading Comprehension - Space Themed (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Go on an exciting space-themed reading inferences adventure with our Space Comprehension Cards! This outdoor reading activity combines fascinating facts...

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Science
ages 7-910-12
Latest math
World Whale Day Math | Measuring & Scaling | Units of Measure

World Whale Day Math | Measuring & Scaling | Units of Measure

In this activity, students will use chalk to draw life-sized representations of whales on the playground. Working in groups, they will receive an image...

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Math
ages 7-910-12
Simple Subtraction Piles | Numbers 1 - 20

Simple Subtraction Piles | Numbers 1 - 20

This lesson, "Subtraction Piles" is designed to engage 5-6 year olds in learning basic counting and subtraction skills. Through a hands-on activity, students...

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Math
ages 4-6
All About Me - Nature Age Art - Back To School

All About Me - Nature Age Art - Back To School

In this "Back-to-School Nature Age Art" adventure, your students will explore nature while creating their age numbers using sticks, leaves, and other found...

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GeneralMath
ages 4-6
Column Subtraction Olympics - Free Sample

Column Subtraction Olympics - Free Sample

This column subtraction olympics lesson will get your class outside, keeping fit, while doing math! Column subtraction olympics is a great activity for...

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Math
ages 7-910-12
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World Whale Day Math | Measuring & Scaling | Units of Measure

World Whale Day Math | Measuring & Scaling | Units of Measure

In this activity, students will use chalk to draw life-sized representations of whales on the playground. Working in groups, they will receive an image...

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Math
ages 7-910-12
Simple Subtraction Piles | Numbers 1 - 20

Simple Subtraction Piles | Numbers 1 - 20

This lesson, "Subtraction Piles" is designed to engage 5-6 year olds in learning basic counting and subtraction skills. Through a hands-on activity, students...

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Math
ages 4-6

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