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Investigating Outdoor Object Temperatures
In this Grab and Go activity, students explore how sunlight impacts the temperature of objects around the school grounds. They collect data on object type, location, sunlight exposure, and temperature, create a graph to analyze patterns, and draw conclusions about how sunlight affects different materials.
- Grade 7
Ecosystem Interdependence
In this Grab and Go activity, students explore a natural area as “ecosystem detectives,” observing interactions between plants, animals, and humans to understand how ecosystems function. They apply systems thinking to model interdependence with a yarn web, reflect on the impact of changes, and discuss human influence on the environment.
- Grade 7
Sit Spots
In this Grab and Go activity, students find a personal outdoor spot to sit quietly and observe their surroundings, using their senses to notice sights, sounds, and smells. The lesson helps learners reflect on their experiences, supporting positive mental health, mindfulness, and a deeper connection with nature.
- Grade 6
Risk Assessment and Management
In this Grab and Go activity, students learn to identify, evaluate, and manage risks in outdoor environments while discussing strategies to support positive mental health. The lesson encourages learners to assess hazards, balance benefits and risks, and apply control measures to foster safe decision-making both outdoors and in everyday life.
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
Inside Out
In this Grab and Go activity, students compare their mental, emotional, and physical responses in the classroom versus outdoors through guided meditation and reflection. The lesson encourages students to observe, discuss, and reflect on how spending time outside can foster positive mental health and build resilience.
- Grade 8
Shelter Building Challenge
In this Grab and Go activity, students work in small groups to design and build a shelter using only natural materials found in the forest, such as sticks, leaves, and rocks. The challenge promotes teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while encouraging students to apply social-emotional strategies in an outdoor learning environment.
- Grade 6
Natural Materials Games
In this Grab and Go activity, students create and play low-organized games using only natural materials found outdoors, such as sticks, rocks, and leaves. Learners work in small groups to design rules, explain objectives, and apply strategies while collaborating and engaging creatively with their environment.
- Grade 7
Forest Obstacle Race
In this Grab and Go activity, students navigate a forest obstacle course using locomotor and manipulative skills, such as running, balancing on logs, and tossing pinecones into targets. Learners work individually or in teams, focusing on safe movement, teamwork, and skillful coordination while engaging with the natural environment.
- Grade 8
Forest Balance Competitions
In this Grab and Go activity, students navigate a series of outdoor balance challenges using natural objects like logs, rocks, and sticks, refining stability and coordination. Learners compete individually or in teams, reflecting on their performance while exploring safe movement and improving balance skills.
- Grade 6
Government & Democracy: Tallest Tower
In this Grab and Go activity, students work in small outdoor groups to build the tallest and most stable tower possible using limited materials, exploring different leadership and governance styles. Learners reflect on teamwork, power, and group dynamics while comparing how decision-making approaches affect outcomes.
- Grade 8
Pythagoras in the Park: Real-World Triangle Hunt
In this Grab and Go activity, students explore outdoor spaces to identify real-life right triangles and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate unknown side lengths. Learners sketch, label, and measure triangles around them, connecting abstract math concepts to tangible, real-world examples.
- Grade 8
Nature Collection Dash and Graph
In this Grab and Go activity, students collect data from a 1 m × 1 m outdoor area and represent their findings using tallies and graphs. This hands-on experience allows learners to practice data collection, organization, and visual representation while connecting math to the natural environment.
- Grade 6