Science
Explora Outdoor
Science and research
In this module, kids take on the role of young researchers and learn to observe the natural world with scientific method.
The journey starts outdoors, where they explore natural environments, collect samples and document what they observe using field tools such as magnifying glasses, sample containers, observation sheets and environmental monitoring instruments. The activity then continues in the lab, where microscopes and stereoscopes allow them to closely analyze plants, minerals, insects and other natural elements, discovering details invisible to the naked eye.
Hands-on activities
What we actually do.
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Explore natural environments outdoors
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Collect samples with field tools
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Document observations with sheets, photos and notes
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Analyze natural elements with microscopes and stereoscopes
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Compare observations, hypotheses and collected data
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Connect what's seen in the field with what emerges in the lab
Skills developed
What stays after.
By the end of the module, students take away concrete skills and experiences connected to explora outdoor.
Scientific method
Naturalistic observation
Use of scientific instruments
Environmental education
Critical thinking
Curriculum areas involved
Want to understand how Explora Outdoor fits into the Nova path?
Nova isn't a collection of separate courses: each module is part of an integrated yearly path.