Outdoor Exploration Kits for K-9 Science

Unlock the potential for scientific discovery in your own backyard! Join Alberta teachers in an inspiring session led by STEM Educator Amanda Green, who, with the support of Inside Education, developed engaging outdoor exploration kits for the new K-6 and current 7-9 science curricula. Learn how she transformed her school's outdoor classroom and nearby parks into dynamic learning environments. Amanda will share her valuable, free resources, practical shopping lists, and insights into securing funding, all designed to help you create your own unique kits. Discover exciting themes and activity ideas, along with resources available in both English and French, and enriched with Indigenous perspectives through the integration of traditional ecological knowledge. Leave this session with the inspiration and tangible tools to seamlessly blend outdoor exploration into your teaching, fostering a deeper connection between your students and the natural world