The outdoors is a place of endless wonder, adventure, and discovery. It's an inspiration to many and encourages us to be curious and appreciative of our environment. We’ve provided a variety of learning activities for you to begin exploring!
Plant Scientist
Watch the video below Plant Scientist to learn about plant scientists and some of the things they do.
After the video: Discuss what you learned from the video about plant scientists. If you were a plant scientist, what questions would you want to explore about plants? Write down your questions to research, then explore online to complete your research.
The Producers of Florida Bay
Watch the video below The Producers of Florida Bay to learn about sea grass.
Exploring the great outdoors with labs and activities
Field Investigation of Plant Quantity and Diversity
This activity is outdoors and can be done alone or in a small group. The observations can be completed in a short or long period of time depending on the depth of your investigation.
- Download the student worksheet for Field Investigation of Plant Quantity and Diversity
- Download the answer sheet for Field Investigation of Plant Quantity and Diversity
Biodiversity All Around Us
This activity is outdoors and can be done alone or in a small group. The observations can be completed in a short or long period of time depending on the depth of your investigation.
Careers in the great outdoors
Dr. Kenneth Krysko, wildlife ecologist
Dr. Kenneth Krysko is an ecologist who tracks Burmese pythons in Florida. Read about his work. With a parent or guardian’s guidance, contact an ecologist working in your area for an interview, or conduct internet research to learn more about what wildlife ecologists study.
Restoration ecologist
Restoration ecology is a field that focuses on restoring freshwater, marine, and land ecosystems that have been damaged by human activity. Read to learn more. With a parent or guardian’s guidance, work alone or with a small group to outline a restoration project in an area in your community.
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This blog, originally published in 2020, has been updated for 2025.
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