Outdoor Activities for Middle School at Home

11 Activities

Overview

This Playlist is all about getting outside and trying some STEM outdoors or in for Middle-School aged kids, and has been mixed especially for having fun at home or in small groups!

Building a Mini Greenhouse

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building a Mini Greenhouse

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students make a mini greenhouse and learn about how they work.

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Egg Drop

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Egg Drop

Grades 5 - 8

1 Hour

Students create a protective device that prevents raw eggs from cracking when launched from high heights. This classic group project is fun for everyone!

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Making a Kite

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Making a Kite

Grades K - 12

1 Hour

Students learn about the properties that affect kites, and make their own!

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Engineering Paper Airplanes

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Engineering Paper Airplanes

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn how paper airplanes work and create their own using the engineering design process.

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Decorate Your Science Notebook

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Decorate Your Science Notebook

Grades K - 12

1 Hour

By decorating and personalizing their own science notebooks, students develop a sense of ownership over their learning, establishing routines to record observations and reflections as they learn.

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Introduction to Scientific Sketching

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Introduction to Scientific Sketching

Grades 3 - 12

1 Hour

Students learn how to sketch like scientists. You can teach this even if you think you can't draw!

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Organizing Your Science Notebook

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Organizing Your Science Notebook

Grades K - 12

45 Minutes

Students pop open their science notebooks and get them ready for learning by inserting a Table of Contents, numbering the pages, and completing their first reflective entry.

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Scientific Sketching Practice

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

Scientific Sketching Practice

Grades 3 - 12

45 Minutes

Conducting science involves both careful observation and drawing what you see. Most students won’t know where to start if you ask them to sketch a crayfish, a beaker, or even a rock. Lay the foundation for sketching by explicitly teaching drawing techniques so students can build the confidence and skills they need to sketch during science investigations.

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Mindful Breath

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

Focusing on breathing is an easy and effective first step to mindfulness. A breathing technique called yoga nidra claims to be more relaxing than sleep and is excellent for improving focus and relieving stress. In this activity, students will begin with a simple star-hand-breath meditation, which will introduce a method of breathing that accompanies a slow scan of the body. Then, after a short break, they will participate in full yoga nidra.

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Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students learn yoga positions and breathing techniques to help alleviate worry and anxiety and build confidence.

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Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students test their agility, speed, and stamina as they compete for the best time in an obstacle course.

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Building a Mini Greenhouse

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building a Mini Greenhouse

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students make a mini greenhouse and learn about how they work.

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Egg Drop

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Egg Drop

Grades 5 - 8

1 Hour

Students create a protective device that prevents raw eggs from cracking when launched from high heights. This classic group project is fun for everyone!

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Making a Kite

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Making a Kite

Grades K - 12

1 Hour

Students learn about the properties that affect kites, and make their own!

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Engineering Paper Airplanes

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Engineering Paper Airplanes

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn how paper airplanes work and create their own using the engineering design process.

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Decorate Your Science Notebook

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Decorate Your Science Notebook

Grades K - 12

1 Hour

By decorating and personalizing their own science notebooks, students develop a sense of ownership over their learning, establishing routines to record observations and reflections as they learn.

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Introduction to Scientific Sketching

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Introduction to Scientific Sketching

Grades 3 - 12

1 Hour

Students learn how to sketch like scientists. You can teach this even if you think you can't draw!

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Organizing Your Science Notebook

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Organizing Your Science Notebook

Grades K - 12

45 Minutes

Students pop open their science notebooks and get them ready for learning by inserting a Table of Contents, numbering the pages, and completing their first reflective entry.

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Scientific Sketching Practice

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

Scientific Sketching Practice

Grades 3 - 12

45 Minutes

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Mindful Breath

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

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Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students learn yoga positions and breathing techniques to help alleviate worry and anxiety and build confidence.

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Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students test their agility, speed, and stamina as they compete for the best time in an obstacle course.

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Outdoor Activities for Middle School at Home

Grades 6 - 8

9 Hours 45 Minutes

Overview

Building a Mini Greenhouse

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building a Mini Greenhouse

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students make a mini greenhouse and learn about how they work.

Discover Activity

Egg Drop

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Egg Drop

Grades 5 - 8

1 Hour

Students create a protective device that prevents raw eggs from cracking when launched from high heights. This classic group project is fun for everyone!

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Making a Kite

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Making a Kite

Grades K - 12

1 Hour

Students learn about the properties that affect kites, and make their own!

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Engineering Paper Airplanes

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Engineering Paper Airplanes

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn how paper airplanes work and create their own using the engineering design process.

Discover Activity

Decorate Your Science Notebook

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Decorate Your Science Notebook

Grades K - 12

1 Hour

By decorating and personalizing their own science notebooks, students develop a sense of ownership over their learning, establishing routines to record observations and reflections as they learn.

Discover Activity

Introduction to Scientific Sketching

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Introduction to Scientific Sketching

Grades 3 - 12

1 Hour

Students learn how to sketch like scientists. You can teach this even if you think you can't draw!

Discover Activity

Organizing Your Science Notebook

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Organizing Your Science Notebook

Grades K - 12

45 Minutes

Students pop open their science notebooks and get them ready for learning by inserting a Table of Contents, numbering the pages, and completing their first reflective entry.

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Scientific Sketching Practice

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

Scientific Sketching Practice

Grades 3 - 12

45 Minutes

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Mindful Breath

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

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Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students learn yoga positions and breathing techniques to help alleviate worry and anxiety and build confidence.

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Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students test their agility, speed, and stamina as they compete for the best time in an obstacle course.

Discover Activity

Building a Mini Greenhouse

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Building a Mini Greenhouse

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students make a mini greenhouse and learn about how they work.

Discover Activity

Egg Drop

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Egg Drop

Grades 5 - 8

1 Hour

Students create a protective device that prevents raw eggs from cracking when launched from high heights. This classic group project is fun for everyone!

Discover Activity

Making a Kite

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Making a Kite

Grades K - 12

1 Hour

Students learn about the properties that affect kites, and make their own!

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Engineering Paper Airplanes

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Engineering Paper Airplanes

Grades 6 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn how paper airplanes work and create their own using the engineering design process.

Discover Activity

Decorate Your Science Notebook

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Decorate Your Science Notebook

Grades K - 12

1 Hour

By decorating and personalizing their own science notebooks, students develop a sense of ownership over their learning, establishing routines to record observations and reflections as they learn.

Discover Activity

Introduction to Scientific Sketching

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Introduction to Scientific Sketching

Grades 3 - 12

1 Hour

Students learn how to sketch like scientists. You can teach this even if you think you can't draw!

Discover Activity

Organizing Your Science Notebook

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Organizing Your Science Notebook

Grades K - 12

45 Minutes

Students pop open their science notebooks and get them ready for learning by inserting a Table of Contents, numbering the pages, and completing their first reflective entry.

Discover Activity

Scientific Sketching Practice

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

Scientific Sketching Practice

Grades 3 - 12

45 Minutes

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Mindful Breath

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

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Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students learn yoga positions and breathing techniques to help alleviate worry and anxiety and build confidence.

Discover Activity

Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Grades 9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students test their agility, speed, and stamina as they compete for the best time in an obstacle course.

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