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My STEM Nature Journal

Natural STEM Challenge InstructionsNatural STEM Challenge InstructionsNatural STEM Challenge Instructions Instructions: Try to use as many natural items as possible such as sticks, leaves, rocks, bark, reeds, and anything else you have around the area! Go on a nature hunt and take a paper bag to collect goodies. You may need to sparingly use string or twine, but please remember not to litter and bring these extra supplies back inside! Do your best not to use any man-made materials! Encourage kids to not pick leaves off of trees or break branches off of trees! Use items that are already on the ground as much as possible!

Build a fortBuild a fortBuild a fort Challenge: To create some shade on this hot day, you need to

build a fort you can sit in comfortably.

Use natural materials to build your structure.

Design a Model HouseDesign a Model HouseDesign a Model HouseChallenge: Design and build a model house out of only materials

found in nature. Can you add a working door? How does your

house stand up to the weather over time?

Design a Stick RaftDesign a Stick RaftDesign a Stick Raft Challenge: Can you design and build a stick raft that floats!

What could you use for a sail? Will your stick raft hold a load

of rocks? If so, how many rocks will it hold before taking on

water? If possible, take your stick raft to a small stream.

Art & NatureArt & NatureArt & NatureChallenge: Get creative and add art to your nature finds!

Build a sculpture, make a picture, or design a mandala

with nature. Can you make a self-portrait

or build a rock sculpture?

What is the problem? How have others solved the problem? What are the limitations/guidelines? Who can help me solve this problem?

What information will I need to solve this problem? What resources do I have or need to solve this problem?

How can I solve this problem? Have I found an “out of the box” solution? Do I have more than one solution?

What materials do I have/need? What steps will I take to solve this problem? What could go wrong?

I will test my plan! I will take notes of my process/observations! I will draw/take pictures as I work, for reference later!

I will reflect on my design. What changes can I make to improve my plan/solution? What does my data tell me about my first attempt? I can create another plan and retest!

nature journaling

Writing Page Directions: My Nature Journal

Describe your favorite outdoor experience with as many

details as possible. Where did you go? Who was with you? What did you do? How long did you stay? What did you eat? What was the weather? Did you see any plants or

animals? Why was this your favorite experience?

Cover Directions: My Nature Journal

On the cover of your Nature Journal, draw a favorite outdoor experience you've had.

My outdoor experience

My nature journal

My Favorite Outdoor Experience

nature journal Choose an animal that would live in your backyard,

like a squirrel or a rabbit. Write about your

backyard from that animal's point of view.

__________________________________________

nature journal You have a pack of sunflower seeds ready to plant.

What are the supplies you need to plant them? What

are the steps you will take to plant the seeds?

__________________________________________

nature journal An outdoor magazine is holding a contest.

Write a diary or journal entry describing your

most exciting outdoor adventure to submit.

__________________________________________

nature journal It's treehouse planning time!

Make a list of 10 features your dream treehouse

would have. Make a list of 10 items you would use

to decorate the inside of your treehouse.

__________________________________________

nature journal You're going on an all-day hike and need to get

your backpack packed. What do you take with you

for the day? List the items you packed and write

about why you chose each one.

__________________________________________

Forest Scavenger Hunt

1. cover page

2. scavenger hunt: 1

3. bird observatio

4. parts of a flower flower

Backyard jungle projec

Beach Scavenger Hunt

Playgroundrscavenger hunt

beach scavenger hunt

beach ball

blanket

bottle

bucket

driftwood

flip flops

sand castle

sand dollar

seaweed

shovel

sunglasses

turtle

umbrella

forest scavenger hunt

beehive

branch

butterfly

caterpillar

clover

flower

grasshopper

ladybug

mushroom

squirrel

playground scavenger hunt

basketball hoop

butterfly

feather

flower

ladybug

merry-go-round

squirrel

trash can

backyard scavenger hunt

butterfly

flower

ladybug

spider

squirrel

swing set

Bird Observations Bird Date Time of Day Tally

Cardinal

Nuthatch

Blue Jay

Hummingbird

Add your own below

Bird Observations Bird Date Time of Day Tally

Materials:

• Empty produce netting • 1 1/2 cups of birdseed or

sunflower seeds

• 1 cup of peanut butter

• String

• Bowl • Spoon

Instructions:

STEP 1. In a mixing bowl, mix the birdseed and

peanut butter together until a thick paste forms.

STEP 2. Spoon the mixture into a large ball shape. It does

not have to be perfectly round. Then freeze the ball shape

in the freezer for about 1 hour. This will help it drop into

your produce bag nicely without making a huge mess.

STEP 3. Find the bottom of the produce bag. Drop the

seed ball into the bag so it reaches the bottom.

STEP 4. Gather the additional netting at the top of the bag

and tie it closed with string. You can add additional string

for hanging as well.

STEP 5. Hang the bird feeder on a shepherd’s hook or

tree branch where birds can find it. The high protein and

high fat ingredients will help keep birds fed and warm

during the winter months.

DIY Bird feeder

Materials:

• Cardboard tube (like a clean toilet paper roll)

• Peanut butter

• Birdseed

• String

• Scissors

• Bamboo skewer

• Butter knife

Instructions:

STEP 1: Using the scissors, create a small hole at the top

and bottom of each side of the cardboard tube.

STEP 2: Through the top set of holes, tie one end of the

string to each side.

STEP 3: Through the bottom set of holes, push the

bamboo skewer through to make a resting perch for the

birds.

STEP 4: Pour birdseed into a shallow

STEP 5: Using a butter knife, spread a

thin layer of peanut butter over the

cardboard tube. Immediately roll the tube

in birdseed or press birdseed against the

sides.

STEP 6: Hang birdfeeder outside on a dry day.

Cardboard Roll Bird feeder

Instructions:

STEP 1. Mix the gelatin with a half cup of cold water until it’s all dissolved.

Now add a half cup of boiling water (adult help required) to the bowl and

stir it slowly until it's completely dissolved.

STEP 2: Next, add 2 tablespoons of corn syrup and again, stir until

dissolved. Quick Tip: Spray the tablespoon with a little non-stick spray

and the corn syrup will slide right off!

STEP 3: Mix in the bird seed. Keep mixing until the gelatin/corn syrup

mixture evenly coats each seed.

STEP 4: Now for the messy part, time to spoon the seed mixture into the

cookie cutters. Fill the cookie cutters about half way and use a small

piece of parchment paper to press the seeds firmly into the mold. Fill the

cookie cutter to the top & press again.

STEP 5: To make a hole for your twine, push the straw into the birdseed.

Leave plenty of room between the straw and the edge. Press around

the straw to ensure the seeds will hold shape around the hole.

STEP 6: Place the cookie cutters in the fridge to set overnight. Once set,

remove the cookie cutters by gently pushing at the edges until it falls out,

taking extra care with detailed cookie cutters.

STEP 7: Pop the straws out and thread the twine. Now your bird feeder

is ready to hang outside.

Birdseed ornament Materials: • 1/2 cup of cold water

• 1/2 cup boiling water

• 2 packets of gelatin

• 2 Tbsp of corn syrup

• 2 1/2 cups of bird seed

• Cookie cutters

• Straws cut in 2” pieces

• Parchment paper

• Twine or string

Materials: • 3-4 Packages of Flower Seeds

• 3 Sheets of Construction Paper • Food Processor

• Scissors

• Water

• 3 Small Containers

• Baking Sheet and Parchment Paper

Instructions:

STEP 1: Start by cutting your construction paper into

one-inch squares. Place each color separately into a

container.

STEP 2: Once you have cut up all your paper squares and each

container is ready, add water. Cover the paper completely and allow to

soak for 20 minutes.

STEP 3: When the 20 minutes is finished (the hardest part is always

waiting), take one container and squeeze the excess water out of the

paper. Place the paper in a food processor and pulse until the paper

becomes pulp.

Place the pulp back into its container. Go ahead and repeat with the next

two colors until you have three containers of pulp.

STEP 4: Divide the packages of seeds between the three containers

gently mixing them into the pulp.

STEP 5: Start by taking a bit of each color from each container and

forming it into a ball.

STEP 6: Place your homemade seed bombs on a parchment lined

baking tray. You can go ahead and press a few more seeds into the balls

if you think they need a few more. Let your tray dry overnight.

STEP 7: Once dry, toss your flower seed bombs into your favorite

flower pot or garden plot (you still have to dig a hole first)!

DIY SEED BOMBS

Label the Flower bud

my flower

my leaf

backyard jungle The one square foot project

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• 4 Feet of String

• Measuring Tape

• Scissors

• Magnifying Glass

• Camera

• Pencil/Pen/Colored Pencils

• Printable Sheets {a notepad works well too}

• Small Shovel • Optional Items: small beaker for taking a

sample to study further, a test tube for col-lecting a water sample, or a bug box for peacefully observing any bugs found.

PROJECT SET UP

Help your kids measure and cut the amount of string needed to create your backyard jungle project.

Decide how you want to set it up and whether you want to simply place the string on the ground or if you want to try out some creative engineering.

Get down! Yes, you need to get down on your belly to really see what’s down there. Grab a magnifying glass and check it all out. You can push the grass aside if necessary to see what’s below the surface.

RECORD DATA

Use the printable sheets to record data, take notes, and draw pictures of everything you can see and find from leaves, to moss, to grass, to dirt and water. Take notes on the bugs, insects or critters that might be crawling around or take note of any foot prints or droppings that are left behind.

Draw pictures of your area, document the weather conditions, time of day, season, or anything else that can help you learn more about your one square foot!

backyard jungle Scientists observe every little detail, so make sure to include lots of detail in your description and drawing.

Draw Your Square

Describe Your Square

sunny rainy windy

cloudy snowy stormy

backyard jungle

What is the temperature?

What are the weather conditions?

The 1 square foot project

Backyard JunglePlantsPlantsPlants InsectsInsectsInsects

Insect/Animal Insect/Animal Insect/Animal AnimalsAnimalsAnimals

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The 1 square foot project

Backyard Jungle

Bird/Baby InsectBird/Baby InsectBird/Baby Insect Animal InsectAnimal InsectAnimal Insect

Animal FoodAnimal FoodAnimal Food Insect/Animal Insect/Animal Insect/Animal

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BE A COLLECTOR!

Be a Scientist through Observation and Collecting

BE A COLLECTOR As a scientist, an important goal is to observe the world and to

document and organize your findings. Collecting things is a

wonderful way to do this. One way you can start a great

collection is with simple everyday found objects.

Once you create your collection you can add to it and refine it

and reorganize it based upon different categories. Organization

by differing categories is a basic tool that scientists use every day

to learn and discover new things about our world.

To be a good collector you will need some supplies to keep on

hand. These supplies will help you as you collect, analyze, and

document your collection. They can also help you to keep your

collection organized.

SUGGESTED SUPPLIES

Camera/video camera

Tweezers

Insect net

Magnifying glass

Notebook to collect and document your findings

Pencils

Ziploc bags

Envelopes

A variety of recycled boxes and jars with lids

Collecting Process STEP 1: Observe things that spark your interest.

STEP 2: Collect items that hold your attention.

IDEAS TO TRY

• Collect objects daily (i.e., walking to school or at recess) or at special times (i.e., during a hike or during a trip)

Set a goal of the number of items that you want to collect each time.

For example, today I will collect 30 very small things.

STEP 3: Study your objects carefully

IDEAS TO TRY

• Make connections between the objects such as on size, shape, color, weight, texture or pattern.

• Form comparison groupings such as natural and man-made or flexible

and rigid.

Add information about your objects in a notebook. Use information

such as description, location, time, date, and dimensions. Look

closely at one particular object and draw exactly what you see.

DO MORE

• Make a sculpture with some items from your collection.

• Select an object or objects and create a story of fiction about them. Think about if

your object is magical or describe what the

objects do when nobody is around.

• Create your own gallery or museum for your collection. Create new ways to

display your objects.

Ideas for Your Collection

Seashells

Pinecones

Leaves

Butterflies

Insects

Mushrooms

Fossils

Animal bones

Flowers

Tips and Tricks Use a camera to take photos of anything living. Or, you can draw images

of what you are observing. You’ll need to be very observant and draw ex-actly what you see.

You can dry flowers to preserve them, or draw different types of flowers in

your notebook.

When you find insects that have already died, you can collect them. But-

terflies can be mounted to foam board using pins.

Be sure to research the best way to preserve your finds.

EXPERT SCIENTIST As scientists learn about our world, they are

constantly looking for new ways to see the

same things.

Once you have your collection, can you

think about how to set up your collection in a

new and different way using only your imagination?

Think about how your collection will seem different by changing

how it is grouped or presented.

This is called a thought experiment and is a tool that serious

scientists rely upon often.

Make Changes

Think about and write down 3 ways you can change or re-group your

collection.

Nature BINGO Scavenger Hunt

graphics credit

Graphics Used in this pack were designed by the following graphic designers. They retain

the copyright for their own work. You may not reuse graphics in this pack for any reason.

These printable pages were designed by We Love Printables on behalf of

LittleBinsforLittleHands.com.

graphics credit

Treasure Hunt

A Red Flower

Footprints

Dragonfly orButterfly

Dandelion Clock

Spider’s Web

Caterpillar

Smooth Rock

Leaves

Seedling

Squirrel

Feather

Try to find 4 different kinds

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Treasure Hunt

Leaves

Bird’s Nest

Seedling

Squirrel

Feather

A Red Flower

Footprints

Dragonfly orButterfly

Dandelion Clock

Spider’s Web

Caterpillar

Smooth Rock

Tree Stump

Pine Cone

Try to find 4 different kinds

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INTRODUCTION:

Here's your Mini Pinecone Theme STEM Pack! You will find a fun collection of

pinecone activities and projects every junior scientist should try! I hope it sparks

creativity and curiosity within your young scientists this fall season.

II have added supplies, setup instructions, and simple science information as well as

simple writing prompts!

Feel free to use this pack with one junior scientist or a whole group of junior

scientists. You may copy activities as many times as you like for your class, but

please send your friends to grab their pack instead of sharing files.

~ Thank you!

P INECONE S TEM PACK

P INECONE ACT I V I T I E S

Learn all about your pinecone with hands-on activities!

Explore the parts of a

pinecone.

Explore the lifecycle of

a pinecone.

Look at different types

of pinecones.

Draw and label a

pinecone.

Observe and write about

a pinecone.

Young seed cone

Seed cone

Pollen cone

Mature seed cone

Norway Spruce Cones

Coulter Pine Cones

Lodgepole Pine Cones Pinyon Pine Cone

Monterey Pine Cones Bristlecone Pine

Wing Seed Cone scale Cone axis

Draw your pinecone in actual size and label the parts.

Where did you find your pinecone?

What words can you think of that describes your pinecone?

What is your pinecone’s measurement? Use both a standard and non-standard measuring guide.

Standard Non-standard

Circumference: Circumference:

Height: Height:

Describe the color and texture and add as many details about your pinecone as possible.

P INECONE SC I ENCE PROJECTS

Pinecones make for a neat science project for fall! Each

activity includes supplies, set up, and necessary information.

Be A Collector (pinecone theme)

Pinecone Weather Station

Indoor Pinecone Experiment

Pinecone investigation Tray/Table

What's Included: 4 Pinecone Activities

Supplies: Pinecones Notebook and/or drawing pad Pencils Glue, tape, tweezers, and scissors

(as needed) Ziptop bags Variety of recycled boxes or jars and

containers with lids Camera/video camera

Activity: Go on a pinecone scavenger hunt and collect as many different pinecones as you can. As a scientist, an important goal is to observe the world, document, and organize your findings. Collecting pinecones is an excellent way to do this. Write about your collection and the different species of trees the pinecones come from, find new ways to group and organize the items and display your collection for others to see. Share your collection with others and tell them about it!

Supplies: Variety of pinecones Blue sticky putty (or other adhesives

that can stick to a windowsill but not damage the surface)

Notebook Pencils Camera

Activity: Gather several different pinecones if possible. You will want to place them on an outside windowsill that is easily visible to you from inside.

Although you can simply place the pinecones on the windowsill, it will be much easier if you can tack them down to keep from moving. Wait and watch! Make observations in your notebook and document what you see with a camera.

Observe: Pinecones detect humidity. On dry days, the scales of the pinecones will open up! This is so that it is easy for the seeds to spread far and wide. When the weather changes to damp and rainy, the pinecones will close. As the scales absorb moisture they swell and close up. This is to prevent the seeds from simply falling straight down and landing in one spot.

Supplies: Several pinecones Water Several jars Notebook Pencils Timer

Activity:. There are several ways you can go about setting up this pinecone experiment with humidity. You can encourage kids to come up with their own hypothesis to test.

Do you have closed or opened pinecones? Will a closed pinecone open if placed in an empty, dry jar? Will an open pinecone closed of placed in a jar filled with water? Does water temperature matter. What happens if you put a lid on the jar? What else can you test with your pinecones? Can you time how long the changes take? Make sure to record and sketch your findings!

Supplies: Pinecones Magnifying glass Tweezers Bowl of water Tray Notebook Pencils/crayons Measuring tools

Activity: A wonderful way to explore pinecones is a simple investigation tray! You can start by going on a pinecone scavenger hunt also collecting needles

or other items associated with pine trees.

Place items on a cookie sheet or craft tray and include items such as magnifying glasses, small containers, tweezers, a bowl of water, and any other science tools you have!

Encourage your kids to examine the pinecones with a magnifying glass, measure the pinecones, sketch the pinecones, take apart the pinecones, explore the parts of the pinecone as well as any other parts of the tree you collected. Do pinecones sink or float?

Photo credits:

Norway Spruce Pine—By Plamen Agov • studiolemontree.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/

index.php?curid=15301009

Coulter Pine—By Lazaregagnidze - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?

curid=39552901

Lodgepole Pine—By Jason Hollinger - Lodgepole Pine "Flowers"Uploaded by Amada44, CC BY 2.0, https://

commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24216067

Pinyon Pine—By Dcrjsr - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16926471

Monterey Pine—By S. Rae from Scotland, UK - Pinus radiata (Monterey Pine) - foliage, CC BY 2.0, https://

Bristlecone—By Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland - Bristlecone Pine, CC BY 2.0, https://

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