What’s in your schoolyard? Challenge your students to explore species diversity in local outdoor habitats!

This presentation offers the nuts and bolts of STEM in an easy outdoor activity. Sampling and comparing natural outdoor habitats with students gives them an idea of the flora and fauna in their area. The authors will demonstrate how to use handmade scientific equipment to collect data. Participants will learn how to transect different habitats, compare and contrast species diversity, and employ a variety of ways in which to display the collected data in their classroom. This session is for teachers of all grade levels