Outdoor Science Investigations
October 6, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Nature Center | 11942 FM 848, Tyler, Texas 75707
Registration deadline: September 29, 2025
Join us for a hands-on day of outdoor science investigations at the Tyler Nature Center! Whether you teach elementary or secondary, you’ll explore engaging, real-world activities designed to bring Earth, space, and life sciences to life. Participants will select a grade-band pathway to customize their day with sessions, labs, and an outdoor scavenger hunt.
Why Attend?
- Experience Earth Science like never before, with activities in meteorology, geology, astronomy, ecology, and more.
- Learn from expert facilitators, guest presenters, and practicing scientists.
- Take home ready-to-use strategies and resources for your classroom.
- Enjoy a unique day of exploration, collaboration, and discovery in an outdoor setting.
Bring a sack lunch, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and a camping chair. Coolers with bottled water will be provided.
| 9-9:15 | 9:25-9:55 | 10:10 - 10:55 | 11:05 - 11:50 | 11:50-12:30 | 12:30-1:15 | 1:25 - 2:10 | 2:20 - 3:05 | 3:10-3:30 | |
| Grades K-2 | C Welcome |
E Rooted in Reading: Outdoor Connections for Science Literacy |
D The Amazing Honey Bee |
B Chasing Shadows & Sun Shapes Discovery Science Place |
Lunch | C Weather with NOAA |
B Digging into Discovery: A Soil Treasure Hunt UT Tyler - Dana Morris |
E Snap, Sketch & Science Dash |
C Closing Session |
| Grades 3-5 | C Welcome |
E Rooted in Reading: Outdoor Connections for Science Literacy |
E
Snap, Sketch & Science Dash
|
D Water Cycle Bracelet |
Lunch | B Cooking with the Sun Discovery Science Place |
C Weather with NOAA |
B Soil Makers: Exploring How Weathering Shapes Landforms UT Tyler - Dana Morris |
C Closing Session |
| 9-9:15 | 9:15 - 10:00 | 10:10 - 10:55 | 11:05 - 11:50 | 11:50-12:30 | 12:30-1:15 | 1:25 - 2:10 | 2:20 - 3:05 | 3:10-3:30 | |
| Secondary Strand 1 Mixed Science |
C Welcome |
C Opening Session Speaker from Texas Parks and Wildlife |
I Walking the Solar System |
Lunch | D Over Fishing and Aquaculture |
H Oh, Deer! |
C
Weather with NOAA
|
C Closing Session |
|
| Secondary Strand 2 Advanced Life Science |
C Welcome |
C Opening Session Speaker from Texas Parks and Wildlife |
H Oh, Deer! |
G Cells and Microscopes and Invertebrates, Oh My! |
Lunch | D All Living Organisms have DNA: Strawberry DNA Extraction |
G EPM and the Nervous System |
C Closing Session |
|
| Secondary Strand 3 Advanced Physical Science |
C Welcome |
C Opening Session Speaker from Texas Parks and Wildlife |
I Rockets |
Lunch | G Electric Vehicles Standard Lab |
E Scavenger Hunt |
D Bread Dough Challenge |
C
Clo sing Session
|
| 9-9:15 | 9:25-9:55 | 10:10 - 10:55 | 11:05 - 11:50 | 11:50-12:30 | 12:30-1:15 | 1:25 - 2:10 | 2:20 - 3:05 | 3:10-3:30 | |
| Grades K-2 | C Welcome |
E Rooted in Reading: Outdoor Connections for Science Literacy |
D The Amazing Honey Bee |
B Chasing Shadows & Sun Shapes Discovery Science Place |
Lunch | C Weather with NOAA |
B Digging into Discovery: A Soil Treasure Hunt UT Tyler - Dana Morris |
E Snap, Sketch & Science Dash |
C Closing Session |
| Grades 3-5 | C Welcome |
E Rooted in Reading: Outdoor Connections for Science Literacy |
E
Snap, Sketch & Science Dash
|
D Water Cycle Bracelet |
Lunch | B Cooking with the Sun Discovery Science Place |
C Weather with NOAA |
B Soil Makers: Exploring How Weathering Shapes Landforms UT Tyler - Dana Morris |
C Closing Session |
| 9-9:15 | 9:15 - 10:00 | 10:10 - 10:55 | 11:05 - 11:50 | 11:50-12:30 | 12:30-1:15 | 1:25 - 2:10 | 2:20 - 3:05 | 3:10-3:30 | |
| Secondary Strand 1 Mixed Science |
C Welcome |
C Opening Session Speaker from Texas Parks and Wildlife |
I Walking the Solar System |
Lunch | D Over Fishing and Aquaculture |
H Oh, Deer! |
C
Weather with NOAA
|
C Closing Session |
|
| Secondary Strand 2 Advanced Life Science |
C Welcome |
C Opening Session Speaker from Texas Parks and Wildlife |
H Oh, Deer! |
G Cells and Microscopes and Invertebrates, Oh My! |
Lunch | D All Living Organisms have DNA: Strawberry DNA Extraction |
G EPM and the Nervous System |
C Closing Session |
|
| Secondary Strand 3 Advanced Physical Science |
C Welcome |
C Opening Session Speaker from Texas Parks and Wildlife |
I Rockets |
Lunch | G Electric Vehicles Standard Lab |
E Scavenger Hunt |
D Bread Dough Challenge |
C Closing Session |
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