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Outdoor Science Investigations

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October 6, 2025  |  9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Nature Center  |  11942 FM 848, Tyler, Texas 75707
 
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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.
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Time K–2 Pathway 3–5 Pathway Middle School HS Life Science HS Physical Science
9:00–9:30 Opening Session Opening Session Opening Session Opening Session Opening Session
9:30–10:15 The Amazing Honey Bee Scavenger Hunt Walking the Solar System Oh, Deer!  
10:30–11:15 Discovery Science Place Water Cycle Bracelet Scavenger Hunt Cells and Microscopes and Invertebrates, Oh My! Rockets
11:30–12:15 Weather - NOAA Discovery Science Place Over Fishing and Aquaculture Scavenger Hunt Electric Vehicles Standard Lab
12:15–12:45 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:00–1:45 UT Tyler - Dr. Dana Morris Weather - NOAA Oh, Deer! All Living Organisms Have DNA: Strawberry DNA Extraction Scavenger Hunt
2:00–2:45 Scavenger Hunt UT Tyler - Dr. Dana Morris Weather - NOAA EPM and the Nervous System Bread Dough Challenge
3:00–3:30 Closing Session Closing Session Closing Session Closing Session Closing Session
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Explore outdoor science with the support of:
 
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High school physical science investigations
NOAA & Meteorology Experts
Weather investigations and balloon launches
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Food, environment, and agricultural science connections
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Dr. Dana Morris and faculty-led science sessions
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Interactive, hands-on activities for younger learners
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Physics, Engineering, and Biomedical Labs
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QUESTIONS? CONTACT A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM!