Your child marks off one small square of ground and studies it like a real field scientist. They observe closely, dig into the layers, keep field notes, and return across seasons to track what changed. Real-world STEM science, done in your own backyard. Scientists call it a quadrat study.
Ages 6–14 · Project guide · 3 skill levels
Designed by a teacher with 15 years of classroom experience, now homeschooling her own kids.
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