In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

Determine if certain colors of light are more effective for photosynthesis. Plant seeds in cardboard boxes with different light, record visible growth.

Determine how different measurements of the same object might yield different values. Provide as many reasons that you can think of.

The purpose of this science project is to investigate which will grow larger plants: compost, soil and Miracle - Gro, a mixture of both.