30-Minute Outdoor Science Projects
Keep the Outdoor Fun Going with Even More Science Projects for Outside
Did you enjoy the activities in the 30-Minute Outdoor Science Projects book? Are you looking for more fun science to do outside? No problem! Give these science projects a try:
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Carnival games always look easy but end up being hard to win. Why? Make your own and find out!
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Build a solar updraft tower and explore how the power of the sun can be used to make spinning energy.
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Discover the secrets behind fireworks in this colorful chemistry project. Which chemicals create which colors?
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Create your own sun prints out of special paper and sunlight. How do different light filters effect the prints?
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Love Being Outside? Find Out About Scientists and Engineers Who Work Outdoors
Not all science and engineering jobs are done at a desk or in a lab. Plenty of scientists and engineers spend a large chunk of time working outside. Check out these examples:
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Marine biologists can spend weeks at a time at sea on research vessels observing animals and collecting samples.
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Geoscientists spend time outdoors gathering samples and data about the Earth then analyzing them in the lab.
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Agricultural technicians are often outside inspecting plants and researching how well new farming methods are working.
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Landscape architects combine their time outside with sketching and planting as they create beautiful outdoor spaces.
Explore even more jobs on our Science and Engineering Careers pages.
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