There is a great need to expose our youth to the science of our environment through applications that excite and intrigue. Backyard STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is an environmental science program that focuses on getting students outside or bringing the outside into the classroom for experiential learning about our ecosystem. These modules were developed for Tennessee 4-H to support the mission of creating the next generation of well-equipped scientists and engineers. Each module addresses Tennessee Standards of Learning and contains a guided inquiry and leaders guide.
Reporting Impact:
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Modules:
Topic
Soil biology
Soil biology
Soil formation
Soil texture
Soil services
Soil conservation
Soil health
Soil color
Soil water holding capacity
Rain Gardens
Topic
Nutrient pollution and eutrophication
Stormwater Mapping
Nonpoint Source Pollution
Wetlands
Wetlands
Activity Title
It isn’t easy being green (W292-D)
Wonderful Wetlands (Draft)
Wonderful Wetlands Leaders Guide
Wetland Hopscotch (Draft)
Teachers Guide
Square Prints
PowerPoint
Benthic Macroinvertebraes
Benthic Macroinvertebraes
Topic
Observations and Inferences
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Food Webs
Food Webs
Activity Title
Footprints in the Forest (W331-B)
Biodiversity from Sea to Shining Sea (Draft)
Teacher Guide
Handout 1
Handout 2
PowerPoint
Terrariums
Conservation
Conservation
Climate Change
Climate Change
Forestry
Maps and Navigation
Topographical Mapping
Ecosystem in a Bottle (Draft)
Leaders Guide
Carbon Footprint
Leaders Guide
Student Worksheet
PowerPoint
Power of Plants (Draft)
Leaders Guide
Student Worksheet
PowerPoint
Climate Change Trends and Effects (Draft)
Leaders Guide
Student Worksheet
PowerPoint
Backyard STEM In-services:
Are you an educator and need some fresh ideas for STEM in your classroom? Join us for a training event where we will walk through a series of hands on environmental science activities, ready for your next club or class.