Unit 1: Backyard Explorers
There are so many discoveries to be made right in your backyard! Follow the links below to learn about your animal neighbors, explore fun games to try at home and more.
#bioPGH Blog: The Word on Birds
Delve into these posts from our #bioPGH blog to learn all about eggshell coloration and northern cardinals!
All the Colors in the Nest — The Story of Eggshell Coloration
Mindful Movement:
Backyard Seed Yoga
The warm summer weather inspires us to go outside to celebrate the longer days and active animals. Gather the whole family to engage in a seed-inspired yoga flow.
Island Vacation Physical Activity Break
Use your imagination to travel on vacation to a tropical island with this activity sheet.
Let's Explore Pittsburgh: Urban Wildlife
In this video, Miss Emily teaches us what the term "urban wildlife" means and introduces us to some of the animals that share our city.
BONUS: Garden Games
Get outside and play these fun games as you find one creature or plant in nature for each letter of the alphabet and pretend to be different Pittsburgh animals.
Backyard ABC Scavenger Hunt
Animal Game Pop-Up
Nature Journal Scavenger Hunt
Photos © Cory Doman and Phil Johnson II
