Backyard Nature Science Bundle
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
<p>The <strong>Backyard Nature Science Bundle</strong> is designed for curious kids ages 9+ who love the outdoors and learn best through hands-on discovery. Inspired by Charlotte Mason's words, "Never be within doors when you can rightly be without," this bundle turns time outside into an academic adventure. Covering <strong>science, writing, art, geography, and math</strong>, each journal helps students explore the natural world through observation, research, and creativity. Children study birds, bugs, butterflies, rocks, and plants, learning how ecosystems work while developing real-world problem-solving skills. Whether in the backyard, a park, or on family adventures, this is the ultimate nature-based learning bundle for young scientists and explorers</p><p><strong>What's Included:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>All About Bugs:</strong> Creative activities that teach observation, classification, and design while exploring insects from around the world.</li><li><strong>All About Butterflies:</strong> A colorful study of butterfly species, habitats, and life cycles blending art, science, and writing.</li><li><strong>Bird Watching Journal:</strong> Turn walks into birding adventures with space to observe, sketch, and research every bird you find.</li><li><strong>Book of State Birds, Trees, and Flowers:</strong> Discover America's natural symbols through geography, research, drawing, and writing.</li><li><strong>Garden Research Handbook:</strong> Learn soil science, composting, and plant care while planning and growing your own garden.</li><li><strong>Rocks & Minerals:</strong> Explore geology by collecting and classifying rocks and minerals while studying Earth's natural wonders.</li></ul>
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- fesua_funschooling
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- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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