School Programs

Science In Nature

Connecticut Audubon Society’s Science in Nature programs are designed for K-12 students and consist of hands-on, inquiry-based activities that relate to earth and life sciences, ecology, conservation, and civic engagement. Each program is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and can take place at our center, your school, or a local park.

Experiential learning in nature is exciting and impactful, making complex science concepts more accessible for students than in traditional classroom settings. In the field, students engage with real-life phenomena, applying math and literacy skills while utilizing various science technologies.

For more information on Education Programs offered in your area and to schedule a program, please visit our individual center pages.

School Programs

Kindergarten

Program
Topic
Curriculum Connection
Locations Offered

Seasons and Weather

Weather and Climate
ESS2.D; K-ESS2-1

What do Plants and Animals Need to Survive

Adaptations
LS1.C; K-LS1-1

Grade 1

Program
Topic
Curriculum Connection
Locations Offered

Adaptations: Structures and Function

Adaptations
ESS2.D; K-ESS2-1

Habitats and Lifecycles

Adaptations
LS1.C; K-LS1-1

Grade 2

Program
Topic
Curriculum Connection
Locations Offered

Landforms and Erosion

Landforms and Erosion
2-ESS2-1

Habitats and Organisms

Ecosystems
2-LS4-1

Plants, Seeds, and Dispersal

Adaptations
2-LS2-2; 2-LS4-1

Grade 3

Program
Topic
Curriculum Connection
Locations Offered

Weather, Plants, and Animals

Weather and Climate
ESS2.D; 3-ESS2-1

Humans and Habitats

Ecosystems
LS4.D; 3-LS4-3

Bird Ecology

Adaptations
3-LS2-1;3-LS3-1;3- LS4-2;3-LS4-3

Grade 4

Program
Topic
Curriculum Connection
Locations Offered

Weathering and Erosion

Landforms and Erosion
4-ESS2-1

Adaptations: Structure and Function

Ecosystems
4-LS1-1;4-LS1-2

Grade 5

Program
Topic
Curriculum Connection
Locations Offered

Water Cycling

Weather and Climate
5-ESS2-1; 5-ESS2-2

Interactions, Energy and Dynamics

Ecosystems
5-LS2-1
Saltmarsh Sparrow