Science Outdoor Item Investigation | Printable Observation Worksheets
Take your science lessons outside with these low-prep, high-engagement Outdoor Science Investigation Worksheets! Whether you're a classroom teacher, homeschooler, or parent, this resource helps kids explore the world around them using real science inquiry skills — no lab coat required.
Kids will become nature detectives as they:
- Draw what they see
- Describe how each item feels, smells, or sounds
- Reflect on why they think it has those properties
Each page targets a different nature item (like leaves, rocks, bugs, grass, and more) and includes:
✅ Large drawing box
✅ Sensory checkbox prompts
✅ Critical thinking space
✅ Cute, clean kid-friendly illustrations
📎 Includes:
- 13 science observation worksheets: leaf, stick, flower, soil, bug, rock, grass, water, sunlight, weed, seed, tree bark, and wood
- A “What I Learned” reflection page
- Bonus “Thank You” note and usage tips
- Clear, blackline design for easy printing and coloring
🧠 Skills Covered:
- Observing properties of natural materials
- Making predictions and explanations
- Sensory exploration (touch, sound, smell)
- Drawing and writing responses
Perfect for:
✔️ Science centers
✔️ Kindergarten and 1st grade science
✔️ Earth Day activities
✔️ Forest school lessons
✔️ Nature walks and inquiry-based learning
✨ Just print and go outside!
This set turns any nature walk into a meaningful science adventure. Grab the clipboards and crayons — your little scientists are going to love it!
