Using a mapping technique, the youngsters familiarize themselves with the major features of their activity site. The youngsters use metric units of measurement to measure various objects in their environment. The participants test different kinds of leaves with cobalt chloride paper. The paper's color changes allow the youngsters to compare the amounts of moisture released from different leaves. After gathering evidence that plants in the site are being eaten, the youngsters try to identify the plant eaters.
Night Eyes Using flashlights, the participants locate and identify mysterious eyes in the night.
The youngsters search for aquatic animals that are active at night and then investigate the animals' responses to light. The youngsters release a portion of lawn from human control and then observe the resulting changes over the next few months. The youngsters collect and sort leaf samples to determine how many species of plants grow in the activity site. By mapping the location of plants in an area, the youngsters investigate the distribution patterns and relationships of plants. The youngsters discover how the environment around a building affects the growth of plants.