They can spend a lot more time outdoors than younger kids and participate and lead outdoor adventures like backpacking, canoeing, and rock climbing. A great project for high school students is to look at a local environmental problem and try to come up with a solution. In this activity, not only do teens learn about their own ability to solve a problem, but they also must understand the source and cause of the problem.
Teens can learn and grow from exploring the natural world.
Identify and explain the importance of the major aquatic biomes. Describe the key features of the major kinds of terrestrial biomes. Identify local environmental problems, determine their causes, and describe an appropriate solution.