Think of your neighborhood as a science and math resource. A tour of the factory or shop where a family member works and an insect hunt in the playground, park, or lot are examples of places to learn science. Predict the number of vehicles that will go through that intersection in fifteen minutes or half an hour. Try to find out how close you came. Find local businesses where students can get behind the scenes.
Students can talk with people who work there, and discover the uses of science and math.
For example, the dry cleaner uses chemicals. The grocer sells food. Use buildings in your community to teach science and math concepts. Discover what materials the buildings in your community are made of. Explore reasons for using these materials.