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Hop To It!

Explore force and motion by jumping like a frog! You can jump in place or for an extra challenge, do a relay race and see who can hop the fastest or farthest.
a large green marsh frog jumping out of the water
a small green frog jumping out of the water
a small child with a yellow shirt jumping in front of a blue background

Science Seed

Force is what makes objects move, and motion refers to the movement of an object from one place to another. Frogs are great examples of force and motion in nature. When a frog wants to jump, it uses its strong legs to push off the ground. (force). When jumping, their muscles scrunch up, like when you squeeze a spring. This stores energy in their tendons, which then bounce back, shooting the frog up into the air! The force from its legs makes it leap forward (motion).
botany jar illustration

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earn Badges

Badges can be earned through hands-on experiences within each of the 16 branches of science, or “Science Slices.” You can earn a badge in each branch of science by doing four activities in these categories. We also encourage participants to keep a Nature Journal to record their memories, and to express themselves creatively through writing or drawing after each activity. We recommend that each child (and parent if they’d like) write or draw in a journal after each activity, with expectations of your children that match their age (the goal is self-expression, not perfection).

Explore the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The Ecologist School Pocket Guide: TSBVI edition is a collaboration between Families in Nature and the Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired as an effort to help our community learn more about the TSBVI campus, while getting outside into nature together! This booklet has 80 lessons across 16 different branches of science to help you play, learn, and volunteer on campus!

join Families in Nature

It is our vision to inspire all families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists. Becoming a member of Families in Nature will give your family the opportunity to have adventures in nature, experience field science, develop as youth conservation leaders, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Memberships are free for everyone.

Who are we?

Families in Nature works to create opportunities for nature connection with the purpose of sparking a deep love and desire to protect, conserve and restore the environment. Our mission is to connect children and their families to nature and to each other through time spent learning, playing, and volunteering outdoors. It is our vision to inspire ALL families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists.
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