Venturer Program Grades K-2 Environmental Science

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The Venturer Program Brings Environmental Science to Life for Young Learners

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Engage twenty-four K–2 students in hands-on environmental science with ten hours of standards-aligned activities. Students explore plant growth, animal structures, and habitats through guided investigations that build science vocabulary and observation skills—no specialized training required.

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Students Served: 24
Ten Hours of Content
Ten Hours of Content
Standards Aligned
Standards Aligned
No Experience Required
No Experience Required
Serves Twenty-Four Students
Serves Twenty-Four Students
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • 24 Plants STEM Boost Kit
  • 2 Animal Structures Activity Bundle
  • 2 Habitats: What Do Animals Need? Activity Bundle
  • 2 PENCILS (NO. 2) 12PC
  • 12 GLUE WHITE SCHOOL (4 OZ)
  • 12 SCISSORS LEFTY/RIGHTY (5”)
  • 12 CRAYONS PK8
  • 2 YARN BLACK (7 OZ) SKEIN
  • 2 CONSTRUCTION PAPER ASSORTED PK50
  • 24 MILK CARTON CARDBOARD
  • 24 WHEEL CARDBOARD (2-1/2”) EACH
  • 2 TISSUE PAPER ASRTD COLORS 11.5”X8”
SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY
  • Quantity: 1
  • Students Served: 24 students
  • Curriculum Hours: 10
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Venturer Program Grades K-2 Environmental Science

Venturer Program Grades K-2 Environmental Science

$1,650.00
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Venturer Program Grades K-2 Environmental Science

Grow. Observe. Discover.

Young learners investigate the natural world through three subject areas—plant science, animal structures, and habitats—building foundational science skills through guided, hands-on exploration.
Plant Science Investigations

Plant Science Investigations

Students plant seeds, observe growth stages, and document changes over time, building early scientific observation and recording skills.

Animal Structures Exploration

Animal Structures Exploration

Learners examine how animals use external parts to survive, comparing structures across species through sorting and matching activities.

Habitat Discovery

Habitat Discovery

Students investigate what animals need to thrive by creating model habitats and connecting organism needs to environmental features.

Guided Activity Bundles

Guided Activity Bundles

Each bundle includes step-by-step lesson plans, student materials, and assessment tools so any educator can lead confidently without science background.

What Students Will Do

Across ten hours of guided activities, students build foundational science skills through observation, comparison, and creative construction.
  • Plant seeds and observe germination and growth stages
  • Sort and classify animal structures by function
  • Design and build model habitats for different organisms
  • Record observations using science journals and drawings
  • Compare living and nonliving things in different environments
  • Collaborate on group investigations and share findings

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Step 1—Unbox and Organize: Open the Venturer kit and sort materials by subject area. Each activity bundle is self-contained with lesson plans and student supplies.

Step 2—Choose Your Subject: Select from three environmental science subjects—Plants, Animal Structures, or Habitats. Each subject includes multiple guided activities.

Step 3—Follow the Lesson Plans: Each activity bundle includes step-by-step instructions, discussion prompts, and student handouts. No prior science teaching experience needed.

Step 4—Facilitate and Observe: Guide students through hands-on investigations. Activities are designed for pairs or small groups of twenty-four students.

Step 5—Assess and Celebrate: Use included reflection prompts and assessment tools to capture student learning and celebrate discoveries.

Science and Nature Literacy

The Venturer Environmental Science program builds foundational science process skills—observation, comparison, classification, and documentation—through direct interaction with living systems and natural materials. Students develop scientific vocabulary, practice evidence-based reasoning, and connect classroom learning to the natural world around them.

These skills align with NGSS performance expectations for K–2 life science and support the development of crosscutting concepts like patterns, cause and effect, and structure and function. By working with real plants, animal models, and habitat materials, students build the kind of concrete understanding that transfers to future science learning.

Career connections include environmental scientist, wildlife biologist, park ranger, and agricultural scientist.

Why Teachers Love Venturer Program Grades K–2 Environmental Science

Ten Hours of Guided Content

Ten Hours of Guided Content

Three complete subject areas deliver ten hours of structured, standards-aligned activities ready to run in any out-of-school-time setting.

No Science Background Needed

No Science Background Needed

Every activity bundle includes step-by-step lesson plans, discussion prompts, and student materials so any educator can lead with confidence.

Backed by Fifty Years

Backed by Fifty Years

Pitsco has been trusted by educators for hands-on STEM since 1971.

Living Science Connections

Living Science Connections

Students work with real plants and model organisms, building concrete understanding that worksheets and videos cannot replicate.

Flexible Scheduling

Flexible Scheduling

Activities can run as a continuous ten-hour program or be split across multiple sessions to fit afterschool, camp, or enrichment schedules.

Complete Supply Kit

Complete Supply Kit

All consumable materials are included so programs avoid the hassle of sourcing individual supplies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Venturer and Voyager?

Venturer programs include ten hours of content across three subjects. Voyager programs expand to twenty hours across five subjects with additional hands-on kits and deeper exploration, including 3Doodler pens. Both serve twenty-four students.

Do I need a science background to lead this program?

No. Every activity bundle includes complete lesson plans with step-by-step instructions, discussion prompts, and assessment tools. The program is designed for any educator or program leader.

Can I run the subjects in any order?

Yes. Each subject area is self-contained, so you can sequence them in whatever order fits your program schedule.

Are consumable supplies included?

Yes. The kit includes all consumable materials like seeds, paper, glue, and craft supplies. No additional purchases are needed to run the full program.

Is this aligned to education standards?

Yes. Activities align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for K–2 life science, including structure and function, interdependent relationships, and inheritance and variation of traits.

Can I use this in a summer camp setting?

Absolutely. The ten-hour format works well for week-long camps, multi-week afterschool programs, or enrichment sessions. Activities are designed for flexible scheduling.