Nature is all around us, even in our schoolyards. As students learn in their schoolyard, they begin to understand and care about Pennsylvania flora and fauna. Even if your schoolyard feels limited, there are opportunities to investigate the living and non-living world. Take the time to notice and wonder about a patch of dandelions, the critters living in a rotten log, or the seeds twirling from a maple tree. These schoolyard phenomena provide place-based opportunities to engage with the three dimensions of science learning. As you explore your schoolyard, your students may notice deficiencies, such as a lack of biodiversity and habitat. These are opportunities to engage your students in stewardship and action projects. Students can design and implement schoolyard improvements over time. To get started, review the resources below and the PACE K-12 investigations and professional learning resources.