Observing Nature, Nature Unfolds Virtual Educator Workshop

This class will be instructed virtually from Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, all teachers, homeschool parents and youth leaders are welcome from anywhere statewide. Participants out of the MDC southwest region will be connected to their region's conservation educator for certification follow-up if needed.

Nature Unfolds unit focuses on kindergarten through second grade and the activities are aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. The unit includes science notebooks for the students, a See How the Turkey Grows story book and teacher guide. This class will utilize the science notebook for the spring and summer seasons. We will explore the weather, the life cycles and the basic needs of plants and animals.

Please order a DNS Nature Unfolds teacher guide, story book and science notebook at least 10 days prior to class time. If you have any questions please feel free to E-mail Jeff Cantrell at the nature center in Joplin, jeff.cantrell@mdc.mo.gov Thank you.