Nature Revealed
Nature Revealed includes a teacher guide and cut-out images and puzzles to give Pre-K teachers and parents the planning tools, activities and resources to stimulate children's natural sense of wonder in nearby nature.
Nature Revealed is the pre-kindergarten instructional unit in the Discover Nature Schools series from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Hands-on experiences in nature help Missouri's children become conservationists for life.
The core of Nature Revealed is a rich, diverse collection of developmentally appropriate learning experiences keyed to specific learning centers that will help young learners discover the connections between nature and everyday living. The activities are arranged by season and may be conducted in their entirety or coordinated with other curriculum.
The newest curriculum in MDC’s Discover Nature Schools program, Nature Revealed, is designed to introduce preschool-aged children to nature and conservation. Based on Missouri Early Learning Goals and the Project Construct framework, the Teacher’s Guide will be provided at the workshop. During the workshop we will explore the teacher's guide and work through examples of the seasonal learning experiences. Please sign-up for this exciting hands-on workshop!
Please bring a sack lunch for a working lunch. Dress comfortably for spending time outside.
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Nature Revealed is the pre-kindergarten instructional unit in the Discover Nature Schools series from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Hands-on experiences in nature help Missouri's children become conservationists for life. The core of Nature Revealed is a rich, diverse collection of developmentally appropriate learning experiences keyed to specific learning centers that will help young learners discover the connections between nature and everyday living. The activities are arranged by season and may be conducted in their entirety or coordinated with other curriculum.
Nature Revealed is a curriculum guide filled with activities for preschool-aged children. The teacher’s guide is based on the Project Construct framework and will be provided at the workshop. This workshop is approved for ChildCare Professional Development hours. Nature Revealed is a diverse collection of learning experiences that help young students discover the relationship between nature and everyday living. Nature Revealed focuses on hands-on learning with field trip ideas and seasonal activities that will get your preschoolers outside and in nature throughout the year.
The newest curriculum in MDC’s Discover Nature Schools series, Nature Revealed is designed for preschool aged children. Based on the Project Construct framework, the Teacher’s Guide will be provided at the workshop. Please sign-up for this free, hand's on workshop.
Nature Revealed is a curriculum guide filled with activities for preschool-aged children. The teacher’s guide is based on the Project Construct framework and will be provided at the workshop. This workshop is approved for ChildCare Aware Professional Development hours.
The newest curriculum in MDC’s Discover Nature Schools program, Nature Revealed is designed to introduce preschool-aged children to nature and conservation. Based on Missouri Early Learning Goals and the Project Construct framework, the Teacher’s Guide will be provided at the workshop. During the workshop we will explore the teacher's guide and work through examples of the seasonal learning experiences. Please sign-up for this exciting hands-on workshop!
We will break for an hour-long lunch. Dress comfortably for spending time outside.
Ever wonder how biologists study fish, forests and wildlife? In this workshop, you’ll learn from the experts! Get immersed in real-life conservation with Conservation Educators and Resource Biologists at five sites in the St. Louis region. Collect and measure fish, track wildlife, sample and identify insects, do bird banding, assess trees to improve forest health and more. You’ll get certified in one of our free Discover Nature - Schools instructional units, which come with funding for classroom materials and field experiences.
The Discover Nature Schools (DNS) program provides high quality science units designed to meet the needs of teachers while preparing Missouri's students to become life-long conservationists through hands-on experiences in nature. During this one-day workshop, teachers will learn how to be successful with the DNS unit appropriate to their grade level (Pre-K, K-2, 3-5, 6-8 or 9-12). This workshop fulfills the training requirement for teachers to participate in the DNS Grant Program for funding exploration equipment, outdoor classroom materials, and transportation for field experiences.