Nature Unleashed

Learn the basics of river kayaking! Discover types of kayaks, parts of a paddle and kayak, how to adjust the kayak for safe and effective operation, paddle strokes, river anatomy, and river safety. This workshop is to prepare teachers for the river experience on the second day of the Discovering Nature in the Southeast workshop. This training could also prove helpful in conjunction with teaching curriculum from Nature Unleashed, Unhooked, and Unbound. As well as, Discover Nature Fishing and Stream Team curriculums.

Nature Unleashed is a state standard aligned program featuring Missouri's habitats, plant and animal adaptations and interactions. Educators will appreciate the flow of the teacher guide, and the full color student books and blank science notebooks provided for each student. Topics in nature make learning engaging and fun. Hands-on and inquiry based are the foundation blocks of the instruction; much of the class will be outside so participants should dress for the weather. Educators will need to enroll, dress for learning outdoors and bring a sack lunch.

This course will show you how to incorporate STEM concepts into your classroom by using hands on experiential learning techniques, going outside and discovering nature. We will be exploring learning opportunities in school yard habitats. Learn more about the Discover Nature Schools Curriculum and Grant programs. This workshop is designed for Teachers of grades 3rd through 6th levels.

Nature Unleashed is a state standard aligned program featuring Missouri's habitats, plant and animal adaptations and interactions. Educators will learn the flow of the teacher guide, and appreciate the full color student books and blank science notebooks provided for each student. Topics in nature make learning engaging and fun. Hands-on and inquiry based are the foundation blocks of the instruction; much of the class will be outside so participants should dress for the weather. Educators will need to enroll, dress for learning outdoors and bring a sack lunch.

Nature Unleashed is a state standard aligned program featuring Missouri's habitats, plant and animal adaptations and interactions. Educators will learn the flow of the teacher guide, and appreciate the full color student books and blank science notebooks provided for each student. Topics in nature make learning engaging and fun. Hands-on and inquiry based are the foundation blocks of the instruction; much of the class will be outside so participants should dress for the weather. Educators will need to enroll, dress for learning outdoors and bring a sack lunch.

**This is a virtual training for Southeast Missouri Teachers. This training is limited to the following counties since supplies and materials will be hand delivered to the school district/building approximately 1 week before the virtual training date. Counties: Bollinger, Butler, Dunklin, Stoddard, Wayne, Perry, Ste. Genevieve, Saint Francois, Iron, Madison, Cape Girardeau, Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot.

This was the virtual portion of the Nature Unleashed training for Griffith Intermediate School.

Help your students discover what's outside by collecting data and observations of our Missouri ecology of different ecosystems such as prairies, forests and ponds, food chain interactions within those different ecosystems, organism adaptations, and so much much more. All of this is right at your fingertips with our Discover Nature Schools Unleashed Unit designed for 3rd grade to 5th grade students - free to all Missouri teachers.

Wanting to learn more about Discover Nature Schools for your 3rd-5th graders?! Maybe your wanting to certify in the DNS Nature Unleashed curriculum to take advantage of great activities and grants? Join us for a Discover Nature Schools Teacher Workshop on the Nature Unleashed Unit. This unit is geared towards grades 3-5. We will learn how DNS can work in your classroom, do various activities from the curriculum, and explore grant opportunities from MDC. Feel free to bring lunch, all DNS materials will be provided.

The Discover Nature Schools program, Nature Unleashed, is a program designed to allow elementary students hands-on interactions and understanding of Missouri habitats, food webs, predator/prey relationships, and adaptations.