Nature Unleashed
Nature Unleashed includes a student book, science notebook, and teacher guide to help elementary students learn about Missouri’s ponds, forests and prairies.
Discover Nature Schools (DNS) is a hands-on science/conservation education program for K-12 students. This workshop will cover the Nature Unleashed Pond, Prairie and Forest unit for grades 3-5, including use of the teacher guide, colorful, engaging student books, outdoor investigations and multimedia resources that emphasize science practices and are aligned with the curriculum.
Discover Nature Schools (DNS) is a hands-on science/conservation education program for K-12 students. This workshop will cover the Nature Unleashed Pond, Prairie and Forest unit for grades 3-5, including use of the teacher guide, colorful, engaging student books, outdoor investigations and multimedia resources that emphasize science practices and are aligned with the curriculum.
This workshop will prepare educators to teach the hands-on, Grade Level Expectation based Unit designed for grades 3-5. This place based program will provide participating educators with a field tested teacher?s guide, classroom copies of student guides as well as science notebooks. The grant funding associated with this program will provide at least one field trip and supply classroom materials to teach the unit.
Bring your lunch; soft drinks will be provided.
This workshop will prepare educators to teach the hands-on, Grade Level Expectation based unit designed for grades 3-5. This program will provide participating educators with a field tested teacher's guide, as well as classroom copies of student guides and science notebooks. Eligible schools can receive grant funding associated with this program that will provide at least one field trip and supply classroom materials to teach the unit.
We will break for lunch; drinks will be provided.
Register by July 21, 2017.
The Discover Nature Schools (DNS) program provides new and interesting curriculum that incorporates hands-on outdoor activities featuring Missouri ecosystems. Each unit has been aligned with the Missouri Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Teaching students outside has been shown to help improve test scores and help with behavior issues. Each unit comes with excellent teacher and student guides. These materials are free to public, private, or homeschool educators.
Nature Unleashed
Nature Unleashed helps elementary students understand ecosystem connections through exploring Missouri's ponds, forests, and prairies inside and outside the classroom. Not only does the program meet the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Learning Standards, but there are also big benefits for students. A recent study of the program shows that Nature Unleashed increased the amount of time students spent in activities and field experiences outside the classroom.
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.
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