Discover Nature Schools - Nature Unleashed

The Discover Nature Schools (DNS) program provides new and interesting curriculum that incorporates hands-on outdoor activities featuring Missouri ecosystems. 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. Nature Unleashed is designed for 3rd-5th grade educators. The curriculum has been aligned with both the Missouri Learning Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. These materials are free to public, private, or homeschool educators. Grant monies are also available for field trips and supplies for K-12 teachers in the public or private school sectors.