DNS Kindergarten-Bears
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DNS Kindergarten
- Kindergarten grade-specific curriculum aligned to every Missouri Learning Science (MLS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) including physical, earth and space, life, and engineering and technology science standards.
- Missouri-specific phenomena and investigative questions in each lesson connect students to place-based learning.
- All lessons follow 5E Model of Learning: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate.
- The Bears Through the Season curriculum engages the young scientists with 4 seasonal units and 23 lessons. All lessons are wrapped under the anchoring phenomena of Missouri Black Bears and their habitat. The activities utilize the 5E instruction model beginning with Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate and tie Missouri-focused phenomena and investigative questions such as "How do bears get their food using pushes and pulls?".
- Digital classroom resources available online and teacher guide and classroom sets of student guides are free to order through the MDC Teacher Portal. Log onto education.mdc.mo.gov to access these free materials.
- DNS Kindergarten teacher kit and transportation reimbursement for field experiences outside of the school yard available to all certified teachers. To receive your free training or for more information, contact your local conservation educator.
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