Fishing for Science with Nature Unhooked (Virtual)

Nature Unhooked covers all elements of Missouri's aquatic ecosystems, from the properties of water molecules to the diversity of aquatic life.

Nature Unhooked Student Book features illustrations and activities that help middle school students understand, appreciate, and conserve Missouri’s waters. Detailed lessons in the Nature Unhooked Teacher Guide engage students in exploring the properties and effects of water in the environment, interactions in aquatic ecosystems, and the importance of practicing conservation.

Each unit includes activities that help students understand ecological concepts through direct contact with the natural world. Objectives of the activities are centered on the Missouri Learning Expectations for Science and the activities include learning through investigation, demonstration, modeling, role-play, and argumentation.

An optional Project-Based Learning component allows students to address aquatic issues in their community. Students connect lessons about aquatic ecosystems and how natural processes and human actions affect the nature around them. Formative and summative assessments are included for each chapter, as are practices for differentiated instruction.

Through the use of the Nature Unhooked Science Notebook, students plan and carry out investigations, gather information, evaluate and interpret data, and reflect on their experiences as they explore aquatic ecosystems.

Dive into this curriculum with us from the comfort of your own home, at our virtual teacher workshop! Prior to the workshop - Download or order the Nature Unhooked Teacher Guide, the Student Guide, and the Science Notebook from the Teacher Portal. Review and become familiar with contents. Find one activity you would like to discuss. Have a jacket and boots handy so that we can go outside during portions of the training. You will be sent a login to join the virtual training through WebEx.

Teachers will become certified to receive the Discover Nature Schools grant funding for learning materials, and transportation funds for field experiences for their school.