Discover Nature Schools
by Missouri Department of Conservation – Discover Nature Schools

Discover Nature School Curricula provides hands-on, outdoor learning meeting science standards. The pre-K Nature Revealed Teacher Guide includes seasonal and thematic lessons. K-12 grade Teacher Guide and Student Guide/Books are available to all through MDC Teacher Portal. DNS Kindergarten and DNS First Grade meet all Missouri science standards and NGSS. Grade-banded curricula include Nature Unleashed (3rd-5th grades), Nature Unhooked (6th-8th grades) and Nature Unbound (9th-12 grades). Teacher training available which qualifies teachers for non-competitive transportation reimbursement and classroom materials.

OfferingsOfferings
  • Curriculum & instructional materials, Field trips, Grant funding, Materials & supplies, Professional development/consulting for teachers
LocationLocation
TimingTiming
    During school day
ThemesThemes
  • Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat)
  • Outdoor Learning
  • Water
Academic AlignmentAcademic Alignment
    Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
  • Other
  • : Missouri Learning Standards - Science
LanguagesLanguages
    English
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