No Place Like Missouri
Description
Missouri is at the crossroads of North America where forests of the east meet grasslands of the Great Plains. Three great rivers meet to make our state’s borders while ancient mountains, lowland swamps, cold water springs, caves and rocky glades make up the interior. Missouri can also be divided into landscape regions based on rocks, soils and topography. Students will explore the state by creating their own paper map of Missouri — complete with the landscape regions, associated ecosystems and plants and animals uniquely adapted to each area. Missouri Learning Standards: 3.LS3.C.1, 3.LS3.D.1, 4.LS1.A.1
Offered At
The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
The Gorman Discovery Center offers eight acres of natural areas with short paved and natural trails through forest, woodland, wetland, and prairie habitats. The area has demonstration beds showcasing how native plants can be used for home landscaping and Sycamore Station, a children's natural play area.
Nature exhibits are available for viewing inside the building, and free nature programs are offered regularly. Additional building hours include 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings. Free nature programs each Saturday. Free nature programs for Missouri schools by reservation.
Details
Subjects
Science
Capacity
25 students
Duration
40 min.
Activity
Virtual Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5