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Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Grade Level Expectations
Ranger in classroom

Kids love rangers and rangers love kids! Why not invite one to your classroom soon?

We want our educational activities to compliment the schools.' We will work with teachers to customize programs to meet yours and your students' needs.

We have tried to apply the Missouri Grade Level Expectations to each of our programs. Others may apply as well:

All Programs:
    Science Strand 7: Inquiry (all grades)
    Science Strand 8: Science, Technology and         Human Activity (all grades)

Alley Mill Field Trip:
    Science Strand 8: Science, Technology and         Human Activity (all grades)
    Science Strand 1: Matter & Energy, (7th                 grade)
    Social Studies: Concept 2a. Missouri History         (Grade 4)
    Social Studies: Concept  4a,b,d. Economics         (Grades 2,3,4,5,6)   
     Social Studies: Concept 5g, Geographical             Analysis (Grades 2,4)

Round Spring Cave Field Trip:
Science Strand 1: Properties of Rocks and Soil (Grade 2)
Science Strand 3: Living Organisms (Grades 1,2,5,6)
Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
Science Strand 5: Earth Systems (Grades 2,4,5,6,8)

Habitat Study Field Trip:
Science Strand 3: Living Organisms (Grades K,1,2,3,5,6)
Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
Science Strand 5: Earth Systems (Grades 1,4,5,6)

Stream Study Field Trip:
Science Strand 3: Living Organisms (Grades  1,2,3,5,6)
Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
Science Strand 5: Earth Systems (Grades 1,4,5,6)
 

Classroom Programs:

About Owls –

            Science Strand 3: Living Organisms  (Grades K,1,2,3,5,6)
            Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
            Science Strand 5: Earth Systems (Grades 1,4,5,6)

Cave Development –

            Science Strand 1: Properties of Rocks and  Soil (Grade 2)
            Science Strand 3: Living Organisms (Grades 1,2,5,6)
            Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
            Science Strand 5: Earth Systems (Grades 2,4,5,6,8)

 Native Americans –

            Social Studies: Concept 2a. Missouri History  (Grade 2,4,5)
            Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)        

 
Habitat Study Pre-visit: -

            Science Strand 3: Living Organisms (Grades K,1,2,3,5,6)
            Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
            Science Strand 5: Earth Systems (Grades 1,4,5,6)

Community Development –

            Science Strand 8: Science, Technology and Human Activity (all grades)
            Science Strand 1: Matter & Energy, (7th grade)
            Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
            Social Studies: Concept 2a. Missouri History  (Grade 4)
            Social Studies: Concept  4a,b,d. Economics  (Grades 2,3,4,5,6)  
            Social Studies: Concept 5g, Geographical  Analysis (Grades 2 - 4)

 Water Quality -


            Science Strand 3: Living Organisms (Grades 1,2,3,5,6)
            Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
            Science Strand 5: Earth Systems (Grades 1,4,5,6) 

Mammals –

            Science Strand 3: Living Organisms (Grades K,1,2,3,5,6)
            Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
            Science Strand 5: Earth Systems (Grades 1,4,5,6)

Natural Resources Careers –

Bats –

            Science Strand 3: Living Organisms (Grades K,1,2,3,5,6)
            Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
            Science Strand 5: Earth Systems (Grades 1,4,5,6) 

 Recycling –

            Science Strand 8: Science, Technology and Human Activity (all grades)

            Science Strand 4: Ecology (Grades 3,4,6)
            Science Strand 5: Earth Systems (Grades 1,4,5,6)
            Social Studies: Concept 5g, Geographical  Analysis (Grades 2 – 4)
            Social Studies: Concept  4a,b,d. Economics  (Grades 2,3,4,5,6) 


 

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Blue Spring is 310 feet deep.

Did You Know?
Blue Spring is 310 feet deep. If the Statue of Liberty was standing on the bottom, the top of her torch would be underwater! It is widely considered to be the most beautiful spring in Missouri due to its vivid blue color. More at www.nps.gov/ozar
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Last Updated: August 13, 2008 at 16:51 MST