UAEX has NGSS aligned lesson plans available on their website. These are Arkansas relevant. Contact your Science Specialist if you need help incorporating some of the resources into your classes. LS, PS, ESS , and ETS performance expectations addressed.
These lessons are aimed at elementary, intermediate, and middle school students... and adults enjoy them too! Lessons include hands-on experiences, data collection, observations, reflection, artistic expression, and play while teaching conservation and stewardship of the Ozark forest and our planet.
Teacher facilitation points and notes on each slideshow offer information for additional inquiry-based learning, fun facts, answers to questions, and links to more resources.
Our virtual lessons align with Arkansas State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and include Crosscutting Concepts in each lesson.