Nature Unlocked is a hands-on biology course for 5th and 6th grade students designed to spark curiosity and a love for science. Through outdoor explorations, interactive lessons, and engaging lab activities, students will learn about what makes something alive, how living things interact with their environment, and how plants and animals are adapted to survive in different habitats.
Students will participate in age-appropriate labs such as a brine shrimp investigation and a chicken wing dissection, which help them better understand how organisms are suited to their environments and how scientists use evidence to study life over time.
The course also focuses on scientific literacy through a science book club, where students read a shared novel and learn about the history of vaccines and how scientific knowledge evolves as new discoveries are made.
The course concludes with a biological science research project, where students research a topic of interest, use evidence to support their ideas, and present their learning with confidence and strong communication.
Please Note: In order to ensure safety in the laboratory, all students will need to wear or bring proper attire on lab days. There will be opportunities to change before and after labs, as necessary. On those days students will need to bring specific clothing for safety (long sleeves, long pants and close toed shoes.) More details will be provided to enrolled students.