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Here at the Discovery Center we strongly believe in the importance of preparing today’s youth to face tomorrow’s challenges. They will develop the policies and make the decisions that impact our future world. To help them become well-versed and engaged citizens, the Discovery Center has created educational, hands-on programs that stimulate young minds, and assist them to develop critical thinking skills and cooperative attitudes. Participating students practice problem solving skills and make significant research and data contributions, while at the same time increasing self-esteem and confidence.
The Discovery Center provides environmental education field trips for regional elementary and middle school students. Our programs instill an appreciation for our unique Northwoods’ environment, as well as an understanding of the relationships and interdependence between people and the environment. Discovery Center programs and classes facilitate life-long learning and healthy attitudes toward self and the natural world.
| ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM GOALS |
| GOAL 1: Foster awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the Northwoods cultural and natural resources.
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| GOAL 2: Provide an extension of science skills for middle school students through Citizen Science Monitoring experiences. |
| GOAL 3: Facilitate the development of the knowledge and skills necessary to be a productive member of society, encouraging personal growth, communication, respect and cooperation. |
| GOAL 4: Teach students how personal and community choices and actions can affect the environment both locally and globally, while showing them how they can apply their personal decision-making skills to become good stewards of their own local environment. |
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"We believe in the power of discovery and in students' abilities to experience and learn from this wonderment in a significant way... we believe in students!"
Nature, Outdoor Education and Health
- Current research explores a link between outdoor experiences and health... For more information on scheduling and availability, program day and residential rates, curriculum specifics or scholarship monies, call us at 877.543.2085 or E-mail us at
schools@discoverycenter.net.
Funding from regional and state-wide businesses may be secured for your school's visit and will assist in covering all or part of your school's program expense.
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North Lakeland
Discovery Center