Field Day
Grades K-8
MOSS presents an interactive one day field
program to complement your curriculum.
Students explore natural science concepts as
they rotate through selected stations. Choose
up to six stations depending on your
class/school size.
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Inspiring a love of the outdoors.
Aquatic Macro-invertebrate Study
Birding
Edible and Medicinal Plants
Trees and Leaves
Habitat Walk
Long Haul: Glaciers to Oceans
Mammals
Orienteering
Predator and Prey
Rocks and Minerals
Soils Studies
Tracks & Trails
Water Quality Testing
Snow Science
General Program Information
 Station length is 30 - 45 minutes long.
 MOSS recommends 15 students or
fewer for grades K-5 per Station.
 Classroom teacher/chaperones are
required from the school at a ratio of
one per 10 students
 Field Day transportation is the
school’s responsibility.
Full descriptions and pricing of all
programs can be found onlinewww.outdoorscience.org
Multiday off-site programs including
overnights are available by request.
To schedule a program:
Please visit our website or call the
Education Director at 406-582-0526.
Grants are available on a financial need
basis. Please contact the MOSS office
for more information.
MOSS
School Programs
www.outdoorscience.org
406.582.0526
About MOSS
Programs*
Montana Outdoor Science School is a nonprofit organization based in Bozeman, Montana
offering natural science education for students
K-8. MOSS is dedicated to inspire curiosity,
understanding and awareness of nature
through quality educational experiences.
Established in 1994, MOSS provides yearround educational opportunities through school
programs, school’s out camps, summer camps,
community events and festivals.
MOSS comes to YOU! Outreach offerings are
typically one hour per classroom for four
consecutive weeks. Our programs connect indoor
lessons with outdoor investigations of the local
landscape and school grounds.
MOSS School Programs
Integrating a MOSS program into your
classroom provides great opportunities to
enhance your curriculum, increase competency
in natural science concepts, build stronger
relationships with and between your students,
and invigorate learning. MOSS’ hands-on,
inquiry-based programs meet Montana State
Science Standards and make science
accessible and tangible for students of all ages.
Pricing
Pricing for all programs is determined by hours
of instruction, number of classes, number of
students and travel.
Pricing Sheets are available on our website or
mailed by request.
Kindergarten
Life Science
 Becoming a Naturalist
 Living vs. Non-Living
 Seeds to Trees
Earth Science
 Mountains and Streams
 Weather and Water
Physical Science
 Pushes and Pulls
Grades
Grades1-2
1-2
Life Science
 Animal Tracking
 Food Webs
 Habitat Hunters
 Insect Life Cycles
 Plants and Pollination
Earth Science
 Fossils
 Soil, Not Just Dirt
 Snow Science
 Water Properties
 Weather
Physical Science
 Problem Solving with Newton
 Sound Science
Grades
Grades3-5
3-5 **
Life Science
 Adaptations and Ecosystems
 Arthropods
 Plant Photosynthesis
 Powerful Predators
Earth Science
 Rock Cycle and Weathering
 Snow Science
 Soils and Nutrients
 Solar System
 Weather and Climate
Physical Science
 Airborne Engineers
 Electricity and Magnets
 Matter and Energy
Grades
Grades6-8
6-8 **
Life Science
 Edible and Medicinal Plants
 Genetics
 Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates
(dissections included)
Earth Science
 Climate Change
 Mineralogy
 Nutrient Cycles
 Snow Science
Physical Science
 Simple Machines
 Sustainable Energy
*Full descriptions of all programs can be
found online at www.outdoorscience.org
** Multiday off-site experiences, including
overnights are available by request,
information online.