Teacher Portal
Welcome to the Teacher Portal
The Teacher Portal is your gateway to Missouri’s rich ecology and conservation education resources! Dive into our Discover Nature Schools curriculum, which aligns/supports Missouri Learning Standards in science and connects students to their local ecosystems through engaging Missouri and conservation-focused topics. Discover Nature Fishing, where students can experience local waters and Missouri’s fish species firsthand, is another exciting program to explore. Plus, check out the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program and the Hunter Education and Firearms Safety courses. Don't miss opportunities for grants, free teacher workshops, and a wide range of classroom resources that bring conservation to life for your students.
Upcoming Workshops
| Workshop | MDC Office | Other Location Name | DNS Unit or MDC Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNS - Unleashed Teacher Workshop - SBU |
Southwest Baptist University bolivar |
Nature Unleashed | - | |
| DNS - Kindergarten Bears through the Seasons - SBU |
Southwest Baptist University bolivar |
DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing | Southwest Regional Office | Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor Training | Hunter Education | - | ||
| DNS Nature Unbound (9-12) | Northeast Regional Office | Nature Unbound | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing Teacher Training |
Hermann City Park Hermann |
Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| Basic Archery Instructor Training (Hybrid) | Tipton Elem. | MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) Training: Hybrid Online/In-Person | Sappington Elem. | MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| Discover Nature Schools-Unleashed Teacher Training |
Versailles City Park Versailles |
Nature Unleashed | - | |
| DNS Unfolds MSU - Pre-service |
Missouri State University Springfield |
Nature Unfolds | - |
Discover Nature
A field experience allows students to demonstrate and apply knowledge from the lessons at school in a natural setting. Field experiences help students become systems thinkers, learn the skills of scientific inquiry, and understand that science doesn’t only happen in a laboratory or classroom. Get helpful planning tips in this short video.
