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 - Exploring Missouri 1st Grade Teacher Workshop, Joplin, MO | Shoal Creek Conservation and Education Center | DNS First Grade | - | |
| DNS - Kindergarten Bears through the Seasons - SBU |
Southwest Baptist University bolivar |
DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| DNS - 1st Grade Exploring Missouri Teacher Workshop |
Southwest Baptist University bolivar |
DNS First Grade | - | |
| DNS - Unleashed Teacher Workshop - SBU |
Southwest Baptist University bolivar |
Nature Unleashed | - | |
| Hunter Education Instructor Certification Workshop | Shepherd of the Hills Hatch Conservation Center | Hunter Education | - | |
| Discover Nature-Fishing Teacher Training | Shepherd of the Hills Hatch Conservation Center | Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season Teacher Training | Northeast Regional Office | DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| First Grade: Exploring Missouri Teacher Training | Northeast Regional Office | DNS First Grade | - | |
| Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season Teacher Training | Shepherd of the Hills Hatch Conservation Center | DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| DNS - Exploring Missouri 1st Grade Teacher Workshop, St. Louis, MO | Columbia Bottom | DNS First Grade | - |
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.
