Teacher Portal
Welcome to the Teacher Portal
This Teacher Portal is designed to serve Missouri’s educators who are interested in teaching about Missouri’s ecology and conservation. Learn about our Discover Nature Schools curriculum guides and student materials. Explore the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program, and take a look at the Hunter Education and Firearms Safety Program. Review grant opportunities, free teacher workshops, and other conservation-related classroom resources.
Upcoming Workshops
Workshop | MDC Office | Other Location Name | DNS Unit or MDC Program | Dates |
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Introduction to DNS and Conservation Education Resources for Pre-service Teachers | Powder Valley Nature Center | - | ||
Unbound for middle school Peak Teachers | Heritage Middle School | Nature Unbound | - | |
First Grade: Exploring Missouri - Teacher Training | Rockwoods Reservation | DNS First Grade | - | |
Missouri Ecology | Rockwoods Reservation | Nature Unleashed | - | |
Hunter Education Instructor Certification Workshop | Laquey R-V High | Hunter Education | - | |
First Grade for Shoal Creek Elementary | Shoal Creek Elem. | DNS First Grade | - | |
Exploring Missouri: DNS First Grade | Hannibal Office | DNS First Grade | - | |
Unhooked Workshop for 5th Grade Shoal Creek Ele | Shoal Creek Elem. | Nature Unhooked | - |
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.