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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.

MDC Education School Programs

Discover Nature — Fishing

Discover Nature Schools

Hunter Education

MoNASP
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Order Classroom Materials

Registered users can order Discover Nature Schools (DNS), Hunter Education (HED), and Discover Nature Fishing (DNF) curriculum materials. Users can also order free MDC publications.

Teacher Workshops

Get training to improve conservation education in your Missouri classroom, home-school class, or youth group. Learn how to incorporate our Discover Nature curriculum in your lessons, and find out how to apply for grants.

Education Grants

Get funding to support Discover Nature Schools instructional units and Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) at your school.
Teacher Workshop Events

Upcoming Workshops

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Workshop MDC Office Other Location Name DNS Unit or MDC Program Dates
DNF (Discover Nature Fishing) Northeast Regional Office Discover Nature Fishing -
DNS 1st Grade - Missouri State University Missouri State University
Springfield 		DNS First Grade -
Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season Teacher Training Lillian Schumaker Lillian Schumacher Elem. DNS Kindergarten -
Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season Workshop Alexander Doniphan Elem. Alexander Doniphan Elem. DNS Kindergarten -
First Grade Workshop Exploring Missouri Alexander Doniphan Elementary Alexander Doniphan Elem. DNS First Grade -
Second Grade: Life and Land for Alexander Doniphan Elementary Alexander Doniphan Elem. DNS Second Grade -
Phenomenal Phenology! Virtual
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Nature Unleashed (3rd-5th) Alexander Doniphan Elementary Alexander Doniphan Elem. Nature Unleashed -
National Archery in the Schools BAI Instructor Training-Hybrid East Prairie Jr. High MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) -
Phenomenal Phenology! Virtual
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Discover Nature in Your Area

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.

Benefits of Nature Education

Field Trip Opportunities

Several regions offer field trip opportunities at MDC's nature and interpretive centers.