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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HED Instructor Training | Southwest Regional Office | Hunter Education | - | |
| Lillian Schumacher 3rd Grade Unleashed Workshop | Lillian Schumacher Elem. | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| Hunter Education Teacher Certification | Winston High | Hunter Education | - | |
| Lillian Schumacher 5th Grade Unleashed Workshop | Lillian Schumacher Elem. | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing - Schools Teacher Training | Bellefontaine Conservation Area | Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| DNS Nature Unleashed Teacher Workshop | Rolla Middle | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| DNS First Grade Curriculum: Exploring Missouri Teacher Certification Workshop | Crocker Elem. | DNS First Grade | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing Teacher Workshop | Rolla Middle | Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing - Schools |
Suson County Park St. Louis |
Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| Hybrid DNS Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons Teacher Workshop | Crocker Elem. | DNS Kindergarten | - |
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.
