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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAI St. Andrews Tipton | St Andrew School | MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| First Grade Exploring Missouri - MSU ONLY | Springfield Conservation Nature Center | DNS First Grade | - | |
| BAI Wentzville Middle | Wentzville Middle | MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| DNS First Grade Teacher Certification Workshop |
Southwest Baptist University bolivar |
DNS First Grade | - | |
| Hunter Education Instructor Certification Workshop | Dent-Phelps Elem. | Hunter Education | - | |
| MSU 2ND Grade Life and Land ELE 434 | Springfield Conservation Nature Center | DNS Second Grade | - | |
| DNS Second Grade Teacher Certification Workshop |
Southwest Baptist University bolivar |
DNS Second Grade | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing Teacher Training |
Forest Park Hatchery St. Louis |
Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| MSU Unleashed ELE 434 ( Pond Ecosystem) | Springfield Conservation Nature Center | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| DNS Unleashed Workshop |
Southwest Baptist University bolivar |
Nature Unleashed | - |
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.
