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 | Location | Other Location Name | DNS Unit or MDC Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Tuesday: Discover Nature's Studio | Duck Creek Conservation Area |
Mingo NWR - Visitor Center Puxico |
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| Spickard SD 3-5th grade Unleashed | Spickard Elem. | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| Spickard SD Kindergarten Bears | Spickard Elem. | DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| Spickard SD First Grade Exploring Missouri | Spickard Elem. | DNS First Grade | - | |
| Spickard SD Second Grade: Life and Land in MO | Spickard Elem. | DNS Second Grade | - | |
| Spickard SD 6th grade Unhooked | Spickard Elem. | Nature Unhooked | - | |
| Teacher Tuesday - Aim to Inspire: Becoming a NASP Basic Archery Instructor |
Mingo NWR - Visitor Center Puxico |
MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| Unbound/Unhooked | Greenfield High | Nature Unhooked | - | |
| Unbound/Unhooked | Greenfield High | Nature Unbound | - | |
| Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) Training: Hybrid Online/In-Person | Iberia High | MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - |
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.
