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 |
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| Hunter ED Instructor Workshop for Platte City Middle School | Platte City Middle | Hunter Education | - | |
| Phenomenal Phenology! |
Virtual |
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| Phenomenal Phenology! |
Virtual |
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| MSU Pre- Service Teachers - Dr Wood's Science Methods | Springfield Conservation Nature Center | DNS Second Grade | - | |
| Nature Revealed | Hannibal Office | Nature Revealed | - | |
| Phenomenal Phenology! |
Virtual |
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| Phenomenal Phenology! |
Virtual |
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| 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 Workshop Alexander Doniphan Elem. | Alexander Doniphan 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.
