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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Ele 5th grade teacher Unleashed Workshop | Ridgeview Elem. | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| Hunter Education Instructor Training | Caledonia Elem. | Hunter Education | - | |
| Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) Training: Hybrid Online/In-Person St. Louis |
Buder Recreation Center St. Louis |
MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing Training - Teacher Workshop |
Caldwell Memorial Wildlife Area Washington |
Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| Teacher Tuesday: Discover Nature's Studio | Duck Creek Conservation Area |
Mingo NWR - Visitor Center Puxico |
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| Teacher Tuesday - Aim to Inspire: Becoming a NASP Basic Archery Instructor |
Mingo NWR - Visitor Center Puxico |
MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) Training: Hybrid Online/In-Person | Iberia High | MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| Teacher Tuesday: Nature Unhooked (Grades 6–8) Teacher Training + Mississippi River Field Experience! | Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Nature Unhooked | - | |
| Teacher Tuesday: Discover Nature Fishing Teacher Training + Mississippi River Field Experience! | Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| Teacher Tuesday: DNS Kindergarten Teacher Workshop - Bears Through the Seasons |
Round Springs Pavilion eminence |
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.
