Teacher Portal
Welcome to the Teacher Portal
This Teacher Portal is designed to serve Missouri’s educators who are interested in teaching about Missouri’s ecology and conservation. Learn about our Discover Nature Schools curriculum guides and student materials. Explore the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program, and take a look at the Hunter Education and Firearms Safety Program. Review grant opportunities, free teacher workshops, and other conservation-related classroom resources.
Upcoming Workshops
| Workshop | MDC Office | Other Location Name | DNS Unit or MDC Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAI Hybrid Certification Workshop | Laquey R-V High | MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| MONASP BAI | Lost Valley Hatchery | MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| Hunter Education Instructor Training and Certification | Southwest Regional Office | Hunter Education | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing Teacher Training | Southwest Regional Office | Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| National Archery in the Schools Programs | Timberland High | MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing Teacher Workshop | Howard Wood Urban Outreach Office | Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| DNS Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons Teacher Training (CPS Teachers ONLY) | Muriel Battle High School | DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| Hunter ED Instructor Workshop for Park Hill Teachers | Park Hill High | Hunter Education | - | |
| Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons Teacher Workshop | Rockwoods Reservation | DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| DNS Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons Teacher Workshop | Wood 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.
