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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Awareness - MDC Resources / Leave No Trace Training | Southwest Regional Office | - | ||
| DNS Nature Revealed - OCAC |
Double Tree Springfield |
Nature Revealed | - | |
| DNS Nature Unleashed | Howard Wood Urban Outreach Office | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| DNS - Unbound Teacher Workshop, Joplin, MO | Shoal Creek Conservation and Education Center | Nature Unbound | - | |
| Exploring Missouri: DNS First Grade | Hannibal Office | DNS First Grade | - | |
| DNS - Unhooked Teacher Workshop, Joplin, MO | Shoal Creek Conservation and Education Center | Nature Unhooked | - | |
| MoNASP Basic Archery Instructor |
Saint Louis University St. Louis |
MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| Unhooked Workshop for 5th Grade Shoal Creek Ele | Shoal Creek Elem. | Nature Unhooked | - | |
| Unleashed Workshop for Shoal Creek Elementary 3rd grade team | Shoal Creek Elem. | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| Bryan Hill Elem. Kindergarten: Bears through the Seasons Part 2 | Bryan Hill 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.
