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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season Teacher Training Bronaugh | Bronaugh Elem. | DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| DNS Nature Unleashed Teacher Workshop for Bronaugh | Bronaugh Elem. | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| Second Grade: Life and Land for Shoal Creek Ele | Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center | DNS Second Grade | - | |
| DNS Kindergarten Training | Dear Elem. | DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| Discover Nature Schools Second Grade Teacher Workshop | Runge Nature Center | DNS Second Grade | - | |
| Nature Unbound Teacher Training | North Daviess High | Nature Unbound | - | |
| DNS Nature Revealed (Pre-K) Teacher Workshop |
James Memorial Public Library St. James |
Nature Revealed | - | |
| DNS Nature Unleashed Teacher Workshop |
James Memorial Public Library St. James |
Nature Unleashed | - | |
| DNS Second Grade Teacher Training | Chillicothe Elem | DNS Second Grade | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing Teacher Workshop | Conservation Headquarters | Discover Nature Fishing | - |
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.
