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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aim to Inspire: Becoming a NASP Basic Archery Instructor |
Mingo NWR - Visitor Center Puxico |
MO National Archery in the Schools Programs (MoNASP) | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing Teacher Training + Mississippi River Field Experience! | Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| Nature Unhooked (Grades 6–8) Teacher Training + Mississippi River Field Experience! | Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Nature Unhooked | - | |
| DNS Kindergarten Teacher Workshop - Bears Through the Seasons |
Round Springs Pavilion eminence |
DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| Insect Investigations | Duck Creek Conservation Area | DNS First Grade | - | |
| Project WET, Wild, and Learning Tree |
Hannibal LaGrange University Hannibal |
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| Soar into Science with Birds |
Mingo NWR - Visitor Center Puxico |
DNS Second Grade | - |
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.
