Southwest Regional Office

Nature Revealed is the newest curriculum in MDC’s Discover Nature Schools series, Nature Revealed is designed for preschool aged children. Based on the Project Construct framework, the Teacher’s Guide will be provided plus other free materials.

DNF Teacher Workshop - virtual presentation conducted via WebEx from SWRO with SPS teachers at WOLF.

Conduct a virtual workshop using the Nature Unfolds Curriculum.

Conduct Nature Unleashed workshop.

Hands-on and inquiry based aquatic investigation is the "hook". Discover Nature School's Nature Unhooked program is our middle school unit for teaching outdoors. This aquatics teacher course will cover a variety of engaging activities and suitable project based learning concepts for the Southwest Missouri region. All activities are aligned to the current state standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All DNS curriculum and suitable support materials will be provided to the participants. Available field experience funding to go along with the course will be covered.

This course will show you how to incorporate STEM concepts into your classroom by using hands on experiential learning techniques, going outside and discovering nature. We will be exploring learning opportunities in school yard habitats. Learn more about the Discover Nature Schools Curriculum and Grant programs. This workshop is designed for Teachers of grades 3rd through 6th levels.

This workshop is for Springfield Schools Outdoor Awareness teachers. The workshop will included fire safety training from the Springfield Fire Department and outdoor cooking procedures, methods, safety, and recipes from MDC staff. The location of the training will be at one of the SPS middle schools -TBA

This is a virtual professional development workshop. It consists of a 90 minute presentation to introduce important facets of the DNS Nature Revealed unit: Organization of the teacher guide including cross-referenced appendices, best practices in leading nature experiences in early childhood, connections to learning goals, seasonal arrangement of experiences, construction and use of developmentally appropriate science notebooks, and prep and use of manipulatives including puzzles and story board characters.

This training is for public school teachers seeking HED teacher certification. Please have approval from your building administrator to take the training.

This workshop is cooperative between the Missouri Dept. of Conservation and Missouri State Discover Nature Teacher program. The Discover Nature Schools program, Nature Unfolds, is a program designed for students to learn about seasons, weather, life cycles, and parent/offspring relationships. Not only does the program meet the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Learning Standards, but there are also big benefits for students. Learning outdoors improves student physical and mental health and reduces attention-deficit problems.