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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Grade: Life and Land in Missouri Teacher Training Wentzville |
Berry Place Wentzville |
DNS Second Grade | - | |
| First Grade: Exploring Missouri Teacher Training Wentzville |
Berry Place Wentzville |
DNS First Grade | - | |
| Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season Teacher Training Wentzville | Green Tree Elem. |
Berry Place Wentzville |
DNS Kindergarten | - |
| Unleashed Workshop for New Hope Elementary | New Hope Christian School | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| Unhooked Workshop for New Hope Elementary | New Hope Christian School | Nature Unhooked | - | |
| Get to Know Powder Valley (SLPS only) | Powder Valley Nature Center | Nature Revealed | - | |
| Nature Revealed (PreK) | Powder Valley Nature Center | Nature Revealed | - | |
| Second Grade: Life and Land in Missouri Teacher Training | Shepherd of the Hills Hatch Conservation Center | DNS Second Grade | - | |
| DNS Nature Unleashed Teacher Workshop | Marguerite Bray Conservation Area | Nature Unleashed | - | |
| DNS Nature Unhooked Teacher Certification Workshop | Marguerite Bray Conservation Area | Nature Unhooked | - |
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.
