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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life and Land in Missouri: 2nd Grade | Hannibal Office | DNS Second Grade | - | |
| DNS Second Grade Teacher Certification Workshop |
Mark Twain Elementary Carthage |
DNS Second Grade | - | |
| DNS Kindergarten "Bears Through the Seasons" - Carthage | Mark Twain Elem. |
Mark Twain Elem. Carthage |
DNS Kindergarten | - |
| Carthage Discover Nature Schools Training: Unhooked Grades 6th-8th | Mark Twain Elem. | Nature Unhooked | - | |
| First Grade: Exploring Missouri Teacher Training | Mark Twain Elem. | DNS First Grade | - | |
| Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season Liberty Oaks Elementary | Liberty Oaks Elem. | DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons Teacher Workshop | Rockwoods Reservation | DNS Kindergarten | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing Training - Teacher Workshop |
Caldwell Memorial Wildlife Area Washington |
Discover Nature Fishing | - | |
| Hunter Education Teacher Certification Workshop | Marion C. Early Junior High | Hunter Education | - | |
| Discover Nature Fishing Teacher Workshop | Climax Springs High | 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.
