Missouri Department of Conservation

Inside the Classroom

Tools for Teachers, Fun for Students

Discover Nature Schools and Missouri National Archery in the Schools are MDC's leading classroom programs. Discover Nature instructional units are aligned with Missouri's grade-level expectations, and MoNASP can helps students of any skill level become more confident and accomplished. Use these programs to inspire students of all ages and abilities. Our other classroom resources cover a wide range of topics and conservation challenges. Students especially enjoy the Arbor Day and Endangered Species contests. Browse this minisite to find the right programs for your school or classroom.

Conservation Education Materials Request Form

Use this order form to receive free MDC education materials (available for free only to Missouri educators). Any of these publications or parts thereof may be reproduced for classroom use.

Discover Nature Schools

Get your students excited about nature now, and they’ll be conservationists for life. Discover Nature Schools is a conservation education program designed to help students get outside to experience fun, hands-on learning in nature close to home. The program includes student and teacher guides that meet state education standards, as well as grants for field trips and instructional materials.

Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program

Start an archery program at your school and watch your students find aim like never before. We offer teacher training and equipment grants to help you get your program going. Use this minisite to learn more about MoNASP, find training opportunities and catch the excitement of state and national student archery tournaments.

Other Classroom Resources

Browse this minisite for info on classroom resources, including our annual Endangered Species Postcard Contest and national curriculum programs such as Project Learning Tree and Project WILD.