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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
For Teachers
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The Mississippi River offers teachers a perfect opportunity to link subject matter across the entire curriculum – science, history, cultures, geography, reading, writing, art, music, computer learning, and more.
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Big River Journey
The Big River Journey is a great way for students to learn more about the Mississippi River. The program offers an integration of river and classroom experiences that connect 4th-6th grade students with the science and heritage of the Mississippi River and promote stewardship. See Video
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Journey to the Falls
Journey to the Falls (JTF) is an integration of river and classroom experiences featuring historical and literacy activities. JTF connects students with the history and resources of Saint Anthony Falls and the Mississippi River in the Minneapolis area. JTF culminates with a riverboat excursion on the Mississippi featuring hands-on learning stations, journaling, and visual literacy activities.
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Workshops
Basic and advanced workshops are offered in the fall and winter in conjunction with the Big River Journey and Journey to the Falls field trip programs. The workshops are required for Big River Journey and Journey to the Falls participants but are open to all teachers interested. They are targeted to 4-6th grade.
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School Group Programs at the Mississippi River Visitor Center
We offer a variety of formal educational programs at the Mississippi River Visitor Center focused towards school students. Check our listing of programs to see what might be of interest.
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Big River Art Contest The Big River Art Contest connects students to the science, heritage and stewardship of the river. more... | | Teacher Resources We offer an assortment of science and thematic classroom activities, posters, booklets and more! more... | | Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Get trained, put on a uniform, and become a park ranger for eight weeks this summer. more... | |
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Did You Know?
At the headwaters of the Mississippi, the average surface speed of the water is 1.2 miles per hour. People typically walk 3 miles per hour.
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Last Updated: April 24, 2009 at 11:11 EST |