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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
George Washington Carver National MonumentScience Lab in the Discovery Center
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George Washington Carver National Monument
For Teachers
 

 

"Art and Essay Contest"

Overview

Contest Rules


  • Held in February
  • Fourth-graders are invited to participate
  • Winners are honored at awards ceremony in March

 

Curriculum-Based Field Trip Options

  • Carver’s “I Can” Education Program (grades K-12)
  • G.W. Carver—The Plant Doctor (grades K-1)
  • 19th Century Lifestyles (grades 4-6)
  • Off-site programs are also available

for more information follow curriculum materials link

 

Materials for Loan

  • Traveling Trunks available for monthly loan
  • Free Video Loan Library

       For more information follow  link

 

 

Junior Rangers

Adopt-A-School Outreach

  • McKinley Elementary in Joplin, MO
  • Diamond R-IV public schools in Diamond, MO
  • Educational programs
  • Speakers Promotion of special observances

 

More information on special events
Prairie Rose  

Did You Know?
Wildflowers are a spectacular sight at the park during the spring and summer. Prairie rose, purple coneflower, black-eyed susan, and yarrow are just a few of the many native species found here that would have inspired young George.

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Last Updated: January 02, 2009 at 14:43 EST