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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
For Teachers
 

2008-2009 Program brochure

New!
Call 877.982.1410, ext. 0 to make reservations.

Dear Teachers and Scout Leaders:
Thank you for visiting the Education Department’s Web page for teachers and scout leaders. Here, you will find information about programs and resources for your students and scout groups.

Gateway Gazette: Education Department newsletter
Museum Education Programs

Outreach Programs
Scouting Programs
Self-Guided Tours
Special Lewis & Clark interactive website
Teacher Activity Guides
Teacher Workshops
Teaching with Historic Places

Traveling Trunks
Video loan program

If you are taking your class to the top of the Gateway Arch or to one of the movie theaters, please visit <gatewayarch.com> for ticket information.

Hot tip!
It is best to schedule your Museum Education Program

before your tram ride or movie.

Education programs and resources at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial are made possible by funding from Jefferson National Parks Association. The Association is a not-for-profit organization and operates stores offering a wide selection of books, audio and video materials and replicated living history items. For more information, please visit their online bookstore. Education discounts for schools are available by calling (voice) 314-231-5474 or (voice) 1-800-537-7962.

Museum of Westward Expansion
Museum of Westward Expansion
Museum of Westward Expansion Programs
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Old Courthouse
Old Courthouse
Learn more about the Old Courthouse
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Scout Programs
Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Cadette
Programs
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Dinosaur cartoon  

Did You Know?
On September 10, 1804 on Cedar Island, in South Dakota, William Clark discovered the fossilized remains of the ribs, backbone and teeth of a plesiosaur. Plesiosaurs were animals who lived at the same time as the dinosaurs, but swam rather than walking on land. Clark thought it was a giant fish bone!
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Last Updated: March 16, 2009 at 14:05 EST