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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Journey to the Falls: Workshops
Attendance at the Journey to the Falls Teacher Workshop is required of all teachers participating in the field trips.

Workshop Location

Mill City Museum
ADM Conference Room, 6th Floor
710 S. Second Street, Minneapolis
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Date and Time
Saturday, September 10, 2011--8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Registration
Confirm your attendance for the workshop at the same time you select your trip date.

Cost
A donation of $20/teacher or $30/school is requested.

Workshop Content
At the required Journey to the Falls workshop teachers will:

  • Learn to conduct classroom activities that will help prepare students for the field trip, while supporting academic standards.
  • Learn about follow-up activities such as writing and art to extend the field trip learning experience.
  • Get oriented to Journey to the Falls field trip logistics.
  • Receive Teacher's Guide of thematic Mississippi River activities and resource materials.
  • Become introduced to other river-related learning opportunities.
  • Receive Continuing Education certificate.

For more information, e-mail Brian Goodspeed, or call him at (651) 293-8414.

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Did You Know?
Sixty percent of all grain exported from the United States is transported and shipped on the Mississippi River.

Last Updated: September 30, 2011 at 09:52 MST