• Painting of Union cannons firing

    Stones River

    National Battlefield Tennessee

America's Best Idea In Middle Tennessee Teacher Workshop

To register, call 615-893-9501 or e-mail us with your name, phone number, e-mail address, school, and grade level.

SCIENCE RESOURCES ON PUBLIC LANDS

 
Civil War exhibit at Bicentennial Mall State Park

On Friday July 12, 2013, Stones River National Battlefield in partnership other public land management agencies is sponsoring a six-hour workshop for educators in and around Nashville. Participants will learn how to use the unique resources of national parks and public lands to inspire their students and meet or exceed curriculum standards.

Representatives of the National Park Service as well as state and local public lands will work with educators to develop ideas for combining site visits, outreach services, and indpendent study assignments to connect students with their public lands while helping them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to meet state education standards.

The workshop will be held at the Martin Professional Development Center. Registration begins at 8:30 AM.

Workshop Schedule

  • The National Park Foundation The National Park Foundation

    works to strengthen the enduring connection between the American people and their national parks. Read More

  • The National Parks: America's Best Idea The National Parks: America's Best Idea

    Learn more about Ken Burns' latest PBS documentary focusing on National Parks. Read More

Did You Know?

Prescribed Fire at the Slaughter Pen

Stones River National Battlefield uses prescribed fire to preserve the battlefield landscapes. Fire also helps eliminate invasive exotic plants and encourage the growth of native grass species. More...