Mississippi River Virtual Youth Explorers

Overview

Mississippi River Explorers is a four-part virtual course exploring sites along the Mississippi River in Minnesota. During each 90-minute session, learners will solve a mystery about a given site while exploring material connected to science and social studies academic standards alongside Mississippi National River & Recreation Area Park Rangers and Wilderness Inquiry Outdoor Leaders.

Time

Each session takes place from 9:00 – 10:30 AM CST.

Instructors

Course will be led by Wilderness Inquiry Outdoor Leaders, as well as experts in the field from the National Park Service, US Forest Service, and MN DNR.

Grade Level

This course is best suited for students at a grade 4–6 learning level.

Curriculum

This course is a four-part series exploring sites along the Mississippi River in Minnesota. During each 90-minute session, learners will solve a mystery about a given site while exploring material connected to science and social studies academic standards.

Materials

A device with a working internet connection will be necessary for students to join the video conference. Students will receive a kit including:

• Science experiments
• Art supplies
• Pencil pouch
• Snacks (may include granola bars that contain traces of tree nuts and meat jerky)
• Activity booklet

Sample Itinerary

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Dates & Fees

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What to Expect

MATERIALS NEEDED: Internet service and a device that connects to the internet are needed in order to participate. Headphones are recommended if participants will be in a location with background noise.

WHAT IS PROVIDED: Exploration Kits will be provided to all participants and will include materials needed to participate in activities. Kits are mailed directly to you.

REGISTRATION: When you register with the link above, you are signing up for the 4-day course. After we receive your initial registration, you will be sent an additional form to complete your participation.

COST: Thanks to financial support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Mississippi River Explorers is free for all Minnesota youth.

GROUP SIZE: Mississippi River Explorers can support up to 90 zoom logins at one time.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS: Mississippi River Explorers curriculum is aligned with science and social studies academic standards for grades 4-6. Click here to view aligned science standards. Click here to view aligned social studies standards.

DAILY SCHEDULE: Each day will begin with a large group introduction, team-building game, and check-in. The majority of our time will be spent in smaller virtual “rooms” investigating the Mississippi River with interactive activities led by National Park Rangers and Wilderness Inquiry Outdoor Leaders. We will finish our day with a large group discussion and farewell.

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