EDTR 267 - Our Mississippi Educational Guide

Discusses the Mississippi River as a vital natural resource and provides innovative and creative ways to teach fifth and sixth grade students about the river and its surrounding areas. Each workshop provides formal and nonformal educators with a comprehensive overview of Our Mississippi as well as practical, training in its implementation. Group discussion and hands-on practice will provide educators with the background information and experience they will need to integrate interdisciplinary Our Mississippi educational activities into their existing programs. Participants will receive the Our Mississippi Educational Activities guide and all materials needed during the workshop will be provided. Emphasis will also be placed on active, experiential, inquiry-based learning and real-world problem solving. The amount of credit awarded shall be one half credit hour. Pass/Fail grades will be given. Prerequisite(s): None.
(PCS 1.6, 0.5 credit hours - 0.5 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)