• Exploring the St. Louis River and Estuaries by boat, offering unique vantage points of the water;

• Articulating field investigations through accurate, scientific observation;

• Creating, utilizing and learning new strategies using science notebooks;

• Participating in learning activities utilizing multimedia learning tools as well as other classroom resources;

• Inquiry-based investigations of riverine and marsh habitats, geology, coastal engineering, and urban water management;

• Creating plans to implement science, inquiry, and literacy investigations into the classroom;

• Strategy sharing for helping students 'think like a scientist,' 'design like an engineer,' and 'write like an author.'

To increase teachers' knowledge of St. Louis River and Estuary related content, enhance STEM-focused investigation skills, expand literacy skills, and help guide the development of meaningful, engaging investigations for students learning remotely and in the classroom.

All elementary and middle school formal and informal teachers, as well as teacher teams are welcome to apply. 

• 3 full days instruction as well as lunch provided each day;

• 18 Continuing Education Credits; 

• The Waters to the Sea® multimedia tool and additional resources for your classroom; and

• The option to purchase two graduate-level credits at a reduced rate from Hamline University.

Rivers Institute participants will receive and explore a suite of multimedia learning modules designed to help students in grades 3-8 understand critical water issues through engaging stories and visualizations. Check out Waters to the Sea® new interactive multimedia learning materials about Lake Superior's natural and cultural history.