River in the Classroom Now booking 2006 dates Bring the Blackstone River to Your Classroom!

The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is pleased to offer high quality, high energy Blackstone River programs at your school. Our educators are lively, talented and knowledgeable presenters. These programs will complement your students learning experience in the classroom and reflect RI/MA curriculum standards.

Programs offered:

Discover the Blackstone! (K-12) - This presentation introduces students to the Blackstone River — its history, its natural features and uses over time. A great classroom experience to lay down Blackstone foundations. (This presentation can also be used as a pre-trip experience before a river boat tour aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer.) Slide-show and discussion.

Watershed Investigation (grades 3-12) - Students have the opportunity to explore the Blackstone River ecosystem through a classroom-based tour of the Blackstone River Watershed. The investigation builds on the introductory program above and includes hands-on activities about river ecology, water
quality, and how human actions impact the watershed.

Eco-Industrial Legacy (grades 5-12) - This multidisciplinary program investigates the development of America’s Hardest Working River and first polluted river and efforts to revitalize it. Through role-playing and activities, students actively learn how human history and natural history are connected. Students will also learn what they can do to help keep the river clean.

Views of the Valley (grades 6-12) - This introductory program explores “Sense of Place” and the impact visual appearance has on community and the surrounding watershed. Adapted from Dunn Foundation’s
ViewFinders Too, Views of the Valley, is an interactive program that will enhance student relations with their
heritage and local environment. One-day teacher workshops available to present the eight-week classroom curriculum.

Wetland Habitat, Floods & Weather, and Nature Journaling, are other topics that can be explored in the classroom setting. In addition, our educators are also available to lead selective nature/historic walks within the Blackstone Valley for a program fee of $100 per hour.

Pricing

$150 per hour - $200 for two hours (within 25 miles of Pawtucket, RI)

Outside of 25 mile radius, additional travel fees may be necessary.

We can work with teachers and youth leaders to tailor your river experience for your class. All tours conducted by qualified guides Contact: Blackstone River Education Coordinator: Patricia McAlpine, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council 175 Main St. Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 724-2200 (800) 454-2882