![]() ![]() ‘Not only will they visit one of the most technologically-advanced river models in the world, but they will also engage with our new stream table and play with the principles of river dynamics.Īs part of this program, they’re working with their neighbors Louisana State University (LSU) and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) to design their curriculum and help students connect with the region’s critical river and delta environment.Īfter the stream table and flume installation, Jim was able to join the museum staff on a tour of the CPRA’s large Mississippi River model where they’re conducting research on various management techniques.Īccording to Restore the Mississippi River Delta, The River Dynamics Experience is one of many exciting opportunities for students who visit LASM because it introduces them to the challenges of land loss and coastal erosion, inspiring them to discover solutions to these real-world issues,’ said Nita Mitchell, director of education. ![]() Ĭreated through a new partnership with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, ‘The River Dynamics Experience,’ offered free exclusively for eighth grade students, includes a visit to the LSU Center for River Studies and same-day, hands-on classes and programs at the museum that are aligned with the Louisiana Student Standards for Science. Their new interdisciplinary program was featured recently in the news. This school year, they’ll use our models to educate around 4,000 visiting 8th graders about human-river interactions.
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