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SUMMARY:St. Paul - IFest: International Festival of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:After a multi-year hiatus\, a cherished cultural tradition is coming back with new life\, new leadership\, and renewed purpose. The International Festival of Minnesota (IFest) will bring together representatives from more than 70 nations and ethnic communities to celebrate the vibrant diversity of Minnesota and the world.  \nWith an expected 20\,000 attendees\, including 7\,000 students\, the festival will offer immersive experiences in global cuisine\, music\, dance\, artisan crafts\, storytelling\, and cultural demonstrations.\n \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to serve as the Official Education & Community Learning Partner for IFest. We have developed accessible and meaningful resources for educators and students to go deeper into the important mission of IFest and strengthen their cultural knowledge and fluency. Check out our new student toolkit and stay tuned for additional resources.   \nStudent Day: Friday\, April 10 – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. \nPublic Event: Friday\, April 10 – 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Saturday\, April 11 – 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. \nRegistration\nRegistration through the IFest website required. \nRegistration Questions: Contact IFest  \nStudent Day Admission \nPublic Event Admission
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-ifest-international-festival-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Saint Paul RiverCentre\, 175 Kellogg Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Orth":MAILTO:tiffany@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:Byron - MN DNR 59 Demonstration and Program on Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Learn from Conservation Officer Schlag and Canine Officer Trapper about the duties of protecting Minnesota’s natural resources. Watch a demonstration of the canine skills Trapper has been trained to do\, including how he finds invasive zebra mussels! \nThis event is free and open to all ages. Meet in the Nature Center. \nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nWe are Water MN is funded by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/byron-mn-dnr-59-demonstration-and-program-on-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo\, 5731 County Rd 105 NW\, Byron\, MN\, 55920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Eight: Civil Rights Struggles
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the 1960s to explore long civil rights movements\, from the Great Migration to Black Power\, and their relevance for students today. Using content and sources from Dr. Yohuru Williams\, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Social Studies Specialist Brittany Rawson-Haeg and experienced classroom educators will lead this hands-on workshop supporting high school U.S. History teachers in designing inquiry-based\, standards-aligned units. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete U.S. History course aligned to the new standards. \nEducators are invited to participate in companion Content Sessions. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school U.S. History teachers and may also be relevant for 5th and 7th grade educators. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now \nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 –12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-era-eight/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Pedagogy Sessions,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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