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George Washington Carver National Monument
For Teachers
 

 

"Art and Essay Contest"

Overview

Contest Rules



  • Held in February
  • Fourth-graders are invited to participate
  • Winners are honored at awards ceremony in March

 

Curriculum-Based Field Trip Options

  • Carver’s “I Can” Education Program (grades K-12)
  • G.W. Carver—The Plant Doctor (grades K-1)
  • 19th Century Lifestyles (grades 4-6)
  • Off-site programs are also available

for more information follow curriculum materials link

 

Materials for Loan

  • Traveling Trunks available for monthly loan
  • Free Video Loan Library

       For more information follow  link

 

 

Junior Rangers

Adopt-A-School Outreach

  • McKinley Elementary in Joplin, MO
  • Diamond R-IV public schools in Diamond, MO
  • Educational programs
  • Speakers Promotion of special observances

 

More information on special events

Portrait of George Washington Carver  

Did You Know?
When his career flourished George Washington Carver was sought after for interviews and speaking engagements. He never desired fame or fortune but wanted to be of service to all of humankind. George Washington Carver died on January 5, 1943.

Last Updated: January 02, 2009 at 14:43 EST