Great Lakes Maritime Transportation Programs

Archive 2007

2007 Lesson Plans

2007 Slide Show

 

Archive 2007

Great Lakes Maritime Transportation
Teacher Institute

July 30-Aug. 3, 2007 (west-end of Lake Superior)

2007 Lesson Plans

2007 Slide Show

 
About the Course
Explore the historical, economical and environmental aspects of Great Lakes shipping at the “head of the lakes.” Based in Duluth, participants will tour the Duluth-Superior harbor, Minnesota north shore, and meet with industry to better understand the various cargoes shipped, and how it is managed and regulated. The institute will provide unique learning experiences and the opportunity to share with fellow educators. The goal of the Institute is to provide participating teachers with a foundation in maritime transportation---history, current operations, and future challenges.

2006 participants had this to say:
"The field trips were powerful!"
"Daily presentations were awesome."
"The institute helped me understand the way maritime transportation works and how it fits into our life."
"I was impressed with the wide variety of site visits that included all facets of the shipping industry from the arrival of goods by rail and port safety, to the shipping of goods to other Great Lake ports and global destinations."


See the 2007 Slide Show

 

 

This institute is made possible with a grant from the Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute (http://www.glmri.org)

Co-Sponsors and Contributors include:

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior
  • Michigan Tech University Transportation Institute
  • Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education
  • Michigan Tech Center for Water and Society
  • Minnesota/Wisconsin Seagrant
  • Duluth Seaway Port Authority

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    Great Lakes Maritime Transportation Teacher Institute
    July 30-August 3, 2007
    (west-end Lake Superior)
    Application Deadline: Friday, May 25, 2007 ~ 20 spaces available!

    Contact the WUP Center

    Last Update: 11/30/2006

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