In This Issue
Bayer Foundation
Thanks to our Sponsors
RiverQuest Programs
RiverQuestion of the Month
 
 
 
 

Your donation, large or small, enables RiverQuest to reach people of all ages

in diverse communities with river experiences that transform the way they understand the world around them.

December 2007
 
 

Bayer USA Foundation Sponsors New RiverQuest Programs in Green

Science, Sustainability

Bayer USA Foundation recently announced an award to RiverQuest over the next three years, in support of new RiverQuest programs.




1) Green Science  & Alternative Energy Excursion, a two-hour academic standards-based field study for 6th-12th grade students about greening of buildings and transportation.  Students learn about carbon “footprints,” hybrid engines and see examples of green construction in Downtown Pittsburgh.

2) Environment, Energy and Economy, a 4.5-hour experiential science program using systems analysis and design-based modes of instruction about sustainability and green design, for teachers and students in grades 6-12.  A student-led inquiry into identification

of environmental challenges present in their home and/or school area will continue the experience well beyond the onboard program.

> Click here for more information: Bayer USA Foundation Sponsors New Programs

 
Thanks to Our Supporters

RiverQuest gratefully acknowledges the assistance of all our supporters and shares our excitement  for the arrival of our new green vessel, Explorer.  Our best wishes for a joyous holiday season and happy new year.

> Click here for the full list of RiverQuest Contributors

 
RiverTales Come to Your School
Hands-on 45-minute classroom-based, environment and river-themed activities for elementary school students can come to your school through March 2008.  Each program is adapted for grade levels ranging from K-6. Click below for details and titles.
> Click here for information: RiverQuest RiverTales.
 




 
 

Washington's Landing on the Allegheny River is named for a very famous American who passed through in December of 1753.   What happened to George Washington at this location?

Photo: Former Mayor Tom Murphy reenacting this episode in 2003, on the 250th anniversary of Washington's "incident"

© 2003 Friends of the Riverfront

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