Social Studies Field Trips
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Image courtesy of Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
Image courtesy of Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | |||
| STREET: P.O. Box 28 | |||
| CITY: Edgewater | STATE: MD | ZIP: 21037 | COUNTY: Anne Arundel |
| PHONE: 301-261-4190, ext. 216 or 218. | FEES: $2.50 per person for guided tours. Self-guided tours are free, but must sign in at front office. | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm. Groups of 6 or more need reservations. | |||
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| GRADES: 4 | UNITS: MD History, MD Today |
| CONTACT: Mark Haddon | PHONE: 301-261-4190 |
| TYPE: Research center | FEES: $2.50 per student |
| DAYS: M T W Th F | HOURS: 10 am - 12:30 pm |
| LUNCH: Picnic tables available | |
| GROUP SIZE: 50 | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Science exhibits accessible. | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: 2 1/2 hrs. No overnight facilities | |
DESCRIPTION: The Java History Trail (1.3 miles) discusses environmental impact of humans for last 1500 years. Piscataway Indian Village, Tobacco Plantation exhibits. Marsh walkway included. The Center will have a new science education building in 1996 with a multipurpose classroom, exhibit hall ("Chesapeake Discoveries"), teacher resource library.
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Last updated on March 18, 1997
Maintained by Martin M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us