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Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Teachers’ Guide Field Trips and Outreach Programs

Fall 2019

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Table of Contents

About ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3

A Letter to Educators...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….4

Reservation Guidelines…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5

School Programs ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

Citizen Scientist Activities…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8

Tennessee Timeline History Event…………………………………………………………………………………………………..9

Custom Programs ………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10

FAQs …………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………11

Tennessee Social Studies Standards Quick Reference …………………………………………………………………17

School Reservation Form ………….……..…………………………………………………………………………………………..20

Custom Program Request Form ………….…………………………………………………..………………………………….21

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About Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is located in the shadow of the State Capitol in downtown Nashville. The park gives visitors a taste of Tennessee’s history, natural wonders and serves as a lasting monument to Tennessee’s Bicentennial Celebration, held June 1, 1996. Throughout the park are several monuments representing various aspects of Tennessee’s unique history, including a 200-foot granite map of the state, a World War II Memorial, a 95-bell carillon and the Pathway of History. The 11 planters along the Walkway of the Counties feature native plant species from different regions of the state. Park Vision Statement: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park endeavors to become the leading educational resource for Tennessee’s cultural and natural areas. Park Mission Statement: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park endeavors to enlighten the visitors to the park and the wonders of the great State of Tennessee. This will be done through the protection, preservation and promotion of the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park as a recognized source of the State’s historical, cultural and natural wonders, and its significance and impact upon the world through educational programs and events. Interpretive Mission Statement: Through the use of education and memorials the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park commemorates and interprets the cultural and natural resources of Tennessee and the unique and compelling stories held within each. Programs at the park are designed to compel visitors to experience the remainder of the Tennessee State Park system. Hours of Operation 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Websites Main: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/bicentennial-mall Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/BicentennialCapitolMallStatePark/ Location 600 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243 615-741-5280

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A Letter to Educators

Hello! As Park Rangers for Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, our role is to connect our citizens to the historical, cultural, and ecological heritage of the State of Tennessee. From guided hikes to living history, we strive to offer a variety of interpretive activities for our visitors. As partners, we can combine our efforts and resources to engage and educate Tennessee children by providing quality educational programming for your students. The programs we offer include:

Field trip programs

Outreach Programs-where we visit you and your school

Living History programs

Citizen Scientist Activities

Events such as the Tennessee History Timeline Event

Custom-tailored programs Programs listed here support Tennessee social studies, grades 3-8, curriculums standards. An abbreviated reference to specific criteria can be found at the end of this packet. Programs can also be modified to fit social studies curriculum standards for high school students. As you review the following program opportunities, keep in mind that these are only examples of available programs. Custom programs that address your particular needs are possible for both classroom outreach programs and park field trips by request. We are looking forward to partnering with you! Please contact us at your earliest convenience to begin scheduling for fall and winter field trips. In Service,

Jessica Gossett and Jedidiah Hall Park Rangers, Interpretive Programs Team Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 600 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243 615-741-5280

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Program Reservation Steps and Guidelines

Reservation Steps 1. Please have a few dates in mind before calling 2. Be aware of time constraints that could affect your visit and make your planning team aware 3. Please review the reservation guidelines 4. Please ensure that the program you are considering is appropriate for your students’ grade level 5. Please have the following information ready at time of reservation:

Your email address, school address, phone number and fax number The names of both the school contact and group leader (if different) Your students grade levels Total number of students Chaperones are required 1 per every 15 students. Chaperones included in this number will not

be charged. Do you have subsidized/fee waiver students attending or are you a Title I school? How many?

6. Please complete the “School Group Reservation Form” and submit to Jessica.Gossett@tn.gov or mail to 600 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243.

Cancellation Notification of cancellation must be received 5 business days before reserved program. Programs are held rain or shine. However, extreme weather conditions may warrant the cancellation of the program. Cancellations due to weather conditions are made at the discretion of the park staff. In the event that your program is canceled, please call to reschedule. Lunch If available you are invited to use our picnic area, open lawns, and the amphitheater for brown bag lunches (Picnic tables are available on a first-come basis). Please make alternative plans in the event of inclement weather, or if park staff has advised that an event is setup in park at time of program. Lunch is not provided by the park. Indoor seating is not available. We also as that you ensure all trash and discarded food goes into the trash and/or recycling bins. Parking Parking for Buses is available along James Robertson Parkway at the south end of the park and Seventh Avenue. For those traveling in individual cars, parking spaces are available along Sixth and Seventh Avenues. Please let park staff know the number of outside cars prior to arrival so that parking passes can be provided.

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School Programs Offered *

1. Tennessee History Tour - 45 minutes

From pre-historic seas to dinosaurs, World Wars and Civil Rights sit-ins, discover Tennessee through the ages in this guided tour.

2. Flora, Fauna, Fur, and Feathers Tour - 30 minutesEnjoy a guided tour and learn about the vast diversity of plants, animals, and land found in the State.

3. The Hunt - 1 hourHunt around Bicentennial with clues to find important Tennessee people, events, and places for hands on learning experiences. *Available to educational groups for free

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4. World War I Doughboys- 30 minutes

Learn about life on the Front Lines! Interpreters tell the story of soldiers in battle and off, wearing replicas of the “Doughboy” uniform of the United States Army.

5. Suffragists of Tennessee- 30 minutes

The story of women’s suffrage entails a long history dating back more than 150 years. Prior to the ratification of the 19th amendment, women fought for their right to vote. Through this program, learn the history behind the 19th amendment through the eyes of a suffragist.

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Citizen Scientists Programs

Allow your students to dive deep into science as citizen scientists. Citizen science projects are activities sponsored by a wide variety of organizations so that amateur or burgeoning scientists can meaningfully contribute to research. Examples of projects at Bicentennial include:

Tennessee State Parks Bioblitz 2019 o Help TN State Parks inventory all the diversity that makes our state so unique

and special. Nashville Pollinator Project

o Contribute to city-wide efforts to track biodiversity Squirrel Mapper

o Become a squirrel monitor and track evolution in action Globe at Night Campaigns

o Measure night sky brightness to track the impact of light pollution

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Tennessee History Timeline Event *

Re-Live Tennessee History with us during this annual event! Demonstrations and

presentations featuring:

The livelihoods and artifacts of the First Peoples

The explorations of the French trappers and the Spanish Conquistador Hernando de Soto

The hardships of the pioneers

Tennessee’s divide during the Civil War

WWI and WWII

Historic kids crafts, games and state park mascot These programs and more will occur continually throughout this two day event. Visitors will walk along the Tennessee History Wall interacting with characters from Tennessee’s diverse history that spans the state’s two hundred years of history. Date: October 18-19: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Available to the public for free

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Custom Programs

Need a program that is not mentioned in our list? We will happily work with you to create one to fit your needs. We can also target specific curriculum needs for your class, and ensure that it supports the Tennessee Academic Standards. Customized programs are at no cost to you at this time. Some examples of other subjects can be found below:

∙Stewardship ∙Culture ∙Astronomy ∙Conservation ∙Careers ∙Science ∙Wildlife ∙Plants ∙ History

Complete the Customized Program Form by:

Choosing program area Writing a brief paragraph detailing the specific request Submit with the school form

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Frequently Asked Questions Q. What do you mean by Interpreter? Does that mean you speak (insert language here)? A. Interpreters connect visitors to important natural, cultural, and historical resources. We do this by sharing stories, facts, and themes about a specific subject so that our visitors can connect with our environment intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Q. What is a living history program? A. Living history programs transport students back in time by incorporating historic objects, clothing, and personas. Interpreters re-enact and present these histories through well-researched, compelling stories, and factual information. Q. How long do programs last? A. Programs generally last between 30 minutes to one hour. Living history programs range from 45 minutes to all day; the Tennessee History Timeline held in the fall is a two day event. Q. When can I reserve programs? A. You should call the park between 8am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday to schedule a program. Ask to speak with one of the park rangers on the interpretive programs team, as well as submit the “School Group Reservation Form”, to reserve a program. Q. Are the programs free? A. Yes. Q. How far in advance do we have to reserve a program? A. Two weeks minimum. This will give us an opportunity to plan and deliver a quality program for you and your students. If you are attending one of our special events, this is to ensure that parking and other event related logistics are accounted for. Q. Do we have to have one adult for every fifteen students? A. Yes. It is required that all groups have one adult for every fifteen students for the safety and supervision of the group. Your group may be refused a program without the number of required adults. Q. Is there any information in the program that will frighten my students? A. We share stories of the lived realities of the historical people of Tennessee, which incorporates topics such as war, slavery, and survival. All information shared will be age and grade level appropriate. Any specific concerns about subject matter should be discussed with rangers prior to program. Q. Is there any wildlife in the park? Is any of it dangerous? A. We have a number of birds, insects, and mammals living at Bicentennial Mall. None are considered dangerous. In fact, they are more afraid of you than you are of them!

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Tennessee Social Standards Quick Reference for Grades 3-5* *Abbreviated

Grades 3-5 Social Studies Practices

Overview: Students will apply these skills to create and address questions that will guide inquiry and critical thinking. These practices should be regularly applied throughout the year. Students will progress through the inquiry cycle (SSP.01-SSP.04) by analyzing primary and secondary sources to construct and communicate their conceptual understanding of the content standards and to develop historical and geographic awareness (SSP.05-SSP.06). SSP.01 Gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources, including:

Printed materials Graphic representations Artifacts Media and technology sources

SSP.02 Critically examine a primary or secondary source in order to: Summarize significant ideas and relevant information Distinguish between fact and opinion Draw inferences and conclusions Recognize author’s purpose, point of view, and reliability

SSP.03 Organize data from a variety of sources in order to: Compare and contrast multiple sources Recognize differences between multiple accounts Frame appropriate questions for further investigation

SSP.04 Construct and communicate arguments supported by evidence to: Demonstrate and defend an understanding of ideas Compare and contrast viewpoints Illustrate cause and effect Predict likely outcomes Devise new outcomes or solutions

SSP.05 Develop historical awareness by: Recognizing how and why historical accounts change over time Recognize how past events and issues might have been experienced by the

people of that time, with historical context and empathy rather than present-mindedness

Identify patterns of continuity and change over time, making connections to the present

SSP.06 Develop geographic awareness by: Determining relationships among people, resources, and ideas based on

geographic location Determining the use of diverse types of maps based on the purpose Analyzing the spatial relationships between people, circumstances, and

resources Analyzing interaction between humans and the physical environment Examining how geographic regions and perceptions of the regions change over

time

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Grade 3 Geography: Maps and Globes

Overview: Students will develop an understanding of map reading, including learning geographic terms that illustrate physical and political maps and globes. 3.02 Use cardinal directions, intermediate directions, map scales,

legends, and grids to locate major cities in Tennessee and the U.S.

G, T

3.03 Examine major physical features on globes and maps. G 3.04 Examine major political features on globes and maps,

including: boundaries, cities, highways, railroads, and roads. G

3.05 Use different types of maps, graphs, and charts to interpret geographic information.

G

Grade 3 Indigenous Peoples through European Exploration (prior to 1585)

Overview: Students will describe the legacy and cultures of major indigenous settlements of Tennessee, the routes of early explorers, and the impact of exploration on the Americas 3.19 Compare and contrast the geographic locations and customs

of the Northeast, Southeast, and Plains North American Indians.

C. G. H. T

3.20 Describe the conflicts between American Indian nations, including the competing claims for the control of land.

E, G, H,P,T

3.21 Identify the routes and contributions of early explorers of the Americas, including: Christopher Columbus, Hernando de Soto

C, E, G, H, P, T

3.22 Examine how American Indian cultures changed as a result of contact with European cultures including: decreased population spread of disease, increased conflict, loss of territory, and increase in trade.

C, E, G, H

Grade 3 Early North American Settlements (1585-1600s)

Overview: Students will describe early North American and Tennessee settlements and examine the founding of the Thirteen Colonies, their geographic features, and the cooperation that existed between American Indians and colonists. 3.27 Identify the economic, political, and religious

reasons for founding the colonies and the role of indentured servitude and slavery in their settlement

C,EGHP

3.29 Explain the cooperation that existed between colonists and American Indians during the 1600s and 1700s, including: fur trade, military alliances, treaties, and cultural exchanges.

C, E, G, H, P, T

3.30 Examine how long hunters created interest in land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

C, E, G, H, T

3.31 Describe life on the Tennessee frontier and reasons why settlers moved west.

C, E, G, H, P, T

C-Culture, E-Economics, G-Geography, H-History, P-Politics/Government, T-Tennessee, TCA-Tennessee Code Annotated

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Grade 4 The Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1870s)

Overview: students will understand the causes and course of the Civil War and the successes and failures of Reconstruction 4.30 Explain the efforts of both the Union and the

Confederacy to secure the border states for their causes G, H, P

4.32 Describe the roles of major leaders during the Civil War C, G, H, P 4.34 Examine the significance and outcomes of key battles

and events of the Civil War G, H, T

4.35 Explain the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation, and its impact on the country

C, G, H, P

4.37 Describe the physical, social, political, and economic consequences of the Civil War on the southern U.S. after the surrender at Appomattox Court House.

C, E, G, H, P, T

4.39 Identify the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments as efforts to help former slaves begin a new life.

C, E, H, P

Grade 5 WWI and the Roaring Twenties (1920s-1940s) Overview: Students will analyze U.S. involvement during World War I as well as the cultural, economic, and political developments of the 1920s. 5.10 Summarize the events leading to U.S. entry into World

War I C. G, H, P

5.11 Locate the major countries of the Central and Allied Powers during World War I

G

5.12 Describe the impact of U.S. involvement on World War I

C,E, H

5.15 Identify the causes of the Great Depression…and its impact on the nation

C. E, H, P, T

5.16 Describe how New Deal policies…impacted American society with government-funded programs, including: Social Security, expansion and development of national parks, and creation of jobs

C, E, G, H, P

C-Culture, E-Economics, G-Geography, H-History, P-Politics/Government, T-Tennessee, TCA-Tennessee Code Annotated

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Grade 5 Tennessee in the 20th Century (1900-present)

Overview: Students will examine significant events in Tennessee and explore contributions of Tennesseans to the U.S. during the 20th century. 5.47 Identify Tennessee’s role in the passage of the 19th

Amendment, including the impact of Anne Dallas Dudley and Harry Burn

C, H, P

5.48 Describe the effects of the Great Depression of Tennessee and the impact of New Deal policies in the state

C,E, G, P, T

5.49 Describe Tennessee’s contributions during World War I and World War II

C, H, P, T

5.50 Identify Tennessee’s significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement

C, H, P, T

5.51 Discuss the development of the music industry in Tennessee

C, H, T

5.52 Identify influential Tennesseans from the late 20th century

C, E, H, P, T

5.53 Compare and contrast the three grand divisions of Tennessee

C, E, G, H, T

C-Culture, E-Economics, G-Geography, H-History, P-Politics/Government, T-Tennessee, TCA-Tennessee Code Annotated

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Tennessee Social Standards Quick Reference for Grades 6-8*

*Abbreviated

Grades 6-8 Social Studies Practices Overview: Students will apply these skills to create and address questions that will guide inquiry and critical thinking. SSP.01 Collect data and information from a variety of primary and secondary sources SSP.02 Critically examine a primary or secondary source in order to:

Extract and paraphrase significant ideas and relevant information

Distinguish the difference between fact and opinion

Draw inferences and conclusions

Recognize author’s purpose, point of view, and bias

Assess the strengths and limitations of arguments SSP.03 Synthesize data from multiple sources in order to:

Recognize differences among multiple accounts Establish validity by comparing and contrasting multiple sources Frame appropriate questions for further investigation

SSP.04 Construct and communicate arguments citing supporting evidence to: Demonstrate and defend an understanding of ideas Compare and contrast viewpoints Illustrate cause and effect Predict likely outcomes Devise new outcomes or solutions

SSP.05 Develop historical awareness by: Recognizing how and why historical accounts change over time Perceiving and presenting pas events and issues as they might have

experienced by the people of the time, with historical empathy rather than present-mindedness

Evaluating how unique circumstances of time and place create context and contribute to action and reaction

Identify patterns of continuity and change over time, making connections to the present

SSP.06 Develop a geographic awareness by: Using the geographic perspective to determine relationships, patterns, and

diffusion across space at multiple scales Determining the use of diverse types of maps based on their origin, structure,

context, and validity Analyzing locations, conditions, and connections of place and using maps to

investigate spatial relationships Analyzing interaction between humans and the physical environment Examining how geographic regions and perceptions or regions are fluid across

time and space

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Grade 6 Foundations of Human Civilization: c. 10,000-35000 BCE

Overview: Students will learn proper time designations and analyze the development and characteristics of civilizations, including the effects of the Agricultural Revolution. 6.01 Identify the meaning of time designations and abbreviations used

by historians, including: BC/ BCE AD/ CE Circa, decades, centuries

H

6.02 Describe the characteristics of the nomadic hunter-gatherer societies, including their use of:

Basic hunting weapons Fire Shelter Tools

C, H

6.03 Explain the impact of the Agricultural Revolution, including: Barter economy Domestication of plants and animals Emergence of permanent settlements Food surpluses Labor specialization New sources of clothing and shelter

C, E, G, H

6.04 Identify and explain the importance of the following key characteristics of civilizations:

Culture

Government

Religion

Social Structure

Stable Food Supply

Technology

Writing

C,E, G, H, P

C-Culture, E-Economics, G-Geography, H-History, P-Politics/Government, T-Tennessee, TCA-Tennessee Code Annotated

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Grade 7 Indigenous Civilization of the Americas: 400-1500s CE

Overview: Students will analyze the geographic, political, economic, and cultural structures of indigenous civilizations of the Americas. 7.53 Identify and locate the geographical features of the Americas,

including: Appalachian Mountains Mississippi River North America

G,T

7.54 Explain the impact of geographic features on North American Indian cultures, including: clothing, housing, and agriculture.

C, G, H, T

7.55 Describe the existence of diverse networks of North American Indian cultures including: varied languages, customs, and economic and political structures.

C, E, G, H, P, T

Grade 7 The Age of Exploration: 1400s-1700s CE Overview: Students will analyze the motivations for the movement of people from Europe to the Americas and the impact of exploration by the Europeans 7.59 Identify the significance of the voyages and routes of discovery of the

following explorers by their sponsoring country: Spain: Hernando de Soto

C, E, G, H, P, T

7.61 Locate and identify French, Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Dutch colonies in the Americas, and explain how religion impacted the location of settlement by each country

C, E, G, H, P

7.64 Explain the impact of the Columbian Exchange on people, plants, animals, technology, culture, ideas, and diseases…in the 15th and 16th centuries, and examine the major economic and social effects on each continent.

C, E, G, H, P

C-Culture, E-Economics, G-Geography, H-History, P-Politics/Government, T-Tennessee, TCA-Tennessee Code Annotated

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Grade 8 The Civil War

Overview: Students will examine the political changes that sparked the Civil War, the differences in the North and South, and the key leaders, events, battles, and daily life during the war. 8.61 Describe the election of 1860 and its candidates, and how the

campaigns reflected sectional turmoil in the country C, G, H, P, T

8.62 Describe the outbreak of the Civil War and the resulting sectional differences, including:

Geographical divisions within states

C, E, G, H, P, T

8.63 Explain the significance of the following battles, events, and leaders during the Civil War, including:

Battle of Shiloh Sherman’s March to the Sea Nathan Bedford Forrest

G, H, P, T

8.64 Analyze the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address

H, P

8.65 Describe African American involvement in the Union army, including the Massachusetts 54th Regiment at Fort Wagner and the 13th U.S. Colored Troops in the Battle of Nashville

C, G, H, T, TCA

8.66 Analyze how the writing of Sam Watkins and Elisha Hunt Rhodes illustrated the daily life of the common soldier

C, H, T

Grade 8 Reconstruction (1865-1877)

Overview: Students will analyze the social, economic, and political changes and conflicts during Reconstruction, the events and lasting consequences of Reconstruction, and Reconstruction’s impact on Tennessee. 8.67 Analyze the immediate political impact of the assassination of

President Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson’s ascension to the presidency.

H, P, T

8.68 Explain the significance of the 13th, 14th, and 15th, Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

E, H, P, T

8.70 Identify the significance of the Tennessee Constitution of 1870, including the right of all men to vote and the establishment of a poll tax.

H, P, T, TCA

8.72 Explain the restrictions placed on the rights and opportunities of freedmen, including: racial segregation, black codes, and the efforts of the Freedmen’s Bureau to address the problems confronting newly freed slaves.

C, H, P, T

8.73 Trace the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and vigilante justice in the South and in Tennessee, including the role of Governor William Brownlow

C, H, P, T

C-Culture, E-Economics, G-Geography, H-History, P-Politics/Government, T-Tennessee, TCA-Tennessee Code Annotated

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School Reservation Form

Group/School Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________________State: ____________________ Zip: __________________________

School Contact Name: _____________________________________________________________Number: __________________

Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Group Leader Name: ______________________________________________________________Number:__________________

Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Program Type: Field Trip Outreach Trip Custom Program*

Date of Trip: ___________________________ Time of Trip: ___________________________Grade/Age: __________________

Number of Students: __________________________________ Number of Fee Waived Students: _____________________

Number of Teachers: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Number of Adult Chaperones (Not Teachers or Personnel): ___________________________________________________

Number of Toddlers: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Tennessee History Flora, Fauna &Topography Hunt Citizen Scientist

Suffragettes Doughboys Tennessee History Timeline

*If you chose “Custom Program,” please complete the Custom Programs Request Form

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

600 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243

615-741-5280

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Custom Programs Request Form

Group/School Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________________State: ____________________ Zip: ____________________________

School Contact Name: ___________________________________________________________Number: ____________________

Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Group Leader Name: _______________________________________________________________Number: ________________

Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Program Area: TN Culture TN History Astronomy Conservation

Careers Stewardship Science Wildlife Plants

Please write 3 to 8 sentences detailing the topic and information requested for this program:

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Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 600 James Robertson Parkway

Nashville, TN 37243 615-741-5280