Calling All K-12 Minnesota Educators!
The MMEW is an annual multi-day workshop for educators teaching in K-12 schools. The workshop focuses on the geology, mineral resources, and mining history of Minnesota, led by Minnesota’s leading geologists from academia, government, and industry. It has been held in various locations throughout Minnesota since its inception in 1997, and we are excited to return to Chisholm for the 25th anniversary celebration!
Join us at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm to network with other K-12 teachers, learn about the Mesabi Iron Range, receive free teaching materials (including rock & mineral samples!), lesson plan ideas, maps, and other useful resources!
Highlights Include:
- Minnesota Discovery Center & Exhibits
- Mining History of Minnesota
- Redhead Trail
- Mine Tour
- Field Trips
- Short Courses
- Guest Speakers
- Geoscience Technical Topics & Experts
- Lesson Plans
- Networking with other Educators
- Classroom Resources
- PDH certification for teachers
Registration
We have two registration options: a full program and a one-day offering:
Full Program - Early registration cost for the full program (2.5 day) is $65. The full workshop program begins Monday afternoon June 24th and ends late afternoon Wednesday June 26th. This fee covers the workshop program, the Monday evening outing, all short course and field trip costs, AM/PM refreshments and lunch. Once Early Registration ends, the price changes to $75. The Full Program is for 2.5 days June 24th - 26th. A certificate for PDHs will be available to each full program attendee.
One Day Only - Can't make the full multi-day workshop but still want to attend? We have a One-Day Only option for $30 early registration and $35 regular. This One-Day Only offering is for workshop activities taking place on Tuesday June 25th. A certificate for PDHs will be available to each one day only attendee.
Reserve your spot while available! There will be no on site registrations.
Short Courses
A variety of short courses will be offered Tuesday morning June 25th. A list of the short course and instructors can be found in the image below. Descriptions for each short course can be found on the MMEW website. Short course choices are not included with registration at the moment.
Lodging
Lodging options in the Chisholm Area are listed on the MMEW website and listed below. Two lodging options are available as an add on with registration on a first come first serve basis.
- The Chisholm Inn is offering MMEW attendees a special reduced "MMEW" rate to support Minnesota teachers attending. Call the Chisholm Inn for the reduced rate.
- The Hampton Inn Hibbing has a special rate for MMEW attendees if you register via this link, also found on the MMEW webpage.
- The Comfort Inn & Suites in nearby Mountain Iron also has a special reduced rate for MMEW attendees if you call.
- Camping is available at McCarthy Beach State Park, a short 20 minute drive from the workshop at the Discovery Center. The Group Camp at McCarthy Beach State Park is reserved for our group. MMEW group camp tickets at a reduced rate are available as an add-on to your MMEW registration ticket. Camping at the Group Camp is first come first serve for the MMEW group, limited to 20 MMEW tickets. Regular single site camping is available through the Minnesota DNR camping reservation system.
- *new lodging option available! We have partnered with the City of Chisholm Economic Development Authority and Iron Range Engineering for hotel room style lodging at the Senator David J. Tomassoni Building located at 624 3rd Street West, Chisholm, just minutes away from the Discovery Center. Limited rooms available exclusively to MMEW K-12 teachers at a rate of $55 total for two nights (checking in 6/24 checking out 6/26). You will be paired with one roommate based on the gender you select with registration. This lodging option is first come first serve as an add on to registration.
Dinner Outing
On Monday June 24th participants registered for the full workshop program will have an exclusive experience of the Redhead Trail including a guest lecture, guided hike, and an opportunity, for those interested, to view or explore the reclaimed lake by water including canoeing, kayaking and even swimming!
A shuttle will provide transport from the start of the trail to the edge of the lake to those who prefer to take in the views rather than walking the trail or exploring by water. The Redhead Trail is located adjacent to the Discovery Center, and is an award-winning reclamation and recreational highlight of northern Minnesota! Dinner is included with each registration for this evening event.
Workshop Details
A tenative schedule can be found below, subject to change.
Additional workshop details can be found on the MMEW 2024 Website. As program details are determined, additional information will be posted to the website. In June, each registered attendee will receive general information to prepare for workshop arrival.
Questions can be directed to Sara Welna at sara.welna@state.mn.us .
The MMEW is made possible by the Minnesota Center for Mineral Resource Education (MCMRE.) MCMRE is committed to sharing good information meant to empower members of our society to participate in wise decision-making for the benefit of all, and is committed to ensuring respect, accountability, and inclusiveness in governance and facilitation of participation. MCMRE volunteers and participants do not discriminate against any person on the basis of color, creed, disability, national origin, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in any MCMRE or MMEW activity. The right of admission to the MMEW can be refused to any person at the discretion of MCMRE.
The right of admission can be refused to any person at the discretion of MCMRE.
