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River City Project is a National Science Foundation-supported multi-user simulation environment for learning scientific inquiry and 21st century skills. It is an interactive computer simulation of a river town, based in the late 1800s, that combines digitalized Smithsonian artifacts with an inquiry-centered curriculum to engage middle and high school students.

As visitors to River City, students travel back in time, bringing their 21st century skills and technology to address 19th century problems.

River City Project is a National Science Foundation-supported multi-user simulation environment for learning scientific inquiry and 21st century skills. It is an interactive computer simulation of a river town, based in the late 1800s, that combines digitalized Smithsonian artifacts with an inquiry-centered curriculum to engage middle and high school students.

As visitors to River City, students travel back in time, bringing their 21st century skills and technology to address 19th century problems.

Contributors in implementing River City includes, The National Science Foundation, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, approximately 60 teachers and almost 4,000 students on two continents (North America and Australia).  

River City Project is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation and is provided free of charge to schools. Those who are interested in cooperating with the River City Project can join with the team.

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