Trig-Star is sponsored by the National Society of Professional Surveyors and BLM in southeast Montana. A 50-minute trigonometry exam is given to any student that has taken trigonometry. BLM staff and volunteers provide instruction on fishing techniques, water safety, fish identification, and knot tying. Available to children ages 6 through 12. Visual aides are used along with demonstrations and projects for students to participate in when they return to their classrooms.
Target audience is fourth graders from the immediate and commuting areas.
During the 3-day session over 1,600 students attend this exposition. Available Teacher Kit materials are supplied. The one-hour presentation includes stuffed toy animals to demonstrate habitat, etc.