Sentences with phrase «on learning expeditions»

At Normal Park, students embark on learning expeditions as opposed to field trips.

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Field expeditions to learn about and describe biological and cultural diversity and the history of life and civilization generally require museum scientists engage on a global scale with their counterparts to gain access to field sites, samples, and permits, and to begin a discourse of the study target.

As I admired the gilded allegorical ceiling panels representing science and excellence, I couldn't help thinking, corny as it may sound, that the building's namesake — whose innovative experiments included, along with the Declaration of Independence, an improved plow, a portable copying machine, an encryption device, and an outstanding institution of learning (the University of Virginia), and who sent Lewis and Clark on one of history's most daring research expeditions — would have approved of this educational effort, too.

On one expedition, Ibrahim and his colleagues had to abort plans to dig at a location after learning it was the site of a weapons cache.

As a result of this involvement, Geoff Green and Angela Holmes, founders of Students on Ice, an organization that runs polar learning expeditions for teenagers, invited me to become a member of the education team.

On the much - desired expedition to the learning and practice of the most ancient forms of science ever explored, it becomes equally painstaking to get in touch with the right place which can deliver the knowledge of this science with veracity.

Pretty soon Lena is on an expedition — the same expedition, she has learned, that her husband was on — into «the shimmer,» a slowly expanding, seemingly unsurveyable zone expanding through the swampland of Florida.

She was «the psychologist» who accompanied «the biologist» on the previous expedition, and eventually we learn that her name is Cynthia... except it's also not.

Learn how to unlock high content, why you want to, and how you can go on high rank quests and expeditions.

Take a Learning Expedition: Expeditionary Learning schools take students on authentic learning expeditions, often in neighborhoods close Learning Expedition: Expeditionary Learning schools take students on authentic learning expeditions, often in neighborhoods close Learning schools take students on authentic learning expeditions, often in neighborhoods close learning expeditions, often in neighborhoods close to home.

«Field trips are an expensive learning experience, but Google Expeditions is well on its way to finding an affordable solution,» says Julie Shah, EdD (Technology TOSA at Godinez High School).

In this #GoogleExpeditions lesson, the students go on an expedition to Mexico and learn about the Day of the Dead.

Sixth graders have spent weeks learning to play the tabla drums, along with Indian chants and prayers, as part of their expedition on ancient and modern India.

Take the group on an expedition to one of the islands on the lake to learn about local wildlife and build their communication and teamwork skills with our range of land - based activities.

Outdoor learning, whether undertaken in school, the surrounding area or further afield on residentials and expeditions has the potential to positively effect the health and well - being, and ultimately the life chances, of children and young people across all ages.

Although the subjects vary considerably from one grade to the next (from the life cycle of frogs to the role of change makers in society to the study of the causes and consequences of war), every expedition shares some common characteristics: an emphasis on student - led inquiry, connections to the community (through interactions with local experts and service - learning projects, for example), and an integrated curriculum with a strong emphasis on the visual and performing arts.

Reflecting back on the change - maker expedition, ASCEND fifth grader Iris says she learned a lot about the importance of taking risks and persevering despite ridicule and setbacks.

As the Walk's education partners — the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and Harvard University's Project Zero — realize, this expedition is brimming with great learning opportunities.

In this cooperative activity, students learn about preparations made before Lewis and Clark set off on their expedition.

(For more information on the Fading Footprints project, check out our article, «Laptops on Expedition: Embracing Expeditionary Learning.»)

«Particularly in the elementary school, we have a heavy focus on arts integration as it relates to our expeditions --[in depth, content - specific, problem - based learning explorations that are a part of expeditionary learning],» explains Tonia Vines, a dramatic arts teacher.

We intend to build our own Outdoor Centre, run Bushcraft Clubs in all of our schools, equip our Sixth Formers with the skills to run their own private fieldwork expeditions when they are at university, expand the teaching of subjects that happens in specialist outdoor areas on ‑ site, and continue our university ‑ level research to understand how we can best improve learning through the outdoors and on major expeditions.

- ON THIS DVD --- Project Learning: Expeditions in Portland, Maine - Project learning combined with 1 - to - 1 laptops creates a rich and rigorous environment for learning at a middle school and a high school in PortlandLearning: Expeditions in Portland, Maine - Project learning combined with 1 - to - 1 laptops creates a rich and rigorous environment for learning at a middle school and a high school in Portlandlearning combined with 1 - to - 1 laptops creates a rich and rigorous environment for learning at a middle school and a high school in Portlandlearning at a middle school and a high school in Portland, Maine.

With a focus on accelerated academics, habits of success, excellence in enrichment and expeditions, and an awesomely powerful community, the Greenfield model includes increased ownership and personalized learning for students.

Newsnight reporter Allegra Stratton has embarked on a research expedition into early years education to find out if we can learn a lesson from across the Channel.

HSC already does mastery based learning and expeditions, on a public school budget, but nice job AF trying something kind of new

And on Fridays, students have Expeditions, where they are provided with authentic learning experiences in project - based, elective courses.

Chen and Armstrong (2002) described a myriad of project - based learning activities in which teachers used technologies to engage students as scientists in collecting data on stars for NASA, as explorers in wide - ranging expeditions around the world, as writers publishing poems or even literary magazines, and in a range of other innovative roles engaging in relevant projects.

Characteristics of expeditions include interdisciplinary learning, field lessons away from campus, guest experts on the topic of study, and a high - quality final product.

Although you can sample ham in Parma or buy cheese in Bologna, you need a guy like Alessandro to take you on his amazing food expedition and learn to love authentic products and where they come from.

Stroll the Bucerias Art Walk on a sunny afternoon; create your own souvenir at Splash of Glass art shop; take a cultural tour; hold a baby crocodile at Santuario de Cocodrilos El Cora; learn to cook at My Mexican Kitchen; rent a Vespa scooter for a self - guided expedition; get a massage at Los Arroyos Verdes; put a few rounds at Flamingos Golf Course; sample flights of flavored alcohol at the Museo Casa Tequilera; or spend a thrilling day at Zipline & Aerial Adventures Park.

Discover the park's diverse wildlife on a kayak expedition and a boat safari, and learn about local conservationists» efforts to protect the highly endangered green sea turtle.

Each day offers something new and exciting to do, with guided expeditions and treks in the ocean, on the beach, around the town, and deep into the tropical jungle, learn about and explore the island while cycling, snorkeling, horse - back riding, kayaking, hiking and driving dune - buggies.

The Spanish explorer Hernan Cortez landed on the island of Cozumel in 1519, but soon departed on an expedition into central Mexico and the heart of Aztec country after learning about the vast riches of gold held by Moctezuma II.

To learn more about George Drouillard and hear the untold tales of the Corps of Discovery, attend a free lecture by author and expert Roger Wendlick, who holds the largest known library of literature on the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Swim in lagoons, hike the cactus - covered landscape, and learn to stand - up paddleboard among dolphins and whale sharks on trips with ecotourism company Baja Expeditions (two nights from $ 480 per person).

This adventure resort offers daily guided expeditions and treks in the ocean, on the beach, around the town, and deep into the tropical jungle, letting guests learn about and explore the island while cycling, snorkeling, horseback riding, kayaking, hiking and driving dune - buggies - all included in the room rate.

On land our birding tours where you can watch and enjoy the birds of this tropical paradise or the turtle where in addition to the conservation of these animals learning participate releasing their young to help her recovery, plus Wildlife Connection going to San Blas and Tuito to make a bird watching expedition specialist, also visited Cuatro Cienegas in Coahuila.

When our group arrived at the headquarters of Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions at the Port Allen Marina Center in Eleʻele on Kauaʻi's southern shore we quickly learned that we were not in for a leisurely day on the water.

From a tropical jungle expedition learning about the flora and fauna indigenous to the area or zipping through the jungle on cables suspended hundreds of feet above the ground, to tours of nearby towns where guests can get a taste of Mexican culture, learn about the area's history, and the traditions that drive the daily lives of those who have lived there for generations, it's all here.

Book yourself a learn to scuba dive course on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef or join a liveaboard Shark Diving Expedition and join in the magic of experiencing our magnificent underwater world, if you would like to know more contact 1300 231 118.

On an archeological expedition to the shores near Pompeii, MARIO TESTINO and ANASTASIA BARBIERI bring us «I TRIED TO DROWN MY SORROWS BUT THE BASTARDS LEARNED HOW TO SWIM» — an editorial accompanied by Testino's photographs of the lost city.

I recently learned about the Polaris Project, a fascinating scientific and educational expedition under way on one of the more remote, unusual rivers on the planet, the Kolyma in eastern Siberia.

Join us on an expedition to learn about what variable fonts provide web developers and designers, and how to use them on your site.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, HONORS, AND ACTIVITIES Involved with community service group on campus, Viking Expeditions Studied abroad in Spain for semester and worked with kids learning english Dean's list Graduated Cum Laude

Involved with community service group on campus, Viking Expeditions Studied abroad in Spain for semester and worked with kids learning english Dean's list Graduated Cum Laude