Getting ready for the Big Island
Two more weeks until the trip, and preparations are well underway. You should have already received copies of the chaperone list, final itinerary, flight list, and packing list. If you have not, please contact Mrs. Lorenzana. Also, if you have not yet turned in the medical release form for your child, please do so as soon as possible.
In class, we have currently been studying how our island has changed and how it continues to change. Our trip to the Island of Hawai`i extends our study as we explore a newer island that is actively growing and changing. This trip will be an introductory experience to our study of volcanoes. Once we return to class, we will use our knowledge and experiences from the trip to help us with our inquiry projects.
In class, we have began exploring the places that we will be visiting during the trip. In their inquiry groups, students will be choosing one of these places to research and learn more about. While researching, students will create one question and one task (most likely taking a picture of something) for everyone in the class to answer and complete while on the trip. Therefore, when we get to Hilo, the entire class has a sort of scavenger hunt that they have to complete. At each site that we visit, students will have to find the answer to certain questions and take pictures to complete their tasks. They can also take notes on whatever they find interesting about the site. When we come back to class, we will review the scavenger hunt questions and our notes. This new information will provide new insight into our inquiry question of how our island is changing.
On Monday, February 26, all of the 3/4 classes will meet after lunch to discuss the trip. At this meeting, the teachers will go over the packing list, itinerary, and other trip logistics with the students. Teachers will also be available to answer students' questions. Cabin assignments will be sent home later this week. If you have any questions or concerns about the trip, please contact Mrs. Lorenzana.
Thank you!
Posted on February 22, 2007 11:05 AM | Permalink