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TMIS in the Tetons. Meghan Zarnetske Earth Systems Teacher Treasure Mountain International School. Purpose.
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TMIS in the Tetons Meghan Zarnetske Earth Systems Teacher Treasure Mountain International School
Purpose • As stated in the Board Policy 9040, “The Board of Education supports multi-faceted approaches to curriculum that may include the use of outdoor education experiences that directly support specific core curriculum content.” • The Teton Science School experience directly mirrors the curriculum taught in 9th grade Earth Systems. • TMIS teachers can request curriculum-specific activities to be provided during our stay at the Teton Science School
Trip Details • Dates requested: Tuesday, March 3 through Saturday, March 7, 2009 • # of students: 20-30 • # of chaperones: 3 • Cost per student: $324.75 (includes lodging, meals, equipment, instruction at Teton Science School) plus additional money (~$100.00) for charter bus
Results of 2008 Trip • 3 Scholarships for ELL students • Amazing student participation and interaction upon returning to TMIS • Quest Foundation Education-Technology grant • Miss Leslie Stark’s bloghttp://blogs.pcschools.us/lstark/
Legal Items • Funding • Liability/Safety/Supervision • Transportation • Potential scheduling conflicts • Out-of-State travel