ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- NEW: Pictures!Here or Here
- NEW: Snapfish folder of pictures:Click Here
- NEW: Snorkel practice CANCELED-POOL OUT OF SERVICE.
- NEW: Consent form to travel and provide medical care for dependentsClick Here
- NEW: Parent Meeting notes are not editable-sorry! I did not want to post this info online.Click Here
- Nylon shorts are preferred since they dry quickly
- Could I get a photocopy of your passport information?
- Parent Meeting notesClick Here and Here,Here, Here, Here for airline luggage and security
- Please bring in your passports for photocopying and read, complete, and return the Medical Form and Permission Form.
- Vaccinations: Hepatitis A shot was recommended, but not required.
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Expedition
DETAILS:
Student Opportunities:
| This expedition will provide the amazing and unique opportunity to assist scientists in the study of the natural flora and fauna of the coral reef and cloud forest ecosystems at the Monteverde Research Institute in Costa Rica.
Students will study the Cloud Forest Ecology, Costa Rican Watersheds, Coastal Biology, Turtle Conservation, and cultural sensitivity. Click Here to view the Monteverde Institute and Costa Rica Itinerary.
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Learning Standards for this Expedition
Click Here and Here to see how this expedition aligns with the science learning standards for this course.
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Expedition Dates and Make Up School Work:
The expedition departs on March 17th and returns March 27. The times are yet to be determined. The trip duration is 11 days, but because there is no school on March 18th and 19th and an early dismissal on March 23rd the students will only miss 5.5 school days. All students will be expected to make up all class work the missed while on the trip and make arrangements with their teachers before departure.
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Expedition Cost and Payments:
The expedition cost is $2000. A $500 deposit is preferred by 11/4/10. Subsequent payments of $500 will be due on or near the first of December, January, and February with the total cost of $2000 completed by the first of March.The trip cost includes transportation, 3 meals per day, and all activities, but requires and DOES NOT include the cost of a passport.
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Attendance
The expedition is organized and will be participating with Dan Duclos and his Marine Biology class st Senior High School. He designed a site to assist with communication that you can access by clicking Here or accessing it through: dubuqueseniormarinebiology@wiggio.com -pass word -fish. There are 4 boys, 9 girls, 2 teachers, and 3 parent chaperons participating attending. Six of the students and 1 Teacher will be from Hempstead.
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Flight Information
We will fly out of Chicago. For flight information ClickHere or Click Here. I am waiting on details on traveling to and from Chicago.
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