March 2008 -
7th and 8th graders
7th and 8th graders
After two successful trips to Costa Rica in 2004 and 2006, a third group of seventh and
eighth grade students and adults will embark on another trip during spring break of
March 2008. The study tour is an elective program. Organized and led by the
conservation and education group called EcoTeach, it is coordinated by DDS science
teacher, Diane Duffus, and DDS physical education teacher, Laurie Schoch.
This is a 12-day immersion in the natural environment and culture of this beautiful
country. Students take part in real scientific research and conservation projects while
being exposed first-hand to the wonders of Costa Rica, including its varied cultures,
major ecological zones and animal life, plus one of the most active volcanoes in the
western hemisphere. Some of the highlights of the itinerary include:
eighth grade students and adults will embark on another trip during spring break of
March 2008. The study tour is an elective program. Organized and led by the
conservation and education group called EcoTeach, it is coordinated by DDS science
teacher, Diane Duffus, and DDS physical education teacher, Laurie Schoch.
This is a 12-day immersion in the natural environment and culture of this beautiful
country. Students take part in real scientific research and conservation projects while
being exposed first-hand to the wonders of Costa Rica, including its varied cultures,
major ecological zones and animal life, plus one of the most active volcanoes in the
western hemisphere. Some of the highlights of the itinerary include:
- Participation in sea turtle field research program
- Visit remote Bribri Indian village and school in Talamanca Mountains
- 1 night home stay with a Costa Rican farming family
- Participation in reforestation (tree-planting) work for habitat restoration of the
Great Green Macaw - White-water rafting down the Sarapiqui River
- Visit to Arenal Volcano/waterfall/soak in hot springs
- Visit to Monteverde cloud forest/zipline through the rainforest canopy
- Beaches, rainforests, mountains, butterfly gardens
Costa Rica Study Tour
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