World Strides Splash Into Science

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World StridesSplash Into Science

• Everglades National Park, Florida Keys, More!
• May 26-30, 2008

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What is the Splash Into Science Program?

• Offered by WorldStrides which is an educational
  travel company. (http//www.worldstrides.com)
• They are accredited
• Offer experiences in science outside of the
  classroom through educational and exciting
  destinations in Florida .

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Learn about Unique EcoSystems
Group arrives in Miami, FL and is met by
a WorldStrides representative. Orientation Student
s are welcomed by their Course Leader and
participate in an activity that introduces
the program and education topics Waves and
Water Energy and Ecosystems Atmospheric
Cycles Marine Life Environmental Interactions Mari
ne Careers Beach Snorkel Undersea Orientation Get
acquainted with snorkeling in the ocean
at Pennekamp State Park, the first undersea park
in the United States. Lunch Dolphin
Experience Dolphin Diversity Get into the water
with these playful mammals and study their
anatomy and physiology and marine animal
behavior patterns. Practice classification
principles and discover how internal structures
serve to help animals survive and adapt in
different conditions or environments. Nature
Hike Mangroves and Wild Tamarinds Navigate trails
and boardwalks through the mangrove swamps
at Pennekamp State park. Students may even
have close encounters with herons, egrets,
and cormorants. Dinner Island Dolphin Care The
Turtle Hospital Coral Reef Fish
Identification Garden Cove Kayak Trip Mangrove
Mystery Students kayak through four different
Floridian habitats as they study different
ways in which organisms interact and depend on
one another through food chains within these
different ecosystems.

• Garden Cove Kayak Trip
• Mangrove Mystery Students kayak through four
  different Floridian habitats as they study
  different ways in which organisms interact and
  depend on one another through food chains within
  these different ecosystems.

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Curry Hammock State Park

• Seagrass Exploration
• Students become field scientists as they collect
  organisms and water samples to understand various
  threats to the seagrass beds in this group of
  islands.

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Species Identification

• Identify plants and animals in these unique
  eco-systems

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Lifetime Experiences!

• Dolphin Experience -
• Island Dolphin Care Center
• Turtle Hospital

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Snorkeling

• Pennekamp State Park (underwater park)
• Reef Snorkel Trip

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How much will it cost?

• Splash Into Science program price 1,898 (quad
  occupancy)
• Includes the non-refundable 79 registration fee.

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What does the price include?

• Round-trip airfare
• Sightseeing transportation
• Hotel accommodations
• All Meals
• All admissions fees
• Tips
• Course Leader
• Field Journals
• On-line educational resources
• Accident health insurance
• Night chaperones in hotel

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How are we ever going to pay for this????

• A large bank account ?
• Visa Payment plans WorldStrides
• ECA tax credit (Ms. Alexander will explain)
• Other fund-raising opportunities through
  worldstrides.org

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Where do we stay?

• Key Largo Florida City
• ALL NIGHT SECURITY

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What are the meal arrangements?

• Meals are provided
• students are given meal vouchers

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What if someone needs medical attention?

• Always within 10 miles of hospital.
• Students will be asked to provide insurance
  information on registration form. Any students
  on medication will be responsible for taking it
  on their own.

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Who supervises the students on program?

• They are with responsible adults 24/7!
• (teachers, course leaders, program leaders,
  security guards)

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Ready to ship em off?

• Students will be notified if they have been
  chosen to participate
• Turn in 400 deposit to the bookstore with the
  white ECA sheets. (money will not be taken
  without the white ECA form (8161) or a parent
  letter opting out of the ECA tax credit)

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Who Can Participate?

• Students who do not display good behavior
  throughout the year will be eliminated from
  participation. (suspensions, ALC placement, etc.)
• If removed from the program (Student will receive
  a refund except for 79 non-refundable plus other
  WorldStrides fees if in the FRP)

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When is the balance of the money due?

• All remaining balances must be paid to
  WorldStrides by March 12, 2009.

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What if my child cannot go after paying the
deposit?

• WorldStrides Full Refund Program
• WorldStrides Standard Cancellation Policy
• Any money contributed as ECA money will not be
  refunded at anytime. (no double dipping!)

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No late deposits will be taken. If you miss this
deadline, you will not be permitted to attend.
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Program Coordinator

• Got Questions?
• 480-472-8377
• Kimberly Franklin

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May 2009 Florida SCIENCE TRIP
Dont Miss It!
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Any questions we can answer now?