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by sean redding
Jan 27, 2005
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heather you need to contact me
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by Canal Corridor Association
Jan 29, 2005
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Free Summer Workshops on Canal-Era History –
Learn About One of the Best-Kept Secrets of American
History: The I&M Canal
Five-day teacher workshops exploring the themes of
immigration, transportation, western expansion and city
building through study of the U.S. Canal Era, using the
I...See More/blockquote>
Free Summer Workshops on Canal-Era History –
Learn About One of the Best-Kept Secrets of American
History: The I&M Canal
Five-day teacher workshops exploring the themes of
immigration, transportation, western expansion and city
building through study of the U.S. Canal Era, using the
Illinois & Michigan Canal as a case study for the canal
experience. Made possible through a grant from the
National Endowment for the Humanities, the workshops are
for K-12 teachers across the U.S.
Workshop highlights include
• $500 stipend for each participant
• Discounted graduate credit available
• Presentations by noted canal historians, scholars
and authors
• Field visits to sites throughout the I&M Canal
National Heritage Corridor
• Access to I&M Canal Archives at Lewis University
Library
• A wealth of resources, including unpublished
primary source documents
• Development of a curriculum project for classroom
use
The workshops will be held at the Gaylord Building
Historic Site, 25 miles from downtown Chicago and on the
I&M Canal.
Choose from one of three sessions: June 27-July 1, July 12-
16 or July 25-29, 2005.
Application deadline: March 15, 2005. Go to
[link removed].
Sponsored by Canal Corridor Association and Lewis
University. Made possible by a grant through the Landmarks
of American History program of the National Endowment for
the Humanities.
/blockquote>
Please desist from misrepresenting yourself as a person
from EVERY STATE just so you can SPAM the boards.
Read this:
[link removed]
by Robert K Stewart
Mar 12, 2005
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Some years ago,( about 20 0r 25) I bought a hard cover
book in a book store, at my home town in Pittsburg, Ks.
It's title was "Natural Horsemanship/Western Dressage" by
Charles O'Williams. He was an old time horse trainer from
Montanna, and that's all he ever did,as far as I know. I
learned more from tha...See More/blockquote>
Some years ago,( about 20 0r 25) I bought a hard cover
book in a book store, at my home town in Pittsburg, Ks.
It's title was "Natural Horsemanship/Western Dressage" by
Charles O'Williams. He was an old time horse trainer from
Montanna, and that's all he ever did,as far as I know. I
learned more from that book than I ever did from these
modern , so-called "cowboys",but I lost the book years
ago, and I can't seem to find it anywhere- stores, ebay, e-
net, etc. I imagine it is out of print and is no longer
being published. Can somebody give me some help with this
matter- would really like to find a copy of this book.
by Nancy Aitken
Mar 21, 2005
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Teachers' Professional Development Programs
Proyecto Campanario Campanario, begun in 1990, is a
conservation initiative in the Osa Peninsula dedicated to
protecting what remains of the lowland tropical rain
forests of the region. Campanario is actively involved in
sustainable development efforts in the...See More/blockquote>
Teachers' Professional Development Programs
Proyecto Campanario Campanario, begun in 1990, is a
conservation initiative in the Osa Peninsula dedicated to
protecting what remains of the lowland tropical rain
forests of the region. Campanario is actively involved in
sustainable development efforts in the region and offers
environmental education workshops, courses, and vacations
to national and international students of all ages.
Campanario will be overseeing the natural history and
research component of the course. Please view the
Campanario web site at: [link removed]
PROJECT CAMPANARIO focuses on conservation and community
activities conducive to and promoting sustainable living
and development. The founders of PROJECT CAMPANARIO know
that the Osa Península's natural endowment is unique and
worth conserving for present and future generations.
Proyecto Campanario's second mission is to promote
environmental education to all who spend time at
Campanario, both local and international visitors.
Campanario offers 4 basic programs to accommodate different
age levels, interests, and different lengths of stay.
Please select the program best suited for you:
Ecological Tourism Expeditions for the adult or family
group. Rainforest Conservation Camps for families and/or
middle and high school students. Tropical Ecology Student
Courses for university, high school, and middle school
students. Tropical Ecology Teachers' Programs.
RAINFOREST CONSERVATION CAMP The Ultimate Field Trip for
Teachers
New schedule for 2005: 19/June - 24/June 26/June - 1/July
7/August - 12/August 14/August - 19/August
Contact Us As Soon As Possible.
What Rainforest Conservation Camp is all about. . .
You will have a week of adventure exploring the tropical
forests: highland páramo, mangrove, and lowland primary,
secondary, and successional rainforests. You’ll also be
visiting nearby protected areas, recording observations,
exploring tide pools, participating in lectures and
discussions, performing your own investigation, and
learning about the pressures affecting this area. There
will be time for swimming, snorkeling, and just relaxing.
You can expect to be challenged in your treks through the
rainforest, to get wet, dirty, and tired, to experience a
corner of the world few people know, and to have a great
time.
Where You’ll Stay. . .
The Campanario field station is rustic, but comfortable,
with all the basic necessities: large kitchen & dining
hall, screened-in bunkrooms, tiled bathrooms, clothes
washing sinks, library, study / lab tables, and a large
front porch looking out to the beach. Solar panels provide
a bit of lighting in the evenings. Trails start at the
front door and the secluded beach is just a stone’s throw
away.
How You’ll Get There. . .
Getting to Campanario is an adventure in itself. You’ll
travel by chartered bus south from San José, visiting
various life zones, winding through banana and oil palm
plantations to the river village of Sierpe. There you board
a boat to travel down the Sierpe River, spending some time
in the dense mangrove forest before heading out to the
ocean at high tide and down the coast to Campanario. Once
in the Campanario cove, everyone hops out into the warm
water to carry the cargo to the field station
HABITATS AND CULTURE OF COSTA RICA 2-week session and
3-week session
New schedule for 2005: 14 Day / 13 Night Course: 3/July -
16/July 24/July - 6/August
21 Day / 20 Night Course: 26/June - 16/July
Contact Us As Soon As Possible.
Course Description:
Habitats and Culture of Costa Rica offers an environmental
overview of present day Costa Rica that emphasizes the
natural history of its diverse landscapes as well as the
language and customs of the people. You as a student,
journey across Costa Rica’s extraordinary geography: from
coral lagoon to once-glaciated peaks of volcanic rock,
experiencing cloud forests, lowland rainforests, and
mangrove swamps. Along the way, you will learn about
typical menus, rural schools, and the practices of tropical
agriculture. You will receive instruction in the rudiments
of conversational Spanish, participate in a service
project, and investigate the flora and fauna of different
eco-systems. Your goal is to gain an understanding of Costa
Rica’s environment within a cultural context.
Several days of residence at the remote Campanario field
station on the Osa Peninsula anchor the course and provide
a setting for learning to conduct simple field
investigations.
Course Formats: Two course formats are offered: a two week
course and a 3 week course. Credit is offered at two levels
(see below): (1) Professional Development and (2) Degree
Applicable. Academic credit is given through Lewis and
Clark College in Oregon.
Two week session: The 14 day session gives 2 semester hours
of credit: 1 credit hour in science education and 1 credit
hour in social studies education. The course is basically
split between classes and trips with the San José area and
the field experience in the Campanario Biological Station.
Three week session: The 21 day session gives 4 semester
hours of credit: 2 credit hours in science education and 2
credit hours in social studies education. This longer
session allows for a further study of the tropical dry
forests of Guanacaste.
Note: 2 semester hours is the equivalent of 3 quarter hours
of credit. Write to us for the course numbers and for
instructions as to how to register.
(1) Graduate credit for Professional Development is
designed to respond to the ongoing educational needs of
practicing professionals. These credits are generally not
applicable to a degree program but typically meet licensing
requirements and staff development needs. A Credit/No
Credit evaluation will be given.
(2) Degree Applicable graduate credit is offered through
the Graduate School of Education at Lewis and Clark
College. This option demands additional work during the
course and high expectations for reading, writing, and
presentation of work for evaluation. A letter grade for the
course will be given.
Participating Organizations: Institute for Central American
Studies (ICAS) ICAS was founded in San José, Costa Rica in
1982 and seeks to disseminate accurate and reliable
information about political and socio-economic development
in the region and to provide education about the language,
history and politics of Central America. ICAS will be
overseeing the Spanish language learning and San José
cultural aspects of the course. Please view the ICAS web
site: [link removed]
Lewis and Clark College Lewis and Clark Graduate School of
Education is offering the course for academic credit under
the approval of Dr. Charles Ault. For many years, Dr. Ault
has offered “Ecoscapes: Costa Rica”, a similar course
leading to a Masters in Education. He is now happy to offer
the benefits of this course to non-degree and non-Lewis and
Clark students through “Habitats and Culture of Costa
Rica”. Please view the Lewis and Clark College web site at:
[link removed]
Write – E-mail – Call us for an application and information
on course outline, itinerary, fees, and instructions for
obtaining academic credit.
Other Information You Should Know
Security and Safety. . .
There is a first aid kit at the field station, a boat is
ready in case of emergencies, and a cellular phone is
available for necessary communication with the outside
world. The water is potable, and the dining hall &
dormitories are completely screened. Meals, while not
gourmet, are nutritous & plentiful, with lots of fruits &
veggies. Each participant must have travel insurance which
will be adequate for remote locations like Campanario.
Insurance should cover med-evacuations, just in case.
How You Sign Up. . .
Sign-ups should be made as early as possible (space is
limited) and at least 30 days prior to the trip. We need a
50% deposit to secure your reservation. The deposit can be
made with your trip coordinator or directly to us. Payment
may be made by cash, travelers’ checks or bank checks made
out to Campanario S.A., The remainder is due during
orientation in San José and should be paid in cash at that
time.
Should cancellation be necessary, 50% of the deposit can be
refunded if you advise us in writing at least 30 days
before the initiation of the trip. Sorry, we are unable to
offer refunds on deposits after that date because
preparations for the camp session will have gone into
effect.
Once you’ve made your reservations, we’ll send you a list
of things to pack and how to get ready for your trip.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Click here for updated costs.
Return to Home Proyecto Campanario Tel: +506 - 258-5778 *
Fax: +506 - 256-0374 [link removed]
Leslie Harley Mrketing Campanario Staff
by Kim de Courcy
May 18, 2005
/blockquote>
Since 1931, The Experiment in International Living has been
sending high school students abroad for cross-cultural
immersion programs. In 1997 we began a special program in
France for outstanding students. The goal of this special
program is to combine classic elements of Experiment in
International Livi...See More/blockquote>
Since 1931, The Experiment in International Living has been
sending high school students abroad for cross-cultural
immersion programs. In 1997 we began a special program in
France for outstanding students. The goal of this special
program is to combine classic elements of Experiment in
International Living summer high school study abroad
programs with a focus on public policy and community
service. A select group of public and private high
schools and non-profit youth educational mentoring
organizations from around the world have been invited to
nominate talented and motivated students to be considered
for the program.
The France New Frontiers program engages participants in a
cross-cultural orientation and homestay. In addition, the
program challenges students to immerse themselves in French
culture through work internships and direct community
service with Parisian public service agencies. Students
will participate in a five week program that includes a
homestay, community service, work internships in Paris and
a week of travel in the Pyrenees. Students are eligible
for a need-based scholarship that could be up to 100% of
the program fee.
Here at the end of our outreach season, we are looking for
two dynamic sophomore or junior students to participate in
the program this year. I have attached more information
and the application. Please let me know ASAP if you have
any students in mind as we are very late in the cycle and
would need to interview the students this week.
Thanks and please feel free to contact me with questions!
Kim de Courcy
Regional Outreach Manager
The Experiment in International Living
Kipling Road, Box 676, Brattleboro VT. 05302
802-380-4028 (cell)
802-258-3425 (office)
[email removed]
/blockquote>
We only need 9 more states and MT is one of them.
Here is how it works:
I am going to start one more time to organize a USA postcard
> exchange for next school year. I want this to be a 100%
> success with every class that participates making a
> committment to see this project through ...See More/blockquote>
We only need 9 more states and MT is one of them.
Here is how it works:
I am going to start one more time to organize a USA postcard
> exchange for next school year. I want this to be a 100%
> success with every class that participates making a
> committment to see this project through completely. Please
> do not take a spot unless you are absolutely positive that
> you want to do this project with your class. WE are all
> counting on you! Here is how it works:
>
> 1. Your class will send out 49 postcards about your state.
> 1 to each participating class.
>
> 2. All postcards will be mailed out during 1st semester.
> From September to January.
>
> 3. Your class will receive a postcard from each state in
> the U.S.
>
> 4. If you are interested send me your name and state ASAP.
> Remember I am only taking one class per state so first come
> first in. I will send you an email confirming whether you
> made the list and asking for your school mailing list.
> You may post on this thread if you are interested in
> joining. Please put State Name in the Subject line. Please
> include an email address so I can get back to you right
away.
>
> 5. In late summer I will hope to have the list compiled and
> will email all participants a list of names and mailing
> addresses in labels format for easy printing.
>
> 6. Any grade level may participate.
>
> 7. It is a fun project to learn U.S. geography and the
> students love every day when a new postcard arrives.
>
> 8. Please only serious participants apply! We want this
> project to be a huge success.
If you want to join EMAIL me ASAP with your school mailing
address.
>
> Hope to hear from you soon!
>
> Thanks!
>
/blockquote>
We are in need of the following states still for our
postcard exchange:
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, HI, ID, IA, KY, LA, ME,
MD, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC,ND, RI, SD,TN, VT, VA,
WA, WI, WY
If you are interested and your state is listed above
please email me crutherford_308yahoo.com<...See More/blockquote>
We are in need of the following states still for our
postcard exchange:
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, HI, ID, IA, KY, LA, ME,
MD, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC,ND, RI, SD,TN, VT, VA,
WA, WI, WY
If you are interested and your state is listed above
please email me crutherford_308yahoo.com
your:
Full Name
School Name
School Address
Grade
email address
We are only having one participant per state. Let me know
if you have any questions.
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Amanda Yother?
Is there any way that we may know eachother? It looks as
though you posted this last year... But maybe you'll get my
response to your post. I'm Krisie, have a twin Katie.
Originally from MT. Maybe you'll receive this and we'll both
be surprised we know eachother?
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