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Come Discover Classroom Earth!

Today’s AgendaGrueling QuizWhat do you want to know about Global Explorers and Educational Travel?Why International Travel?Linking Culture, Science, Service and LeadershipWhy Global Explorers?How to Make it a RealityQuestions and Answers


Grueling Quiz - Question #1

What continent has the most countries represented in the United Nations?

A. AsiaB. EuropeC. AfricaD. South America



The largest pyramid ever built was constructed in Egypt.

A. TrueB. False

Cholula Pyramid in Mexico – Base is 450m X 450 M



What of the following countries is the most densely populated?

A. JapanB. NetherlandsC. RwandaD. Singapore

6,489 People / km2



In what country would you find the airport with the highest elevation of any international airport in the world?

A. SwitzerlandB. BoliviaC. NepalD. Ethiopia

La Paz Airport - 13,313 ft



Big Money QuestionStakes Are High…What is the Capital…Of…Paraguay?Asunción!


Who is Global Explorers?

We are a nonprofit organization located in Fort Collins, CO driven by our passion for sharing the most educational and life-

changing travel experiences available to students of all abilities.


Why Travel?

Reflect – put things in perspective


Why Travel?

Discover new cultures


Why Travel?

Explore new ecosystems


Why Travel?

Be inspired to make a difference


Why Travel?

Conquer new challenges and overcome adversity


Why Travel?

Make new friends


Why Travel?

Have FUN!!!



Cross-disciplinary approachAttach a personal global experience AND…A personal local reactionKnowledge >Attitude >Behavior!

Linking Culture, Science, Service and Leadership through Educational Travel



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Developed from research by Harry Boyte, Institute for Democracy, www.publicwork.org


What Works in Service Learning?*

Curriculum IntegrationOngoing Cognitively Challenging ReflectionYouth VoiceRespect for DiversityMeaningful ServiceDurationMonitoring & Evaluation

*Billig, Shelley. 2007. Unpacking what works in service-learning. A report of the National Youth Leadership Council: Growing to Greatness 2007.


Why Global Explorers?Why Global Explorers?


What’s Different About Global Explorers?

Community-oriented, mission-driven nonprofit organizationWe start with EDUCATION as the main goalUnique and comprehensive 3-phase programDedicated to community, conservation and sustainabilityWe live our valuesWe give back to every community we visit, as well as to our local communities We are there to support you every step of the wayWe develop long-lasting bonds and relationships with our partners and our participants Nationally respected programs have been featured on ABC Nightline, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Sunday Morning and the Travel Channel


International Field Workshop

Follow-Up Service

Preparatory Curriculum

Global Explorers 3-Phase Program


Texas A&M Program Evaluation

*From An Evaluation of Global Explorers: A Preliminary Report by Mat Duerden - Texas A&M University, 2008


Valuable Lessons for Life…

My plan was to go to college, get a very practical degree and make a lot of money. Before that trip and that moment on Jane’s beach the rest of the world was just an afterthought in my life’s plan.

However, as I sat on the beach that fifty years ago Dr. Jane Goodall first stepped foot on and then went on to do so much good for the world, my thinking changed.

My plan changed on that trip, on that day, and in that moment. I was not going to come back home and forget all that I had seen. I came back inspired and motivated to make a difference.



Project Goals

$10,000 (USD) = Long-term tree nurseries in the five regions of Tanzania

Plant at least 3,000 trees in North America



Preparation – Curriculum

Integration

Leadership – Ongoing Cognitively

Challenging Reflection

Respect for Diversity

Meaningful Service

Youth Voice & Duration


Our Group Destinations

Amazon Adventure: Peru



Arctic Exploration: Canada



Baja Journey: Mexico



Sustainable Tropics: Costa Rica



Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley: Peru



African Discovery: Tanzania



The Mayan Yucatan: Mexico


Leading the Way

Lead: Step outside your comfort zone and learn to use adversity as an advantage and explore your leadership skills. Learn: Explore new cultures, understand global conservation issues, engage in community service and step up to become a responsible global citizen. Live: Experience the joy of travel and discover the power that you have to make a difference in the world.

Individual enrollment programs for students with and without disabilities


Leading the Way

Erik Weihenmayer14 to 21-year-old studentsBlind/ VI and Sighted6-9 month long commitmentSocial Awareness Campaign / Educating OthersTravel Channel, CBS Sunday Morning, NBC


LTW 2009 Expeditions

Iztaccíhuatl : MexicoNovember 6-14, 2009


LTW 2009 Expeditions

Rim to River : ArizonaJuly 7-21, 2010


LTW in a nutshell

September- December• Enrollment and Registration• Team Selected and Notified

January- April• Conference Calls• Preparatory Curriculum• Training Retreat in Colorado with Erik Weihenmayer

May-July• 1-3 Field Workshop

July- September• Follow Up Service Projects


What Can You Do?

Get a group together and serve as a group sponsor• You travel for free with 10 paying students

Nominate a student for LTW (blind/ VI or sighted!)• We accept nominations every fall

Help us spread the word! • Share the excitement of LTW with your network • List Serves, School Groups, Parent Groups, Web sites, Blogs, etc.

How?• Visit: us on the web www.globalexplorers.org• Email me: [email protected]• Call me: 877-627-1425

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