Another Amazon adventure is set to begin. Students from Arizona arrive in the Amazon tonight Lead by their fearless teacher, Meredith Morrissey. You can followtheir adventure with Meredith's blog
Study abroad and gaining international experience are critical to citizens of the world today. In order to compete in the international economy, we need to have an educated, well-traveled, resilient population.
The Morpho Institute's insight:
WOW! This is pretty cool. The White House gathered together key players to discuss the importance of study abroad.
February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I Fantastical insects, glowing fungi, leaf-cutter ant colonies and glorious sights of canopies stretching as far as the eye can see. These are just some of...
While hordes of tourists with cameras swarming through rainforests is also obviously not what we want, the more people understand these incredible ecosystems, whether through actually visiting themselves or learning proactively, the better. Only increased awareness of the power and possibility that rainforests create for us can inspire the conviction needed to actually do something - before it's too late.
Ross is a seasoned traveller but packing is always a challenge for him. So we set him the task of whittling down his must-have items to pack for the Amazon.
Teens Who Took Educational Trips Get Better Grades, Have Higher Incomes ...
The Morpho Institute's insight:
You bet! Respondents to a recent survey think that taking educational trips -- defined as “trips taken with school or family that incorporated learning activities” -- made them more interested in learning and influenced their career choice. And that's enough to make educational trips seem pretty darn powerful.
Some of the survey’s more encouraging finds:
89% of survey respondents said educational travel had a “positive impact” on their education and/or career.86% said travel made them more intellectually curious. 80% said travel made them more interested in what they learned at school. 59% said travel helped them get better grades. 52% said travel influenced their career choice. 34% said travel made them a better person. 90% said their trips were educational, fun, engaging and/or inspiring.
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One of our 2015 Amazon teacher leaders has written an wonderful collection of reflections on the impacts of sharing the Amazon with students. Enjoy!