2012 GEOVENTURES

ICELAND - Land of Fire and Ice
July 22-29, 2012

Join us for a specially designed professional development experience to introduce you to a wide range of geologic phenomenon. A highly packed experiential design, during your travels you will explore volcanic processes, icecaps, glaciers, and the interaction of active earth systems science and human culture. A rich tapestry of discussions and field observation allow you first-hand knowledge and understanding.

Iceland is an island of contrasts; a land of glaciers, erupting volcanoes, and the midnight sun. A true earth scientist’s dream, Iceland’s rich geologic history and northern latitude provides the geology enthusiast the ultimate field exploration. The most sparsely populated country in Europe, its uninhabited interior is comprised of an arctic desert, punctuated with mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, and magnificent waterfalls. Experience the natural contrast during this 8 day field observation as you explore glaciers, icebergs, volcanoes, and even a hot spring or two.

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For information on obtaining graduate credits for teacher trips, click here for Weber State program details.

For more information, call Lisa on 1-800-451-7111 or email her on lisa@holbrooktravel.com or contact Gary Lewis on 1-303-357-1043.

Explore HAWAIIAN volcanoes
July 25 - August 1, 2012

TRIP IS FULL! (We are taking contact details for a similar trip next year).

Join an exciting and enthusiastic group of students and educators as they learn first-hand the wonders of active volcanism on the Big Island of Hawaii!

This eight-day field trip on the Big Island of Hawaii will introduce you to plate tectonics, hot spot volcanism and the geologic features and hazards associated with living on an active volcano. We will discuss volcanic edifices, eruption styles, magma evolution and see various types of lava flows, lava lakes, tree molds and lava trees, fault scarps, rifts, craters and calderas.

We will use our observations and new-found knowledge to discuss methods on how to effectively communicate geologic concepts with our peers, students, teachers and the general public.

This trip is designed for college students,teachers and teachers-in-training.

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For more information, call Gary Lewis on 1-303-357-1043 or email him at glewis@geosociety.org

2013 GEOVENTURES

Explore HAWAIIAN volcanoes
July 2013 (TBA)
(this trip will be open for all K-12 educators and their familes)

TRIP IS UNDER PLANNING

Join an exciting and enthusiastic group of educators and their families as they learn first-hand the wonders of active volcanism on the Big Island of Hawaii!

This seven-day field trip on the Big Island of Hawaii will introduce you to plate tectonics, hot spot volcanism and the geologic features and hazards associated with living on an active volcano. We will discuss volcanic edifices, eruption styles, magma evolution and see various types of lava flows, lava lakes, tree molds and lava trees, fault scarps, rifts, craters and calderas.

We will use our observations and new-found knowledge to discuss methods on how to effectively communicate geologic concepts with our peers, students, teachers and the general public.

This trip is designed for K-12 teachers but their families are very welcome. However, it will be a strenuous educational experience and all participants will be required to attend the activities every day. It is a great way for educators to share the experience with their family members. Children are welcome - but their care will be the complete responsibility of their parents/guardians.

Please note that every participant has to pay the full registration fee.

More details will be posted as they are confirmed.

For more information, email Gary Lewis on at glewis@geosociety.org

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS TO ATTEND GEOVENTURES

GSA is unable to provide financial support for teachers to attend these trips. However we suggest you try seeking funding form the following sources:

1. Your school or school district. Often funding is available - but not widely advertised. Ask, ask and ask again. Even a small amount can make a different. Make sure you go prepared i.e. know how you will be able to share your experience to enhance the teaching in your school and/or district and how you will be able to disseminate materials to other teachers. Be able to show how your attendance will greatly enhance the teaching of Earth science for all.

2. Local chapters of service clubs (Lyons, Rotary etc). Again, be ready to offer them back a talk at a meeting with slides of what you did and saw and how it will enhance your students experience in the classroom.

3. Rural teachers - Rural Trust's Global Teacher Fellowship website at www.globalteacherfellowship.ruraledu.org. Up to 25 fellowships will be awarded in 2012 to support the professional and personal development of rural teachers. The awards (up to $5,000 for individual teachers and $10,000 for a team of two or more teachers) support teachers' participation in self-designed summer learning experiences and a two-day place-based learning institute in the fall.

Teachers are encouraged to center their learning in an international travel and study experience , out of which they develop interdisciplinary, place-based learning curricula aligned with their specific state and local content standards.

Eligibility: Any K–12 teacher working full-time and teaching at least 60% time in a rural community can apply for the fellowship.

Come join us in experiencing some of the most spectacular geoscience on the planet.

OTHER TRIPS (NON GSA)

Under construction.