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The Importance of Creating Classroom Culture in an Experiential Learning Community

Experiential Learning Depot

Hosting any event, fundraiser or service-learning could also be considered a group project, as it gives each student a small role to contribute toward one outcome. It could be related to one of the life skills seminars you are giving. The money we raise almost always goes towards field trips or fun learning materials.

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7 Profound Benefits of Education Through Travel?

Experiential Learning Depot

Students that travel with me on school trips go through seminars and complete several student-directed PBL projects pertinent to the designated "purpose" prior to the trip. You can also ask that your children help plan the travel experience and that they fundraise for trips.

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10 Quality Nutrition and Health Project Ideas for High School Students

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Nutrition Week Speaker/Workshop Series Driving Question: How can our class organize a series of interactive cooking workshops and nutrition seminars led by guest chefs, dietitians, and other community experts, providing practical skills and knowledge to empower community members to make informed choices about their diet and lifestyle?

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12 Community Action Project Ideas to Wrap Up the School Year

Experiential Learning Depot

Host a Fundraiser: Raising money is a great way to take action. Several of my students organized a holiday pie fundraiser at the time when the Syrian refugee crisis was front and center. They not only learned about the Syrian conflict but also how to organize an effective fundraiser. heritage fairs, speaker series, and more.

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8 Destinations for Affordable Study Abroad Programs under $2,000

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Each level includes grammar, reading, writing, speaking, oral comprehension and socio-cultural aspects such as Mexican history, literature and culture seminars. This program is designed to help students learn the Spanish language through immersion. Most programs also include excursions to different cities. Humanities. Culinary Arts.

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10 Super Cool Examples of Project-Based Learning Experiences Led by Students

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This student coordinated fundraisers to raise money for the trip. She taught a seminar on Hawaiian geology to the students taking the trip, and more. Together we planned a geology-focused trip for a handful of students to the Big Island of Hawaii. She played a major role in planning the trip details and itinerary.