USA History / Mr.Saindon
February 6 to February 10
OBJECTIVES
By the end of January, I will be able to:
Describe and explain the powers given to the:
Legislative Branch - Congress...listing the 3 major powers of the Senate and the House
Executive Branch ...list the 2 major roles and 5 major powers of the President
Judicial Branch and be able to explain in writing the role the Supreme Court plays in keping the other two branches in check
How does the Civil Rights Movement cause the Supreme Court/President/Congress to follow through on its job of upholding the Constitution?
Mission
The impact of this trip and the experiences your child will have on this journey will:
Open their eyes to the world
Provide a point of reference for all future learnings
Give meaning and context to the happenings here in our own country and throughout the world.
Research-Study After Research-Study
Shows
The Positive Affects Of
Student Travel:
Student-travel provides a wonderful experience strengthening the
knowledge base and critical thinking skills in so many areas
Student-travel develops self-esteem and a sense of personal responsibility
Student-travel creates a resolve and commitment to life-long learning
Adventure:
The Itinerary
Download and print the Itinerary. Conduct your own research on a few of the sites that we will be visiting. Check out the hotels and restaurants. We will be out the door every morning between 6:30am and 7:30am and back, for good night's sleep in our hotel between 9:00pm and 10:00pm.
What to Pack?
In a world in which “glamping” is an accepted form of outdoor recreation, it’s no surprise that we tend to overpack. We want to be sure we have all the necessary creature comforts in the event of an apocalypse. However, when packing for a student trip, we need to be a bit more discerning. Chances are good that space is limited so we need to make the most of what we bring. Below is a handy guide to use when packing for a student trip…
Go to your School Tours of America portal and click on the button: Resources to learn more about the sites we will be visiting. Much more valuable information can be found here
