We´ve arrived safely in La Fortuna at the base of the active volcano, Arenal. We spent the afternoon at Don Juan´s farm learning about organic ways to grow your food. Our students helped Don Juan fertilize plants, feed the farm´s two cows, pull some casava out of the ground, pick lettuce and spinach for our dinner, and everyone tried some very interesting, shocking and amazing leaves and other plants.
We´re now in the town of La Fortuna for an hour of shopping before heading to the other side of Arenal to try to catch a glimpse of the lava flow. It´s a clear night so luck is in our favor.
Tomorrow: Zip-lining! Miss Connolly can´t wait and I think everyone else is pretty excited, too. Here´s to finding another Internet cafe soon!
As always: Pura vida!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
We've Landed in Costa Rica!
After our adventures in the air and in Dallas, we've finally made it to San Jose, Costa Rica!
We're tired and excited...
And ready for a week of exploration, learning and fun!
We're not sure when we'll be able to blog again, but know that we are safe in our hotel with our guide, Roberto and driver, Mario. Pura vida!
We're tired and excited...
And ready for a week of exploration, learning and fun!
We're not sure when we'll be able to blog again, but know that we are safe in our hotel with our guide, Roberto and driver, Mario. Pura vida!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Exploring the Volcano
The one event that I am looking forward to most on our trip is our visit to an active volcano. This will be thrilling for me because I have never seen an actual volcano in person, let alone an active volcano. Though I may not see the volcano erupt, I will be satisfied just to be there to explore the area surrounding the volcano.
Nathan T
Nathan T
Fuddrucker Night
The Fuddrucker night was a success! We raised over $212 from the raffle and bake sale alone. We have no idea how much we raised from the restaurant itself, but it's probably a lot. Thanks to everyone who supported.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Fuddrucker Fundraiser Night
On Thursday, February 11th our Eco-Club will be hosting a fundraiser at Fuddruckers in Reading between 5:00 and 8:00pm. Any Parker friends or famiy interested in supporting our club’s service and adventures during our trip to Costa Rica should attend. To participate, bring the coupon available on the Parker Edline website and present to the Fuddrucker staff at time of purchase. 20% of your bill will go directly to the Parker Eco-Club! There will also be a drawing for a fantastic IMAX gift basket with two tickets to a future IMAX movie of your choice. This basket is valued at over $50 but can be yours free if your ticket is selected. A bake sale will also be held.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Falalalalah The Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees was a big support to the RTEF or the Reading Technology Education Foundation. It is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the technology. Every dollar spent went to the total sum of money to buy technology for every school in Reading. This foundation has bought laptops for the Parker Middle School. Other than just trees being bidded on, there were silent auctions that were going on. Some of the items included gift cards to various places. You would get 1 ticket for $1. For $5 you would get 6 tickets. If you won then you would get the tree and what was on it.
There were many jobs at the festival that kept it running. For one, there was a snack bar that supplied refreshments to the people who came there. Second, people handed out voting slips for which tree was the best and scavenger hunts that could be turned in for a free ticket. There were some people who helped people make cookies for anyone who wanted one. At the table for the Mission of Deeds people ran the table for a bed for a child. People would donate a dollar and every 90 dollars, one bed could be given to a needy child. Last but not least, there were people who ran the check-in table.
At the Snack shack, we sold a variety of foods. We sold popcorn, chips, candy, pizza, water, and soda. We charged one dollar for each of the items. Business started out slow, but after an hour or so, people began to buy food and beverages in case they got hungry or thirsty.
There were many jobs at the festival that kept it running. For one, there was a snack bar that supplied refreshments to the people who came there. Second, people handed out voting slips for which tree was the best and scavenger hunts that could be turned in for a free ticket. There were some people who helped people make cookies for anyone who wanted one. At the table for the Mission of Deeds people ran the table for a bed for a child. People would donate a dollar and every 90 dollars, one bed could be given to a needy child. Last but not least, there were people who ran the check-in table.
At the Snack shack, we sold a variety of foods. We sold popcorn, chips, candy, pizza, water, and soda. We charged one dollar for each of the items. Business started out slow, but after an hour or so, people began to buy food and beverages in case they got hungry or thirsty.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Publishing Voice Threads
Our goal today is to create a 3 picture VoiceThread that contains the following information.
1) A picture of yourself with some basic interests (nothing too personal!)
2) A slide describing a Costa Rican habitat (caribbean coastline, cloudforest, rainforest canopy, Costa Rican freshwater river, etc.)
3) A slide describing one type of animal or plant species that can be observed in the habitat described in slide two
Our goal will be to embed our VoiceThreads onto our blogs at the conclusion of the club meeting.
1) A picture of yourself with some basic interests (nothing too personal!)
2) A slide describing a Costa Rican habitat (caribbean coastline, cloudforest, rainforest canopy, Costa Rican freshwater river, etc.)
3) A slide describing one type of animal or plant species that can be observed in the habitat described in slide two
Our goal will be to embed our VoiceThreads onto our blogs at the conclusion of the club meeting.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Club Activity #3 - Using Voice Thread
Today, students will be making 3 slide voicethreads and commenting on one another's voicethreads. The objective:
1) Create a login for voicethread.com
2) Find information and photographs on either cloudrainforests or the costa rican caribbean coastline.
3) Post audio and text comments including facts on their photographs
4) Comment on fellow classmates voicethreads.
5) Post voicethread on to our blogs.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Club Activity #2 - Blog Setup!
Today we are jumping in to the blogosphere and getting ourselves up and running with students very own blogs. Each student will be setup with their own blog through edublogs where they will be able to document their learning through the Eco-Club and their investigations of the country.
Today's goals are as follows:
1) Setup each student with a blog
2) Investigate widgits and have students setup their own widgets
3) Read a Costa Rica blog post that interests you and write about what you learned and why you feel you find it so curious!
Here are some blogs to get you started, but feel free to find your own as well!
Tamarindo, Costa Rica daily photo blog - Each blog post has a curious photo and summary regarding the picture.
Yo-Yo (You're-On-Your-Own) in Paradise - An individual explorers blog about their exploration of the country.
A New Life in Costa Rica - The daily diary of a family who picked up all of their belongings in the "Estados Unidos" and moved to Costa Rica to enjoy a new life of exploration!
Today's goals are as follows:
1) Setup each student with a blog
2) Investigate widgits and have students setup their own widgets
3) Read a Costa Rica blog post that interests you and write about what you learned and why you feel you find it so curious!
Here are some blogs to get you started, but feel free to find your own as well!
Tamarindo, Costa Rica daily photo blog - Each blog post has a curious photo and summary regarding the picture.
Yo-Yo (You're-On-Your-Own) in Paradise - An individual explorers blog about their exploration of the country.
A New Life in Costa Rica - The daily diary of a family who picked up all of their belongings in the "Estados Unidos" and moved to Costa Rica to enjoy a new life of exploration!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Fall Registration Still Open for Costa Rica Trip April 2010
Hello, Travelers!
The deadline for Costa Rica Trip April 2010 registration is October 2nd, 2009.
Please click on the first link below to register for the trip.
Please refer to the packet available online by following the second link below to review FAQs such as the itinerary, overall costs, due dates, Eco-Club attendance, and others. Please email Sean Musselman (smusselman@reading.k12.ma.us) or Norah Connolly (nconnolly@reading.k12.ma.us) with any questions not covered in the packet or for a copy of the packet. Pura Vida!
** There will be a parent and student 2010 Eco-Club and trip meeting Thursday, September 17th at 6:00 in Mr. Musselman's Room 214. ** Please contact Miss Connolly in the Library if you cannot attend: nconnolly@reading.k12.ma.us **
Remember: If you register for the trip you are also committing to bi-monthly Eco-Club meetings in Mr. Musselman's Room 214. Schedule will be posted at the evening meeting on September 17th.
Click here for the registration form
Click here for the Costa Rica Eco-Club Information Packet
The deadline for Costa Rica Trip April 2010 registration is October 2nd, 2009.
Please click on the first link below to register for the trip.
Please refer to the packet available online by following the second link below to review FAQs such as the itinerary, overall costs, due dates, Eco-Club attendance, and others. Please email Sean Musselman (smusselman@reading.k12.ma.us) or Norah Connolly (nconnolly@reading.k12.ma.us) with any questions not covered in the packet or for a copy of the packet. Pura Vida!
** There will be a parent and student 2010 Eco-Club and trip meeting Thursday, September 17th at 6:00 in Mr. Musselman's Room 214. ** Please contact Miss Connolly in the Library if you cannot attend: nconnolly@reading.k12.ma.us **
Remember: If you register for the trip you are also committing to bi-monthly Eco-Club meetings in Mr. Musselman's Room 214. Schedule will be posted at the evening meeting on September 17th.
Click here for the registration form
Click here for the Costa Rica Eco-Club Information Packet
Monday, June 8, 2009
Register for 2010 Eco-Club Today!
Hello, Travelers! Please use the form link below to fill out information Mr. Musselman and Miss Connolly need to secure your spot on the April 2010 trip to Costa Rica. Please refer to the packet available online by following the link below to review FAQ's such as the itinerary, overall costs, due dates, Eco-Club attendance, and others. Please email Sean Musselman (smusselman@reading.k12.ma.us) or Norah Connolly (nconnolly@reading.k12.ma.us) with any questions not covered in the packet or for a copy of the packet. Pura Vida!
** There will be a parent and student 2010 trip meeting Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00 in Mr. Musselman's Room 214. ** Please contact Miss Connolly in the Library if you cannot attend: nconnolly@reading.k12.ma.us **
Click here for the registration form
Click here for the Costa Rica Eco-Club information packet
** There will be a parent and student 2010 trip meeting Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00 in Mr. Musselman's Room 214. ** Please contact Miss Connolly in the Library if you cannot attend: nconnolly@reading.k12.ma.us **
Click here for the registration form
Click here for the Costa Rica Eco-Club information packet
Friday, May 15, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Pura Vida Costa Rica
After a few soccer games and a wild ride on zip lines through the cloud forest...
Friday, May 1, 2009
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