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Let's Visit Belize! Virtual Travel Summer Camp (Ages 13-16)
In this 4-day camp students will learn all about Belize. We'll learn about the country, the culture, the people, languages spoken, bugs and animals, and other fun things. We'll even visit a Mayan ruin and explore the jungle!
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During this 4-day camp we are going to learn all about Belize! Did you know that Belize is a country in Central America? That it is a little smaller than Massachusetts, one of the smallest States in the United States? Or that its official language is English? During our exploration of Belize, we will cover a variety of topics and learn a lot about the people and culture of this diverse and beautiful country. Some of the topics include: - Location of Belize - Ethnic Groups - Languages...
4 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to BelizeToday we are going to start learning about Belize! Campers will view maps, see pictures of Belizeans, and listen to (and try!) the variety of languages found in the country. These are some questions students will be able to answer by the end of today's class. - Where in the world is Belize? - Belize is made up of how many ethnicities? - How many languages do they speak?! At the end of class, campers will receive a printable map of Belize.Lesson 2Cultural ExplorationToday we are going to learn about Belize's diverse culture! Campers will view pictures, videos, and hear my personal stories as we cover religions, food, and etiquette. These are some questions students will be able to answer by the end of today's class. - What are the religious beliefs found in Belize? - How can I be respectful when visiting Belize? - What are the most common types of food? At the end of class, campers will have printable recipes they can try out at home!Lesson 3Nature & WildlifeToday we are going to learn about Belize's nature and wildlife! Campers will view pictures and hear about my experiences with animals, the jungle, and all the bugs! These are some questions students will be able to answer by the end of today's class. - What are some unique animals of Belize? - What are some common insects? - Does Belize have endangered species? At the end of class, campers will receive a printable collage of the animals and bugs we talked about.Lesson 4Adventure DayToday we are going on an adventure! Using videos, photos, and stories, we'll hike through the jungle, tube down a river, visit Mayan ruins, and go to the beach! These are some questions I'll ask students at the end of camp. - Do you want to visit Belize? - What did you find most interesting? - If you could only choose one adventure, which one would it be? At the end of class, campers will receive printable post cards that they can share with their friends and family!
One of my favorite things to do in life (other than teaching and learning) is to travel. Although vacations are wonderful, my kind of travel is "living like a local". Back in 2008, I was working on my master's degree in Human Development & Family Sciences with a focus on gerontology (the fancy word for the study of aging). I came across a travel opportunity I just couldn't resist. So in the summer of 2008 I headed to Belize for six weeks to volunteer at Octavia Weight - one of the three nursing homes in the entire country. While there I lived with a local woman who made delicious food and taught me how to wash my clothes in a 5-gallon bucket. During the week, I lived like a local and on the weekends I became a tourist and did all kinds of fun things. In 2009, as I was finishing up my degree, I headed back to Belize for another six weeks to do my internship at the National Council on Ageing. My project was to provide Alzheimer's disease education to professionals and family caregivers so they could better understand, and help, the older population. My time was spent working and learning about a variety of people with different ethnicities, languages, and beliefs. Although I didn't do much sightseeing that time, I did eat a lot of delicious food, met wonderful people, and enjoyed the beauty of the country. My time there allowed me to learn about other people, learn about myself, and develop an appreciation for people who have different experiences from me. Now I want to share some of my fun experiences with kids so they too can become culturally aware and inspired to learn about others - no matter where they are in the world. Christy
I will provide printables each day that students can either print out or keep on their computers to show to their family and friends.
The information provided for this class will come from Encyclopedia Britannica (www.britannica.com), World Atlas (https://www.worldatlas.com/), and my own personal experience. My focus is to teach children about the diverse culture of Belize and provide examples to demonstrate to students the importance of learning about and respecting people who have different life experiences from ourselves.
Hello and welcome to my Outschool Page! I'm Christy, and I'm passionate about learning, teaching, and creating fun, educational classes for learners of all ages. With a master’s degree in Human Development & Family Science and over a decade of...
Group Class
$48
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
3-12 learners per class
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