Friday, September 23, 2011

Toyota International Teacher Program to Costa Rica 2011

Four hundred teachers applied. Twenty-six were selected to participate. 
The adventure is becoming more real now that the itinerary has arrived!
November 19-20, 2011 
San Antonio, Texas  
Orientation and discussion of our lesson plans

November 21-22, 2011
San Jose, Costa Rica
Costa Rica's approach to environmental challenges and solutions
Education in Costa Rica
Visit to a bilingual private school
U.S. Embassy visit
Pre-Columbian history- archeological site visit

November 23-26, 2011
Earth University, Guacimo
Sustainable agriculture
Visit to rural schools
Home stay on local farms
Birdwatching

November 27-29, 2011
La Selva, Sarapiqui
Biodiversity
Biological Reserves
Cacao and chocolate
Service projects

November 30 - December 1, 2011
La Fortuna
Ecotourism
Volcanic activity and geologic history

December 2, 2011
San Jose
Carbon neutrality
Final debrief

December 3, 2011
Home to New Jersey

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