trip Tuesday 29th September to Friday 2nd October 2015 Why do we - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

F3 Paraty Field trip

Tuesday 29th September to Friday 2nd October 2015

Why do we take pupils to Paraty?

• This is a cross-curricular trip organised by four

departments: Geography, English and Brazilian

• Studies. Pupils will be looking at specific topics

related to each of these subjects, as well as some of the links between them:

• 1. To study how tourism can affect environments

and people;

• 2. To study coastal landforms and processes;
• 3. To develop pupils’ research and writing skills;
• 4. To learn about Brazilian history;
• 5. To develop data collection and teamwork skills.

Which staff are going?

• Mr. Bruno Lanfranchi – Second Head Brazilian

Studies Department & História/Geografia teacher

• Mr Morgan – Deputy Head
• Ms Rebecca Owen – Head of Enrichment &

Geography teacher

• Mr James Ford – Head of Form 3
• Ms Alda Giorno – Geografia teacher
• Miss Julie Tidd – English teacher
• Mr Fabio Almeida – Geography.

Arrangements for the first day

• f the trip – Tuesday 29th

September:

• We will be leaving school at 0700, so please ensure you

arrive at school in good time;

• There will be two buses parked outside school, one for

boys and one for girls. Go straight to your respective bus, take your bag to the luggage hold and then register with the teacher at the door of the bus, before getting on it;

• On the bus, seatbelts are to be worn at all times and no

externally audible music or games – headphones only please;

• We will be stopping for a very good lunch at about 1130,

so no food needs to be brought onto the bus.

Itinerary

What specific activities do pupils do in Paraty?

Pupils will take part in a carousel of activities:

• 1. Visit the Historic Centre and complete a study of

how tourism has affected Paraty, its people, economy and environment (Geography);

• 2. Studying coastal landforms and processes on a

boat trip around Paraty Bay (Geografia);

• 3. A walking tour of the Caminho do Ouro to learn

about the region’s history (História);

• 4. Completing a piece of informative and persuasive

writing (English).

Academic field trip: goals

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understanding that territory is

changed by time, environmental dynamics and societies.

• Establishment of links between the

past and the present to describe, explain and criticise social, political and geographical phenomena.

• Enable pupils to recognise

themselves as historical and social beings, whose awareness is key in interpreting collective memory and cultural identity.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understanding that territory is

changed by time, environmental dynamics and societies.

• Establishment of links between the

past and the present to describe, explain and criticise social, political and geographical phenomena.

• Enable pupils to recognise

themselves as historical and social beings, whose awareness is key in interpreting collective memory and cultural identity.

SKILLS:

• Observing
• Listening
• Selecting information
• Comparing and

contrasting

• Synthesising
• Analysing
• Associating

SKILLS:

• Observing
• Listening
• Selecting information
• Comparing and

contrasting

• Synthesising
• Analysing
• Associating

Where do we stay?

Santa Clara Hotel. Rodovia Rio-Santos, Km 563 - Paraty -

RJ - Brasil - 23970-000. Telephone: (24) 3371-8900. Their website is http://www.santaclarahotel.com.br/

Rules, regulations and timings

 When on the bus, seatbelts must be worn at all times;  Normal School Rules apply;  Pupils are not allowed to enter each others’ rooms. No leaving of rooms after lights out;  Pupils must carefully follow all instructions given by Teachers and Monitors at all times;  Pupils are responsible for looking after their own possessions;  No externally audible music to be played. No speakers - headphones only please;  No laptops or video game consoles please. Departure: 0700 on Tuesday 29th September Return around 1630 on Friday 2nd October

What should pupils bring?

 Please see detailed kit list included with letter to parents  Appropriate clothing for both wet/cold weather and warm/sunny conditions, including a waterproof jacket;  - Casual change of clothes for evening activities/meals in the hotel and in Paraty;  - Personal toiletries, including insect repellent and sun screen;  - Sports wear including running shoes;  - Swim wear, towel, sun hat and sun shades;  - Water bottle, small rucksack /backpack;  - Pens and pencils;  - A small amount of spending money, in the region of R$100.00 – all money is the full responsibility of the pupil;  - Camera;  MP3 player/tablet and headphones for the journey: to be used sensibly and responsibly  No laptops or video game allowed

Departure: 0700 on Tuesday 29th September Return around 1630 on Friday 2nd October