After School
LATW’s After School is a free virtual field trip series. Think of it as a slimed down GEOshow. These VFTs are 30-40 min. live programs, however we will not be using Quizizz. All interaction will be through the Zoom chat. These programs are also registration-less. I.e., all links below are live links and will only work win the program is live. You will not be able to pre-register.
April Events
Come hike up an active volcano and learn about why there are so many volcanoes in this small country. Don’t forget your hiking boots and marshmallows. It’s going to get hot on this one.
Themes: Geology, Earth Science, Physical Science, Culture
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Wednesday – April 3, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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Songkran is Thailand’s New Year. Songkran is a very unique holiday that may just be the largest water fight in the world. For three days (and up to five in some parts of the country), the people of Thailand celebrate the New Year by washing away the old in preparation for the New Year. Don’t forget your swimming gear, it’s going to be a wet one
Themes: New Year, Thailand, Culture, Celebrations
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Monday – April 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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Nyepi is the New Year in Bali, Indonesia. On this virtual field trip, we’ll see how the Balinese celebrate during their New Year’s celebrations and speak with a local Brahman to learn more about Bali’s unique religion and New Year’s celebration.
Themes: Culture, Earth Science, Marine Science, Coastal Ecology, Thailand, Rock cycle
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Wednesday – April 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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Join us this Saturday to learn how to make paper at home. We will be making paper together. You will need scrap paper, a screen, and a large tub of water (large enough for the screen to fit in).
Themes: STEAM, Art, Project-based learning
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Saturday – Apr. 20, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM Central (10:00 AM Eastern)
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On this VFT, we’ll be learning about one of our favorite forms of elephant tourism. It’s sustainable, it’s ethical, and it’s…smell? So throw on your hiking boots, watch your step, and let’s go make some poopoo paper! That’s right, we are headed to the POOPOOPAPER Park in Chang Mai, Thailand.
Themes: Thailand, Culture, Elephants, Papermaking, Tourism, Sustainability
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Monday – April 22, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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During this virtual field trip, we’ll take you to the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. You’ll be introduced to the Asian Elephant and the tourism industry that thrives off of this magnificent animal. Is it good or bad for the Elephants and the people that work with them? Well, join us to learn about the issues and you decide!
Themes: Elephants, Tourism, Thailand, Biology
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Wednesday – April 24, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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On this VFT, you’ll visit one of the overwintering sites of the Monarch Butterfly in Mexico. You’ll learn about what the Monarchs do in Mexico, when they come to Mexico, and about their cultural significance to the people of Mexico.
Themes: Monarch Butterflies, Culture, Mexico, Migration, Biology
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Monday – April 29, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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May Events
During this virtual field trip, we will learn more about Monarchs, their life cycle, their migration patterns, and ways that we can help the Monarch butterfly.
Themes: Animals, Adaptations, Habbitat planting, Culture
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Wednesday – May 1, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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On this program, we are taking you to Mexico; specifically, central Mexico. On this virtual field trip, you will be introduced to the richness of the culture found throughout the central region of Mexico. Join us and view this region through the lens of food, art, and sports.
Themes: Food, Sports, Religion, Celebrations, Culture
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Monday – May 6, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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On this VFT we will be visiting the Museum of Popular Art in Mexico City. We’ll introduce you to both the modern and traditional art of Mexico. You will see examples of religious, indigenous, and regional art found across the country.
Themes: Culture, Art, Religion, Celebrations
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Wednesday – May 8, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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On this program, you will virtually attend a cooking class in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We’ll learn about a few traditional ingredients and cooking techniques. We’ll also learn how to make a traditional Thai treat, Bananas & Coconut Milk. Bring your appetite and let’s eat around the world.
Themes: Thailand, Culture, Food, Sustainability
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Monday – May 13, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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On this virtual field trip, we will introduce you to Korean food. Join us as we travel to South Korea and learn about their culinary delights. So grab yourself some Kimchi and let’s eat around the world!
Themes: Culture, South Korea, Food, Customs
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Wednesday – May 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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Join us to make Bananas and Coconut Milk on this Project Saturday event.
To make this dish, you will need:
Bananas
Coconut Milk
Palm Sugar (If you don’t have palm sugar, you can substitute white sugar)
Salt
Themes: Culture, Food, Cooking
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Saturday – May 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM Central (10:00 AM Eastern)
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During this program, we will visit the Republic of Korea; aka. South Korea. You’ll get a brief introduction to Korean culture. We’ll be focusing on traditional and modern culture. Grab your passports and let’s go exploring!
Themes: Culture, South Korea, Traditional Culture, Modern Culture, Homes
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Monday – May 20, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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Join us in South Korea and go on a virtual temple stay at Golgulsa Temple. Golgulsa Temple is famous because it’s the modern home of Sunmudo, a Buddhist Martial Art. On this VFT, you’ll experience part of a traditional temple stay in Korea with the added element of Sunmudo training. Don’t forget to stretch, it’s going to be intense.
Themes: Culture, South Korea, Buddhism, Temple Stay, Material Arts
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Wednesday – May 22, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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The White Mountains are home to the highest and the most rugged mountains in the northern Appalachian Mountains. The White Mountains are the ancestral home of the Abenaki people and are a major destination during the fall foliage season and for outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Join this virtual field trip and let us introduce you to the White Mountains. We’ll discuss how glaciers carved and shaped these beloved mountains during the last ice age.
Themes: Culture, Geology, Ice Age, Glaciers
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Wednesday – May 29, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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June Events
Join this virtual field trip to learn about the Rideau Canal. The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an engineering marvel. It transports boats throughout the warm months and becomes one of the world’s largest ice rinks during the cold months.
Themes: Engineering, STEM, Culture
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Monday – June 3, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)
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On this virtual field trip, we’ll visit the Thompson Ice House Harvesting Museum in Maine. We’ll experience the ice harvest during the ice harvest festival and learn about the ice industry of old.
Themes: Ice Industry, History, Culture, Celebrations
Grades: 3-8 (suggested)
Date: Wednesday – June 5, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM Central (5:00 PM Eastern)