Scholars are required to attend classes to prepare for the trip. The classes will take place after dismissal on TBA.
Geography– Scholars will be expected to be able to identify the countries of North and South America. Scholars can practice doing this at Seterra Geography Games
Journalling– Scholars will be expected to journal every day on the trip. In order to get ready for this, scholars will also journal each Wednesday. Scholars will be provided a small journal.
Spanish Language Acquisition- Depending upon a scholar’s Spanish ability, scholars will either receive basic Spanish instructi0n every other Wednesday or be assigned to an advanced book club. The book club will read El Arquero by Pablo Cuehlo. All scholars, regardless of Spanish ability, will also be expected to do ten language lessons a week on Duolingo. GRCS has set up a school account on Duolingo which can be accessed at home.
Burpee Museum Partnership– Galapagos has partnered with the Burpee Museum to provide educational activities related to the flora, fauna and environment found in Costa Rica. Scholars will attend approximately eight classes at the Burpee Museum.