Expedition Activity Outline

The Expedition Activity Outline is designed to help students engage actively with the virtual expedition content. This activity includes group tasks, guided discussion prompts, and reflection questions.

Group Tasks

1. Explore and Research:
   

   • In small groups, assign each group a specific culture, ecosystem, or innovation highlighted in the virtual expedition.
     
   • Use online resources and provided materials (e.g., the Interactive Slide Deck: Global Connections) to gather interesting facts and visuals.
     
     
     
     
     
     

2. Creative Presentation:
   

   • Have groups create a brief presentation (could be a digital poster, short video, or slide) summarizing their findings.
     
   • Encourage creativity by asking groups to incorporate local connections or similar aspects found in their community.
     
     
     
     
     
     

Discussion Prompts

• Cultural Similarities and Differences:
  
  What similarities and differences did you discover between the culture or ecosystem you studied and your local community?
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Technological Innovations:
  
  How do innovations in different parts of the world impact your life locally?
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Community Impact:
  
  How can learning about these global communities encourage more active involvement in your local community?
  
  
  
  
  
  

Reflection Questions

1. What was the most surprising fact you learned during this expedition and why?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. How did working in groups help you understand the topic differently?
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. In what ways do you see your local community impacting global ideas or vice versa?
   
   
   
   
   
   

Use these guidelines to facilitate active participation and encourage students to make meaningful connections between global discoveries and their everyday lives.