tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19051781344840023932024-02-20T18:44:41.750-08:00Off to the Griffith Observatory!!!Take your students to a place where they can be astronomers for the day.Daisy Alvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16526607296641348378noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905178134484002393.post-53054116662701830372009-08-31T15:28:00.000-07:002009-08-31T16:42:04.804-07:00H) Other inexpensive educational sites in Los Angeles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOGAP9UtTZZHrOfg29AFCKtAjt9-n9B6GYyUQhSH1F-eVbLFqlvbAmlxKgjseLkGmqpfHntFspO3xXT26oOMfNiK7NoTMsqjc7yx7VNI0zM-cfL-5A4upRQ-yAyI0hlikYhid4wVtvHCzS/s1600-h/Explore-Catalog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOGAP9UtTZZHrOfg29AFCKtAjt9-n9B6GYyUQhSH1F-eVbLFqlvbAmlxKgjseLkGmqpfHntFspO3xXT26oOMfNiK7NoTMsqjc7yx7VNI0zM-cfL-5A4upRQ-yAyI0hlikYhid4wVtvHCzS/s400/Explore-Catalog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376276040593473154" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Following are links to a few other interesting educational sites in Los Angeles. The prices are affordable ranging from free to $9 for adults. There are a few special prices at some of these locations for specific groups such as seniors, students, groups and children under five. Please follow the links for further inquiry. </span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><ul><li><a href="http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/">Cabrillo Marine Aquarium</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><a href="http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/"> </a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">(Donation of $5 for adults, $1 for children)</span></li><li><a href="http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/"></a><a href="http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/">California Science Center</a> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">(Free!!!!!!!!!!!!)</span></li><li><a href="http://www.tarpits.org/">Page Museum - La Brea Tar Pits</a> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">(Children 5-12 $2, adults $7)</span></li><li><a href="http://www.nhm.org/">Natural History Museum of Los Angeles</a> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">(Children 5-12 $2, adults $9)</span></li><li><a href="http://www.mjt.org/">Museum of Jurassic Technology</a> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">(Children 12-under Free, adults $5)</span></li><li><a href="http://www.getty.edu/museum/">The J. Paul Getty Museum</a> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">(Free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span>)</li><li><br /></li></ul>Daisy Alvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16526607296641348378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905178134484002393.post-87784688070229816272009-08-31T15:27:00.000-07:002009-08-31T16:42:33.102-07:00G) Griffith Park<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZauPH0c5Kub5jaqMFaF-HA4JBCmmWOtvmUDexDGDSo-Yva-zS6T6bdgjaCt20suDgpQpdJHNSIGVsL0Qp7LfKu0bHwkUv8FG1qN99m0T5nVBSVJjDpN3NpFwP4Yf9NlAGhURKkWhUIFM/s1600-h/The+Greek+Theatre+shot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZauPH0c5Kub5jaqMFaF-HA4JBCmmWOtvmUDexDGDSo-Yva-zS6T6bdgjaCt20suDgpQpdJHNSIGVsL0Qp7LfKu0bHwkUv8FG1qN99m0T5nVBSVJjDpN3NpFwP4Yf9NlAGhURKkWhUIFM/s400/The+Greek+Theatre+shot.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376258227625854146" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">(picture of The Greek Theatre)</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, -webkit-fantasy;color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, fantasy;color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">Griffith park is 4,210 acres of land in Los Angeles California which offers an abundance of entertainment options such as</span> </span></span><a href="http://www.greektheatrela.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Greek Theatre</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.lazoo.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Los Angeles Zoo</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Autry National Center</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">view of the</span> </span></span><a href="http://www.hollywoodsign.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Hollywood Sign</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.griffithobs.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Griffith Observatory</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">... just to mention a few. For further information on Griffith Park please follow the link below. </span></span></span><div><br /></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://www.lacity.org/rap/dos/parks/griffithpk/griffith.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Welcome to Griffith Park</span></a></li></ul></div></div>Daisy Alvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16526607296641348378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905178134484002393.post-18026416246290817152009-08-31T15:26:00.000-07:002009-08-31T16:42:56.088-07:00F) How you can help the efforts of the observatory<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_V45wuK2N0K2JCWsO_xZUeIxptbts2D3WogVdMT1gMM3L9kgpYrHWLrKwDd1Cgfg_dFQHrX5atQOh1JKC1J_Dq_FBCcbG4GtulHiH_SD-QUxWgaejKlZVeDULlTGOnCsQgCrT9nvsOfZD/s1600-h/foto-logo.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 44px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_V45wuK2N0K2JCWsO_xZUeIxptbts2D3WogVdMT1gMM3L9kgpYrHWLrKwDd1Cgfg_dFQHrX5atQOh1JKC1J_Dq_FBCcbG4GtulHiH_SD-QUxWgaejKlZVeDULlTGOnCsQgCrT9nvsOfZD/s320/foto-logo.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376253027934545714" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>There are many forms of contributing to the Griffith Observatory. Friends of the Observatory (FOTO) is a non-profit organization whose supporters are people who value what the observatory has to offer to the community. You can help these efforts by becoming a member of FOTO through a contribution. There are twelve levels of membership with prices ranging from $45-$25,000. As a member you, and eight people you would like to add, would receive many benefits such as discounts, acknowledgment in the news letter, subscription to </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The Observer</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">, and much, much more. For further information including volunteering, please click the link below</span></span></span>. </div><div><br /></div><ul><li><a href="http://www.lacity.org/disclaim/disclaim.cfm?goto=http://www.friendsoftheobservatory.com/">www.FriendsOfTheObservatory.com</a> </li></ul><div><br /></div>Daisy Alvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16526607296641348378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905178134484002393.post-48069065323991187412009-08-31T15:25:00.000-07:002009-08-31T16:54:50.160-07:00E) Photos of our fieldtrip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kKcd-vz_SgGxyl-pbx8N5yaGN0OSZbGdj6VyarlgoMtND5b77o2C54xdcF0dP8ULar6yPrTmvnQyE6yCNpd2NxzGK-4K2fzoMrjSFtJ0mh6kL6i-b9LBTBQny941GP0F6uODA73K1pgU/s1600-h/exhibit.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kKcd-vz_SgGxyl-pbx8N5yaGN0OSZbGdj6VyarlgoMtND5b77o2C54xdcF0dP8ULar6yPrTmvnQyE6yCNpd2NxzGK-4K2fzoMrjSFtJ0mh6kL6i-b9LBTBQny941GP0F6uODA73K1pgU/s320/exhibit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376229869243607874" /></a> <img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHZGF4MR1NvqB7L7u5hGVx4BsMVf9YGWLkHXcD7yHgMgH1NygzWXamGTQ4HWGM_Y9Vprbs0Y1b9vdfk8cOcYbvZ_wlQTUC_UqLOPxK4dyvIrCucmQx8qSTDyOiwrr6V-i1kh3a2u3oQTd/s320/bzeiss_telescope.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376229852572838882" /> <img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmRBvDQv1Lzhz-yjfKZfNKPp0SedR0aZO15ghn-weGtBvuhd6q9X2NrikY4I2yZVwIy7BZRhZxoA8W-kUlHRWafm7NCTW8Ut-XOhFlMoygOntxIomuj_o3r-L8Ltcq8PTTvr8KV3EL1xLc/s320/solar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376229861429037954" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, -webkit-fantasy;color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(In order of appearance)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">(Astronomers Monument, Zeiss Telescope, Transformation:Planets </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">into Landscapes)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjewFz7zYuD86HMS3dRsC9bYPdT5z0HwzMoE5DnqmwcAK_wgsesu3Nb11cPypSIm4DesN3j926M_hbLz9uE3Amb1A6lT2GmLAM0-joXlvrPIMi7K8L4jsB-Z_K4jGzbAiJ1AYMsKXCA3cUS/s1600-h/observatory+2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjewFz7zYuD86HMS3dRsC9bYPdT5z0HwzMoE5DnqmwcAK_wgsesu3Nb11cPypSIm4DesN3j926M_hbLz9uE3Amb1A6lT2GmLAM0-joXlvrPIMi7K8L4jsB-Z_K4jGzbAiJ1AYMsKXCA3cUS/s200/observatory+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376227910374431922" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;">Outdoor Cafe===></span></span></span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Great views of Down town Los Angeles...</span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Yb48Wb_e5tvjf9LdTpdf6LLKVxQNGgs2FpbdyZ8J9_SCDkfMYj1TLs7zMOMNQpvLCZ7nHSe5iKszjnplquBUfbQ4694AFUSgJVIDJSuDcw_PskkuRrmrdwcV3lxs0eiORyAw_XH5kX-U/s1600-h/obervatory+1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Yb48Wb_e5tvjf9LdTpdf6LLKVxQNGgs2FpbdyZ8J9_SCDkfMYj1TLs7zMOMNQpvLCZ7nHSe5iKszjnplquBUfbQ4694AFUSgJVIDJSuDcw_PskkuRrmrdwcV3lxs0eiORyAw_XH5kX-U/s200/obervatory+1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376226936336325474" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">It's a great way for students to get in some outdoor exercise</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdVIUzThMg4rIRylS6ASFUs5i9VihIeXBffsrcsuouhIOf9fJ1D9IFs4ik8zl9-koVjzToPBMUmtCxjLZuc9-OAN1n5y0lfVu3ib0m7K84gpUbaAi1VHti8xnh092QqytKet30lNnaH9E/s1600-h/hike+8.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdVIUzThMg4rIRylS6ASFUs5i9VihIeXBffsrcsuouhIOf9fJ1D9IFs4ik8zl9-koVjzToPBMUmtCxjLZuc9-OAN1n5y0lfVu3ib0m7K84gpUbaAi1VHti8xnh092QqytKet30lNnaH9E/s200/hike+8.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376225901239222018" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">During the hike, students can get a view of the historic Hollywood sign</span></span></div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRB2DIyMfjNDh1i-Do2oGJitql5XOaP7T9aPtt23DCL5KQDsDrHTkC19DrFMeGxf5JJK1FvW4SEo59JfUKedFjXnwJAvJsd4bIdQPyTWNCKjfwfl96DcV1wih3MXZIL5DxqoZSFAwVEBM/s1600-h/hike+6.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRB2DIyMfjNDh1i-Do2oGJitql5XOaP7T9aPtt23DCL5KQDsDrHTkC19DrFMeGxf5JJK1FvW4SEo59JfUKedFjXnwJAvJsd4bIdQPyTWNCKjfwfl96DcV1wih3MXZIL5DxqoZSFAwVEBM/s200/hike+6.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376224949978296114" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><br /></span></div></div>Daisy Alvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16526607296641348378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905178134484002393.post-38363956189765379402009-08-31T15:24:00.000-07:002009-08-31T16:44:19.932-07:00D) What will I do to debrief students after I have attended the field trip?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBB_TyQ9CoWUDnCkz_LUCcplEWzI1xpr0TZ9TqB80cM3qoF_yOvcdZQ-EVbs_rJdyw2k0jsurwjaUolgscmL_6dmuZ5hO-wV5kjJtqazv-3H3EekEFztXhIlHgs6ShvCa_NUtcEX6eMMt/s1600-h/hike+5.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBB_TyQ9CoWUDnCkz_LUCcplEWzI1xpr0TZ9TqB80cM3qoF_yOvcdZQ-EVbs_rJdyw2k0jsurwjaUolgscmL_6dmuZ5hO-wV5kjJtqazv-3H3EekEFztXhIlHgs6ShvCa_NUtcEX6eMMt/s200/hike+5.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376222982705581298" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117); ">I asked my students their favorite part of the trip to the observatory...a particular exhibit, the hike, the view? I also had my students pair share which was their favorite exhibit and why. </span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuFaTyROcMGQGm3u_K5ilY5Bvb2ncW5bRR1b73lwx9M5vvGGOeWJxOSrllFn6Ac_gyqo_gi0FEWBMnih1Clud7O8W-0XSdFjYYgV4d8fq6DiDL9gmcEj2dmwHnoPdWN2MbGxmcLDZsQs3/s1600-h/hike+4.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuFaTyROcMGQGm3u_K5ilY5Bvb2ncW5bRR1b73lwx9M5vvGGOeWJxOSrllFn6Ac_gyqo_gi0FEWBMnih1Clud7O8W-0XSdFjYYgV4d8fq6DiDL9gmcEj2dmwHnoPdWN2MbGxmcLDZsQs3/s200/hike+4.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376222975334547410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCEpLEIUW-fKD5ueSnJ7IWcNIwa7xqF2aB2Me-85DoXXjfsqWadyEsC748MUf83NvkwMbRrcBgnSoJR8aYQXi6oq41jahUs8ixiNKcI-Y33qQXa79UsIVU9pEdwUP83Dhwh6Jdk_hJ2dI/s1600-h/hike+2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCEpLEIUW-fKD5ueSnJ7IWcNIwa7xqF2aB2Me-85DoXXjfsqWadyEsC748MUf83NvkwMbRrcBgnSoJR8aYQXi6oq41jahUs8ixiNKcI-Y33qQXa79UsIVU9pEdwUP83Dhwh6Jdk_hJ2dI/s200/hike+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376221534193695538" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(53, 28, 117); ">Students also shared something they learned and if it was what they expected it would be. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCR88nNi_3XAFqZALL7IT0ZZgOwVviXS-hnSLqSfW4LZKkgDMCzmFzRDlpYZ_1i47naGY1iH3ds7jlcZ_bONveZhMLIBFLu1qRpnkLxfLn6FTSgWYtjXIqeJY6SKd8ZMMMD359r7EmdxXg/s1600-h/hike+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCR88nNi_3XAFqZALL7IT0ZZgOwVviXS-hnSLqSfW4LZKkgDMCzmFzRDlpYZ_1i47naGY1iH3ds7jlcZ_bONveZhMLIBFLu1qRpnkLxfLn6FTSgWYtjXIqeJY6SKd8ZMMMD359r7EmdxXg/s320/hike+3.png" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#351C75;"><br /></span><span style="color:#351c75;">We wrote a class letter expressing our gratitude to the non-profit organization whom made our trip possible. We sent the letter to the following address:</span><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:red;"><br /></span></div><div><span style=" font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:red;">Griffith Observatory</span></div><div><span style=" font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:red;">2800 East Observatory Road</span><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:red;">Los Angeles, CA 90027</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div>Daisy Alvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16526607296641348378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905178134484002393.post-50461931203934907022009-08-31T15:23:00.000-07:002009-08-31T16:44:55.006-07:00C) What Resource materials are available to assist my preparation, teaching?<div><span style="color:#351c75;">Here are a few links to sites that will be beneficial for teachers, students, and parents before visiting the observatory: </span></div><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"><br /></span></div><ul><li><a href="http://www.griffithobs.org/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Griffith Park Observatory official website.</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.lacity.org/rap/observatory/globalimages/GOMap8_5x11.pdf"><span style="color:#3333ff;">PDF downloadable map of the Griffith Park Observatory's new exhibits.</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.localhikes.com/HikeData.asp?DispType=0&ActiveHike=21&GetHikesStateID=1&ID=4604"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Mt. Hollywood</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.kidsastronomy.com/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Astronomy For Kids - KidsAstronomy.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://health.kaboose.com/active-kids/hiking_tips.html"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Hiking Safety Tips - Outdoor Sports for Families - Camping, Hiking ...</span></a></li></ul><div><a href="http://www.griffithobs.org/"></a></div>Daisy Alvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16526607296641348378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905178134484002393.post-71537521223156827212009-08-31T15:22:00.000-07:002009-08-31T16:45:20.541-07:00(B) What would I need to do to prepare my students before the visit (consider adaptations for English learners and students with special needs)?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3PzRH9JpuglfIJX-z_WrVA76l9JgjibTnohwkvSUaj1tp2NOQf2EgFc69F2mXi6x9115eJMq7XkjOX-fOX_TvNZFetVQSC8YIvldgeMgg9eWrVahyvFOu70ctTgIoGZ6qqumPBXC6qJp/s1600-h/astronomy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376176659236403826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3PzRH9JpuglfIJX-z_WrVA76l9JgjibTnohwkvSUaj1tp2NOQf2EgFc69F2mXi6x9115eJMq7XkjOX-fOX_TvNZFetVQSC8YIvldgeMgg9eWrVahyvFOu70ctTgIoGZ6qqumPBXC6qJp/s200/astronomy.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 127px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS8BWUZsHkvlpX3XlISFlN_l4JGLcE7hUV5K5wfZFyJ41SpJinVrUprjSkR_tfc_9LvvgN7xXGaP6IBhiuDoefDFiDuKcVVVzHPdaebCCZaAE2Gw1HXSJcE1-fZkN131mcQrAU160w6Tt/s1600-h/hydrate.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376176267751891538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS8BWUZsHkvlpX3XlISFlN_l4JGLcE7hUV5K5wfZFyJ41SpJinVrUprjSkR_tfc_9LvvgN7xXGaP6IBhiuDoefDFiDuKcVVVzHPdaebCCZaAE2Gw1HXSJcE1-fZkN131mcQrAU160w6Tt/s320/hydrate.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 136px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 115px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm5wH2huL_gf1TQIEsCPKnNaNSngnLEePUC5-GpH56SG8OU4zyFrGnXMDBiuLjP3ld9j6fPkI7-1C0hWEU92dosJ9p6jTyrKNfOTFs4MzTlsbZDvbq65ss10ZHXBg3Kmr3eiv2BmCDED5/s1600-h/safety.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376175688895264770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm5wH2huL_gf1TQIEsCPKnNaNSngnLEePUC5-GpH56SG8OU4zyFrGnXMDBiuLjP3ld9j6fPkI7-1C0hWEU92dosJ9p6jTyrKNfOTFs4MzTlsbZDvbq65ss10ZHXBg3Kmr3eiv2BmCDED5/s320/safety.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 93px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 124px;" /></a><br /><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"></span><br /><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"></span><br /><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"></span><br /><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span style="color:#351c75;">There are many things that I need to do to prepare my students for their visit to the observatory.</span></div><div><span style="color:#351c75;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Helvetica, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#351c75;">1) </span></span><span style=" ;font-family:Helvetica, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#351c75;">The first discussion prior to any field trip is safety precautions. Discuss possible scenarios with the students such as getting lost or injured. Have a plan set in to place that is clear enough for every student to understand. Inform them the dangers of the nature walk such as not walking too close to the edge and always staying at eyes view of the adults. </span></span><br /><span style="color:#351c75;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Helvetica, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#351c75;">2) </span></span><span style=" ;font-family:Helvetica, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#351c75;">The students will be spending plenty of time walking and being active so it is important to make sure everyone has plenty of water to drink. Staying hydrated is extremely important to avoid heat strokes or loss of energy. Dehydration is severely dangerous and the students should be aware of that. Also making sure that they have plenty of sunscreen for the time of the nature walk. </span></span><br /><span style="color:#351c75;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Helvetica, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#351c75;">3)</span></span><span style=" ;font-family:Helvetica, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#351c75;"> </span><span style=" ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><span style="color:#351c75;">Students need knowledge about what astronomy is. Students begin to learn about astronomy in the fifth grade so if you are taking younger students in make sure they have an idea about astronomy and the universe. </span></span></span></div><div><span style="color:#351c75;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#351c75;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Helvetica, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#351c75;">4) </span></span><span style="color:#351c75;">Students need knowledge of the observatory. Discuss the various exhibits the observatory has to offer in both the exterior and interior as well as history about the Griffith park observatory. </span></div><div><span style=" ;font-family:Helvetica, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#351c75;"><br /></span> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Helvetica, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#351c75;">5) </span></span><span style=" ;font-family:Helvetica, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#351c75;">The key to making this a successful trip is to make it fun. Engage the students in discussions about the world out there beyond anything we can see. Get them pumped up about visiting this wonderful site and this will be a trip they will likely cherish for years to come. </span></span></div></span>Daisy Alvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16526607296641348378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905178134484002393.post-47692877058113698782009-08-31T15:21:00.000-07:002009-09-01T09:16:05.678-07:00(A) What special benefits could my students gain from visiting this site?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-oWIeI04TrOFVwyCZo4Yo-aKwBsxqjWFKY3t736Nz9xbQBZQqDLK0gHj1k2DaSwDWAwnbiVPZCFR7MCKfu3qsg7sVq5xUH8xXynQ_LTG3Rw9ZLwvkCmf5HY6BShFAh6hlVx93yutLLnn/s1600-h/griffith.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375656449026496466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-oWIeI04TrOFVwyCZo4Yo-aKwBsxqjWFKY3t736Nz9xbQBZQqDLK0gHj1k2DaSwDWAwnbiVPZCFR7MCKfu3qsg7sVq5xUH8xXynQ_LTG3Rw9ZLwvkCmf5HY6BShFAh6hlVx93yutLLnn/s200/griffith.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 162px;" /></a><br /><span style="color:#351c75;">There are many benefits to visiting this site! Griffith Park Observatory sits atop Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles California. My students have the opportunity to enjoy a FREE trip to an amazing place that came to be thanks to the dream of one man, Col. Griffith Jenkins, Griffith (pictured up above). Thanks to his grand donation to the city of Los Angeles, they were able to build an expansive observatory where people from all around the world can come to L.A. and see the sky through the eyes of an astronomer. </span><br /><div><span style="color:#351c75;">My students can learn an abundance of information about the world beyond the naked eye. There are various scientific exhibits, as well as telescopes in which children can get a better view of the sky. Besides learning, students can participate in a simple 3 mile round trip nature walk up to the observatory where they will have the opportunity to see beautiful Los Angeles in a panoramic view! This is a great opportunity to share with students the importance of practicing safety when going on a hike. This will be a memory my students will cherish forever and possibly be able to share with their children some day. </span></div><div><span style="color:#351c75;">FYI: There are school programs availalble but there are limitations. Please visit the website for further inquiry</span><span style=" ;font-family:arial, sans-serif;color:green;">: <span style=" ;font-family:Times;color:black;"><a href="http://www.griffithobservatory.org/school.html">Griffith Observatory - School Programs</a></span></span></div>Daisy Alvarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16526607296641348378noreply@blogger.com1