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USA Trip in Grade 5
Every October the Grade 5 students take about an 18 day trip to the
USA. |
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The first four
days are spent camping in Zion Canyon in Utah. The last two
weeks are spent with a host family in Beaverton / Portland area
in Oregon. Students are paired with other Grade 5 students in
the area and spend their homestay with their buddy’s family.
They go to school with their buddy and participate in classes
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Zion Camp Horse Back Riding |
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Goals and Purpose of the Trip |
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Linguistic: |
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Students will learn to
understand and participate in English in classroom
activities / instruction. |
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Students will communicate in
English with American peers their same age in authentic
settings. |
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Cultural: |
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Students will gain a better
understanding of American society / culture and develop
deeper tolerance and respect for differences and other ways
of thinking. |
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Awaken students curiosity about
the world and broaden personal horizons. |
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Independent
Growth: |
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Students will develop a greater
sense of independence, maturity and self-confidence. |
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Students will learn patience &
flexibility. |
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Zion Camp Canyon & Students |
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1361-1 Nakamiyo, Ookanomiya,
Numazu, Shizuoka
Tel: 0559-24-3322 Fax: 0559-24-3352
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