Southeast Education Network Issue: 2010 Fall

Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach | 09/14/2010

Professional development needs to change. We know this. With the advent of the social web, learning is anytime, anywhere, networked and collaborative. And learning in this way is already being done in large measure by our students, without us. While more national organizations are calling for the teaching of 21st Century skills and the shift to a learning community framework, few models exist for preparing educators to understand how to be a co-learner with their students in this fast-changing learning landscape. Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

This fall, Lincoln makes a stop in Atlanta with the nationally touring exhibition, With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition. On display at the Atlanta History Center from September 4 – November 7, 2010, the exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of our nation’s most revered presidents. Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

Over one million people from around the world visit the World of Coca-Cola each year and each brings his or her own Coca-Cola story with them. Some may remember sharing an icy cold Coca-Cola with salted peanuts poured inside with their grandfather as reward for a hard day’s work in the garden. Some may recall the giant metal sign on the Little League fence where they played ball as a child that noted the sponsorship of their local bottler. Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

Educators looking for a place to make their students say “wow” will find that Chimney Rock is the place to be. With a nearly 1,000-acre classroom of outdoor fun, Chimney Rock has lots to keep kids amazed. Start by venturing into the tunnel leading to the Park’s 26-story elevator. Both the tunnel and elevator shaft were blasted into the mountain using eight tons of dynamite back in 1948 and 1949. Quite the engineering feat in its time, students can learn about the construction project through signage and pictures. After stepping out of the elevator, visitors make their way out to the Chimney, 315ft above the parking area and more than 1,000ft... Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

Ten-year-old Evan smiled as he climbed out of the Forest Service helicopter from his tag-along mission to improve habitat for wildlife. The hum of the propellers and the roar of the engine in the flight simulator were something he didn’t want his friend Keisha to miss. He found her across the room holding a wild turkey feather and listening to a wise Native American elder tell stories of how his people used wildlife to sustain themselves long ago. The two fifth-graders and their classmates were in the middle of an exciting field trip to the Wild Turkey Center and Winchester Museum in Edgefield, S.C. Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

As the bell rings in the 2010-2011 school year, there are many more educational choices to include on your next Outer Banks’ field trip. Tourism representatives from the sixteen Northeastern counties of North Carolina have developed itineraries that give visitors reasons to stop along the way. With little or no cost, these experiences that are rich in history and environmental education can revive your annual field trip to the Outer Banks. Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

Imagine a land with no cars, buildings, or running water. The only other people had a different culture and spoke a different language. The land was vast, pristine, and natural. This was Roanoke Island when English explorers stepped off their ships. Roanoke Island Festival Park, across from the Manteo waterfront, is a 25-acre interactive attraction, representing the first English settlement attempt in 1585. Read More...

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CARL WHITE | 08/23/2010

Kingston Township was named in honor of Great Britain’s King George II and officially opened for settlement on February 26, 1734. This was part of South Carolina Governor Robert Johnson’s “Township Scheme” to increase security within 100 miles from Charleston along the waterways. Among the first were the “Poor Protestants from Ireland” that chose to make their new life in Kingston Township. Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

Located in the heart of a city that has rescued countless buildings and structures, a new type of history is being saved: endangered sea turtles. A trip to Charleston’s #1 attraction, the South Carolina Aquarium, and visitors will see firsthand the magic of our beloved reptiles of the sea. The Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital, South Carolina’s only sea turtle rehabilitation center, provides injured sea turtles a second chance at survival. For those who get a chance to see it, a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Turtle Hospital will provide visitors with one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences. Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

If you’re looking for the “Southern Jewel” everyone is talking about, you’ve finally found it! Berkeley County, South Carolina, located just minutes from Downtown Charleston and 1 ½ hours from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is cradled in what is quickly becoming known as the “emerging new south” and offers visitors a 12,000 year old education. Churches and History Berkeley County is rich in history, and legends. Many who visit the area tour the historical churches located throughout the county. These churches date back from the 1700s and have been immaculately maintained so locals and visitors can step back into time. The St. Stephen Episcopa... Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va. offers guests the opportunity to go above and beyond the traditional theme park experience. Learn what it takes to open Busch Gardens every day, check out the inner workings of the park’s world-class coasters or meet amazing animals up-close. No matter the interest, there is something for everyone with a Busch Gardens behind-the-scenes experience. Read More...

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VIRGINIA GABRIELE | 08/23/2010

Virginia’s natural heritage comes alive for students when they visit the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News, The museum introduces students to more than 250 living species native to Virginia through exhibits, discovery centers and interactive hands-on exhibits. This fall, the museum will offer new 20-minute presentations that student groups can add to a self-guided visit. “Our fast-paced, interactive science presentations truly bring science to life,” says Education Director Chris Lewis. “Imagine the thrill of safely getting up close and personal with wild animals and touching real museum specimens that are usually only seen behind glass... Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

Located conveniently along the Mid-Atlantic coast between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, Norfolk, VA is the ideal destination for action-packed and affordable, educational tours. With an abundance of outdoor activities, historical and cultural attractions, this seaport city offers exciting choices for new learning. Read More...

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| 08/23/2010

Since the opening of the National Museum of the Marine Corps in November 2006, more than 70,000 students and youth groups have visited and participated in the museum’s education programs, both formal and informal. The formal activities target hands-on learning and curriculum offerings for elementary, middle and high school students and teachers. A major element of this is a school outreach “Teaching Trunk” program that takes Marine Corps reproduction artifacts and equipment from various historical eras into schools prior to student visits. Classroom activities are distributed to the teachers before the students arrive at the museum in order t... Read More...

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LESLIE GRAY BAKER | 08/23/2010

The Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia and the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine have been a favorite destination for families for years – and this season is no exception. Read More...

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