DESTINATION: Puerto Rico
THEMES: Science, Spanish, ecology, geography
LANGUAGE: English and Spanish
GROUP SIZE: 10-30 participants
PRESENTERS: Vamonos host and local guide

DESCRIPTION: Discover the only US national rainforest El Yunque and learn about Puero Rican caves.

PURPOSE: 

Familiarize yourself with the US’ only tropical rainforest and USFS
Develop an understanding for how we must protect our natural resources
Find out how El Yunque plays a crucial role in protecting Puerto Rico from hurricanes.
Learn the biological diversity of animals and plant species that are found in Caribbean rainforests and caves.
Learn the basics of speleology – discover different types of caves and where they are located in Puerto Rico. (Google Maps only)
Gain tools to broaden your perspective in history, geography, and language
Use your Spanish skills to interview and ask your host nature-related questions.

OVERVIEW

5 Mins: Meet your tour guide; introduction to this experience and to G Maps.
25-30 Min:Live ViTrip through El Yunque and Caves
5-10 mins: Q & A with tour guide

APPROPRIATENESS: This workshop is appropriate for students ages 10 and up. Teacher supervision is required for minors.

MATERIALS: None

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This workshop works best with a live audience and a teacher able to ask questions along the tour.

Formats Available: ViChat, ViTrip

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