Learning in, around the Grand Canyon

A 5 day tour of Arizona
from our Student issue,
Fall 2011.

Discovery Student Adventures invites teachers and students in grades 5–12 to explore the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon — one of the world’s great natural wonders—and the majestic Southwest.  

“Our exclusive journeys offer unique behind-the-scenes access to people and places around the globe. Teachers and students learn about the world in an entirely different way alongside in-country experts through hands-on activities, experiencing things they have only read about in textbooks,” said Susannah Stoltz, vice president of Discovery Student Adventures.

While on a Discovery Student Adventure at the Grand Canyon, travelers participate in exclusive activities, assist local park rangers in a service project and learn every minute of every day.

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Day One

Explore distant galaxies with astronomers at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff.

Get special access during an educational workshop with professional stargazers as you learn about universe and study the stars.

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Day Two

Hike the magnificent South Rim of the Grand Canyon with a park ranger during an all-day expedition that will lead you through the geological history of the vast canyon.

Learn about the impact visitors have on the area, the local ecosystem and how you can help reduce the carbon footprint.

Keep your eyes open for the rare California condor and learn about conservation efforts to protect one of the world’s largest birds.

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Day Three

Discover one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America when you trek to prehistoric pueblo ruins at Montezuma Castle National Monument.

Study the science behind Biosphere 2, a research center with seven separate ecosystems used to explore the possible use of artificial biospheres in space colonization.

Settle into your accommodations at a working ranch and enjoy an authentic Western barbecue.

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Day Four

Hike into the desert with a naturalist and study all of the animals and plants that live in the area; learn desert survival techniques.

Venture into your surroundings and choose your own adventure: mountain biking, horseback riding, or swimming.

Join park rangers in collecting important desert data to help preserve Saguaro National Park. Measure the growth of the giant saguaros and analyze how changes in the natural ecosystem are affecting this species of cactus.

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Day Five

Saddle up and head into the picturesque hills for a pancake breakfast and watch the desert come alive during a two-hour horseback ride.

Learn about the desert ecosystems through a hands-on course with resident experts at the Center for Sonoran Desert Studies, a hub for research, education, and conservation.

Immerse yourself in educational activities at the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden.

Discover what it’s like to be in a Western film when you step into the world of gunslingers and cowboys at the Old Tucson Studios.

The Grand Canyon region is one of many domestic and international destinations Discovery Student Adventures explores.

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Discovery Student Adventures
(866) 963-3417
www.discoverystudentadventures.com/travel

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