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Colorado School of Mines - Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education
Summer 2009 Course Preview Learn how an ecological cattle rancher works to maintain the balance between man and nature. Be an active participant in herding cattle from one area to another to prevent overgrazing. Study desert flora/fauna and wild horse management while riding through the beautiful canyonlands of southwest Colorado. To register or for more information, contact: ITALY REVEALED: EXPLORING THE ANCIENT LAND OF THE ROMANS (K-12) Travel from Roman temples to medieval churches, from the ruins of Pompeii to Vatican City’s treasure trove. Walk through the Roman Forum and sleep in the city of Siena. Experience Florence, the artistic capital of the world; hike along Le Cinque Terra, the sun-drenched Italian Rivera; marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa; and absorb Venice, the most romantic city in the world. To register or for more information, contact: HIGH COUNTRY EQUESTRIAN ADVENTURE I (K-12) Take a horse pack trip through the beautiful wilderness area of the San Juan Mountains to observe flora and fauna in various altitude zones, incredible geological features, and the ecological impact of human activity in the mountains. Provide your own transportation to and from the trailhead north of Durango. You should be in good physical condition. To register or for more information, contact: EARTH SCIENCE AND ME (K-12) Learn about Colorado geology and earth science. Travel to a working mine to examine mining, economics, and reclamation. Receive more than 80 rocks and minerals, and learn how to identify them. All activities are hands-on and ready to use in your classroom. To register or for more information, contact: THE COLORADO RIVER - RAGING RIVER OF BEAUTY AND CONTROVERSY (K-12) Travel and study the Colorado River from its pristine alpine headwaters in Rocky Mountain National Park to where it carves the rugged Grand Canyon. Raft in class III whitewater, canoe through sheer red rock canyons, boat on Lake Powell, and camp on sandy beaches while conducting authentic environmental research. To register or for more information, contact: ALL ABOUT MINING: A TOTAL CONCEPT OF THE MINING INDUSTRY (K-12) Obtain a general overview of the minerals industries, including geology, mining, ore-processing, environmental responsibility, career opportunities, etc., from industry experts via classroom lectures and nine days of field trips to surface/underground mines and processing plants. Finish the course with a set of lesson plans, developed by course participants, that you can apply in your classroom this fall. To register or for more information, contact: THE GRAND CANYON OF THE COLORADO - THE ULTIMATE RIVER EXPEDITION (K-12) Experience the stunning geology of more than two billion years of earth history as you whitewater raft through some of the world’s most famous rapids. Conduct authentic environmental research. Includes 6.5 days on a motorized raft, helicopter airlift to the rim, flight on a twin engine plane, and all food. To register or for more information, contact: HAWAII: VOLCANOES & CORAL REEFS (K-12) Explore Hawaii’s Big Island. Tiptoe across Kileau’s active volcano cladera; step gently through aa and pahoehoe lava flows, then gaze upon molten lava flowing to the sea, if Pelee (Goddess of Fire) is with us. Submerge into the shimmering brilliance of coral reef life to conduct biodiversity and environmental impact research. To register or for more information, contact: MEXICO: MAYAN MYSTERIES AND CORAL ECOLOGY (K-12) Stand in awe at the power and demise of the Mayan culture, then slip beneath the crystal Caribbean seas as you snorkel or dive the Mexican coral reefs. Explore the mysteries, culture, and ecology of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. To register or for more information, contact: MUSEUMS OF PARIS (K-12) Visit the Louvre, Orsay, Rodin, and Picasso Museums plus tour Versailles. Climb Notre-Dame, cruise the Seine, zip up the Eiffel Tower, and saunter down the Avenue des Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe. Capture the romance and joie de vivre that Paris exudes. To register or for more information, contact: SCOTLAND: THE HIGHLANDS OF GLADES AND LOCHS (K-12) Journey along mossy mountains, salty isles, and bottomless lochs. Taste haggis, hear bagpipes, and feel the winds of history blowing through the glens. Go time tripping through stone castles, and savor the pristine atmosphere of the Isle of Skye. Wander with us along the back lanes of Edinburgh and scan Loch Ness for legendary monsters. To register or for more information, contact: Back to Top Back to Teacher Enhancement home page
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