Cultural Anthropology--WEDNESDAY!

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please complete it to be turned in by using the copy attached below.

THANK YOU.

In alignment with and in addition to the social studies curriculum, each year GTA6 students go on 3 exploratory expeditions connected to the Nine Weeks Concept of FOUNDATIONS. Students will investigate the human foundations represented by various and diverse religious and cultural traditions. These experiences are designed to nurture mutual understanding, empathy, interconnectedness, and cultural awareness. As the demands of living in a pluralistic society increase, the value of these trips cannot be underestimated.

On Cultural Anthropology Day 1, students will visit the BAPS Shri Mandir and Chung Mei Temple. While on this field experience and the following field experiences, students will create notes and complete assignments specially designed by the GTA6 Teaching Team to capitalize on this experiential investigation.

• Students will meet in the commons at the beginning of the school day.
• Students should bring a sack lunch. We will eat at Lost Creek Park.
• Students should wear a black shirt.
• Students should wear pants (no shorts or skirts on this field experience).
• Students must otherwise dress in accordance with FBISD dress code.
• Students will be taking notes while on site. The notes page will be provided to them.
• Students should bring a string backpack. (NO large backpacks; leave computers at home.)
• Students are expected to be respectful and listen to chaperones, teachers, and museum representatives.
• Student expectations will be reviewed in advance with their teachers.

TO BE READY TO CHAPERONE A DIFFERENT FIELD EXPERIENCE in the FUTURE, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FBISD VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK NOW. Remember, ALL chaperones must have an FBISD Criminal Background Check clearance on file before being eligible to chaperone. This clearance can be completed at FBISD Criminal History Procedures for Volunteers. NOTE: This must be completed EVERY SCHOOL YEAR. THANK YOU!

Joseph Bernhart

Academy Coordinator

Gifted and Talented Academy

Quail Valley Middle School

joseph.bernhart@fortbendisd.gov

(281) 634-6687