Field Trip Catalogue 2015-2016
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Field Trip Catalogue 2015-2016
Field Trip Catalogue 2015-2016 International School of Turin Dear Parents, The Field Trip program at the International School of Turin is a unique feature of the curriculum offered by the school, unique because such an intensive field trip program is unusual to find in schools like ours. In keeping with a long IST tradition of field trips, these have been carefully selected and designed to complement the school´s curricula at each grade level. This Field Trip Catalogue is designed to provide you with the basic information you need about the trips that are planned for your child, by class, for this school year. The field trips are considered to be a part of the regular school curriculum and it is expected that all students will participate in the trips. Expenses for these trips are included in the regular school tuitions for the school year. We wish you and your children all the best as we become better acquainted with the many resources available to our students outside the regular classroom. Open to All Students Miss Charlotte Monument Inauguration—September 12th During September 10-11th, a B-17 called "Miss Charlotte" flew over the Mediterranean towards Cuneo, in Italian Piemont, with one mission: drop 14 containers and 4 packs of ammunition and supplies to the Italian Piemontese Resistance. Caught in a terrible snowstorm the airplane flew further north from its drop-zone over an area where alpine peaks largely exceed 10,000 ft. On the night of September 12th the Miss Charlotte crashed on the north face of Mount Grand Mioul in Susa Valley. None of the 9 crewmen survived. To remember these soldiers, six IST students have been asked to work alongside a renowned sculptor to produce a memorial that will be placed on the crash-site. The monument will be inaugurated on September 12th 2015. Grade 6 Abbazia di Vezzolano (April) Guided by humanities and Italian classes, the trip to Vezzolano and through Chieri provides an inspiring and educational look at the architecture, history and culture of our local community. The trip also closely supports and supplements the work undertaken in History and Art, with specific regard to the Medieval period. Magna Grecia, Residential Trip, 3 days / 2 nights (May) Through their humanities studies grade six students will explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the surrounding area, exploring the impact of nature on civilization and the collapse of a once thriving society. History and geology converge, helping students to consider how people and communities interact with the environment and its influences on how we live Grade 7 National Cinema Museum Turin (January) The National Cinema Museum’s Educational Department makes use of the Museum’s collections and cultural initiatives to help students learn about cinema and its history. Rome, Residential trip, 3 days / 2 nights (May) Seventh graders will delve into the Eternal City’s rich history as the center of the Roman Empire. Students will connect aspects of Roman history with the legacies that have inspired the modern world, including architecture, government, religion, language and more. Trip program includes Circus Maximus, Tiber River area, Mamertine Prison, Roman Forum, Colosseum and the Basilica of San Clemente, Piazza Navona, Pantheon and Castle San Angelo, Monte Testaccio, Catacombs of San Sebastiano, Old Appian Way and Circus of Maxentius, Museum of Roman Civilization. Grade 8 Great Synagogue of Turin (March) With eighth graders reading Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl, we look to connect literature and history with our own local community. Students will visit the Great Synagogue of Turin and other areas of the city related to Jewish heritage and culture found in Turin. Florence, Residential trip, 3 days / 2 nights (May) With a wealth of knowledge, information and conceptual understanding, eighth graders will visit the birthplace of the Renaissance. Our trip allows us to learn about and appreciate classic works of art of the Great Masters, admire the architectural wonder of the famed Duomo and see where the spark of scientific innovation launched a legacy of everlasting achievements. We also focus on Humanism, the driving force of the time that allowed individuals to express themselves through the arts and sciences, to explore their creative potential and to contribute to the rebirth of society and culture. Grades 6-8 Milan EXPO Trip (September) The Expo Milan 2015 is a unique opportunity for middle school students to explore the cultures of countries from around the world. The theme of Expo Milan is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”, which perfectly compliments the Global Contexts the students will study this year of Scientific and Technical Innovations, Fairness and Development, and Globalisation and Sustainability. Open to Grade 8 Student Exchange to Skagerak International School, Norway The IST exchange projects allow students to build on their knowledge and experience of the world around them, to gain a greater understanding of other cultures, traditions and ways of living and to foster their sense of 'international mindedness’. It focuses on students becoming risk takers as well as balanced and openminded individuals. Grade 9 Val D’Aosta Castles (October) This guided visit to the Medieval castles of Verrès and Fénis in Valle d’Aosta is closely connected to the educational content explored in the Grade 9 Italian Studies class and will give students the chance to appreciate first hand the rich Medieval history of our area, while learning more about the culture of Italy as a whole. Don Giovanni Bosco Theatre, Le Petite Prince (April) To complement their French language studies, grade nine students will attend a performance of Le Petite Prince. Through the experience of live theatre, students will see how language and artistic expression bring aspects of French culture to life. Grade 9 Museo d’Arte Orientale (MAO),Turin (March) Science and Art combine as students investigate the use of chemicals to produce artwork throughout history and gather visual information through direct observation, which will then be used to assist with their design work in the art studio at IST. Students will use a variety of techniques at the museum to collect information to help them meet the criteria of their work in both chemistry and art. Don Giovanni Bosco Theatre, El Perro Del Hortelano (January) To complement their Spanish language studies, grade nine students will attend a performance of El Perro Del Hortelano. Through the experience of live theatre, students will see how language and artistic expression bring aspects of Spanish culture to life. Grade 9 Krakow, Poland, Residential trip 4 days / 3 nights (April) Students in grade nine will tackle the sensitive subject matter of genocide as they visit the Auschwitz concentration camp and look at how such tragedies have affected certain groups of people and continue to take place in today’s world. Through their studies of the rise of dictators in Europe, this experience helps us to understand the magnitude of government power and its effect and influence on society. As humanities focuses on the relationship between individuals and societies, we examine problemsolving approaches for peaceful solutions for today. Grade 10 Don Giovanni Bosco Theatre,Turin (April) The Count of Monte Cristo To complement their French language studies, grade ten students will attend a performance of The Count of Monte Cristo. Through the experience of live theatre, students will see how language and artistic expression bring aspects of French culture to life. Barocca,Turin (November) This walking visit of Baroque palaces and churches of the 1600s and early 1700s in the downtown area of Turin, is closely connected to the educational content explored in the Grade 10 Italian Studies class and will give students the chance to appreciate first hand the rich history of our city, while learning more about the culture of Italy as a whole. Sights will include some of the most relevant examples of Baroque architecture in the area, such as Palazzo Reale, Palazzo Madama, Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Palazzo Carignano, Piazza San Carlo. Grade 10 Dublin, Ireland, Residential trip 4 days / 3 nights (April) Literature and history come together, focusing on the period of Modernism and the works of James Joyce and W.B. Yeats as well as contemporary authors. Through the study of poetry, drama and film in English classes, students connect world events in humanities classes. By studying the effects of the Great Famine and the AngloIrish Wars, students examine how these events influenced the literature of the time as well as societies then and now. Grade 11 Eagles Nest Field Centre—Cevennes, France (May) This trip is part of the Grade 11 biology and chemistry coursework. Students spend one week in a place where many natural environments and habitats are close to each other. In an uniquely equipped field center with world class instructors and assistance in situ. This allows students to achieve high quality results for their internal assessments. Grade 12 Bardonecchia (September) This trip is a one-night trip, designed to allow students to collect data for their geography internal assessment, thus fulfilling their requirement. Grades 11-12 Selected Students Students Science Conference—Santarem, Portugal (January) As part of students’ Grades 11 and 12 Biology, Chemistry and Physics projects on sustainable development and human rights. It will be an exhibition where student present, discuss and share ideas on achieving a global level of tolerance.