This uniquely preserved ancient forest near the gateway to the Napa Valley in California was created following a violent volcanic explosion 3.4 million years ago. Littered with felled Redwood trees of a now extinct variety, the students navigated the three-dimensional fossils on site while absorbing a lesson on permineralization from the docent. The role of[…]
Our Students Rock a Visit to the Calistoga Petrified Forest
By Suzanne Curriculum, Field Trips, History, Science, Worldschooling Aug 17, 2016
Students Travel the World with Our Curricula
By Suzanne Curriculum, Education Technology, Field Trips, Language Arts, Worldschooling May 10, 2016
Austin StartUp School is careful to select high-quality curricula..with portability! It is our intention to develop and influence young minds to expand their awareness and make connections with the modern world in which they live. We are committed to freedom of exploration and providing the support to do so. Here, Vivian emerges from the Costa[…]
Science “Sticks” When Applied to Recreating Movie Stunts!
By Suzanne Curriculum, Education Technology, Field Trips, Physical Education, Science Apr 28, 2016
Children get excited about science with vivid and memorable examples of key science concepts in action, at Austin's Stunt Ranch. Our field trip activities and learning surrounded pyrotechnics and physical stunts related to the movies!
Students Seek Another Layer of Learning Within Their Community
By Suzanne Curriculum, Field Trips, Science Feb 08, 2016
A student gets an in-depth *view* of an eyeball as he *focuses* on completing its dissection, guided by a guest neurobiologist at Austin’s Thinkery children’s museum.
