Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition

Benefits of Taking IEE

-Preparation for future careers
-Students receive three credits, opposed to two
-Easier transition to post-secondary studies or careers
-There are many teamwork opportunities
-Students put critical thinking skills to work
-Students experience relevant education
-Helps develop community partnerships
-Helps create a sense of place and ties in students with their own community
-Community sees positives in high school students
-Raises bar with students, for example, students are required to give presentations to community audiences (other than their peers)
-Teaches students to be open-minded and to look at multiple sides before making a decision and then making a decision with knowledge and research
-Heightens awareness of students and their community or issues they can have a say in-their voices can make a difference

Program Components

Three subjects (English, Environment Science, Outdoor Recreation)

Offered to Juniors

Two trimesters (Fall and Spring)

Two-period afternoon block

Expeditions Cost $55 Each -There are 2

Numerous field studies and outings

Two major 3-day expeditions

8-10 senior interns (former IEE students)

Guest speakers

Various projects

Literature and Poetry

Community partnerships

Core Beliefs

-Learning and understanding will increase when students can see and apply connections to relevant situations.

-The key concepts of stewardship and responsibility can truly be learned by experiencing and problem-solving within the natural environment.

-To solve contemporary and future problems, students must develop and practice teamwork skills.

-Experience-based learning develops knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate future decision making.

-Active learning promotes awareness and appreciation of our environment.

-A love and respect for the natural environment must be developed and nurtured.

-Knowledge and practices nurtured at this time, promote lifelong health, wellness, and learning.