What We Do
 
Each class participates in three academic programs with Live It Learn It - one in each of our three Core Content areas.  All Live It Learn It programs are designed and implemented to ensure that every student - regardless of skill level or learning style - walks away with a command Live It Learn Itof challenging new academic concepts, a far deeper understanding of the connection between schoolwork and the world around him/her, and a newfound level of excitement and inspiration about learning.
 

  Principles of Live It Learn It’s Approach:

 

  • Carefully structured academic trips bring learning to life.

 

  • Rigorous classroom instruction, taught by skilled educators, provides academic framework. 

 

  • Colorful and engaging, standards-based curricular materials guide student learning.

 

  • Emphasis on experiential learning and interdisciplinary instruction reaches students with all learning styles and skill levels.

 

  • Pre- and post-assessments measure learning.


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   Core Components of Each Live It Learn It Unit:
       (all provided by Live It Learn It educators)

 
  • Pre-trip lesson provides foundational knowledge about academic concepts and core skills.

 

  • Academic trip brings learning to life, deepens understanding, and demonstrates the connection between school and the broader world. 

 

  • Post-trip lesson reinforces, assesses, and extends student learning.

 

  • In addition, Live It Learn It provides classroom teachers with carefully crafted critical thinking activities and “superstars” projects to help further challenge and motivate students.  


 

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