[teacher name] presents: excavating the roman empire in britain

EARTHWATCH.ORG/EDUCATION/STUDENT-GROUP-EXPEDITIONS

[Teacher Name] presents:

Excavating the Roman Empire

in Britain

EARTHWATCHSTUDENT EXPEDITIONS

[NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL]


WHAT IS EARTHWATCH?

To engage students worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

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THE MISSION OF STUDENT EXPEDITIONS

To engage students worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

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EARTHWATCH ACROSS THE GLOBE

Earthwatch has 20 Student Expeditions in 16 countries.

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EARTHWATCH RESEARCH PILLARS

Earthwatch offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to conserve and explore our planet while delving into

one of four research areas.

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EARTHWATCH BY THE NUMBERS

Last year, Earthwatch:• Sent 3,150 participants aged 10 to 80 on research

expeditions.• Supported 141,520 hours of research done by volunteers

across our whole portfolio of expeditions.Research teams are typically composed of three to five staff members, plus one or more teacher chaperones—so your teen is in excellent hands!

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BENEFITS OF AN EARTHWATCH EXPEDITION

• Learn experientially through scientific field research.• Work directly with environmental science experts.• Get a boost for university applications and résumés. • Explore career paths in the sciences.• Support local communities and local educational

initiatives.• Grow personally and gain confidence.

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BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Students who travel internationally before the age of 18 do better.• In high school: more than 80% had a GPA of 3.0 or

higher.• In college: more than 88% received a college degree.• At work: half of travelers surveyed reported a household

income of more than $75,000 as adults.Source: The Student Youth & Travel Association, The Impact of Early Travel Experiences (2010 survey).

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A TYPICAL EARTHWATCH EXPERIENCE

• Teams for run 7 to 15 days. • Teams accommodate 7 to 20 volunteers.• Students will take on 2 to 5 research tasks per team.• Students stay in simple but comfortable accommodations

in the field.

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OVERVIEW: EXCAVATING THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN BRITAINToday, South Shields is a tranquil seaside destination. But 2,000 years ago it was a bustling trade outpost for the Roman Empire. Help archaeologists unearth the ruins of the Roman’s Fort Arbeia, and uncover the story of life in the earliest centuries of the Common Era.

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THE RESEARCH: EXCAVATING THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN BRITAIN• Help map more than 3,000 square

feet of pre-Roman and Roman settlements.

• Excavate and catalog jewelry, armor, game pieces, ceramics, and other artifacts.

• Help archaeologists continue to learn about life at this Roman fort and in the surrounding city.

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MEALS & ACCOMMODATIONS: EXCAVATING THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN BRITAIN• Stay at a local guesthouse with

shared bedrooms, hot showers, and modern bathrooms.

• Enjoy easy access to parks,beaches, and restaurants in this pleasant coastal town.

• Share continental breakfasts and hearty dinners, like traditional fish and chips, at the guesthouse or local restaurants. At the excavation site, the team will eat picnic lunches.

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LEAD SCIENTIST: EXCAVATING THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN BRITAIN

Paul BidwellTyne and Wear Museums

Paul Bidwell is the head of archaeology at Tyne and Wear Museums. He has excavated widely, with a record of publication of major reports rivaled by few of his generation. He is perhaps best known in the U.K. for discovering and excavating the great baths in the fortress of the Second Legion in the city of Exeter, for his work on Roman pottery, and for his many excavations on Hadrian’s Wall.

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SAFETY & WELFARE: EXCAVATING THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN BRITAIN• Earthwatch has a comprehensive emergency response

plan for each project, with medical and evacuation insurance included.

• As part of a local authority museum, the project site has a full health and safety program with staff trained in CPR and first aid.

• Cellphones work in the area, and there are landlines in the research headquarters and at Arbeia Roman Fort Museum if emergency services must be contacted.

• All volunteers will have up-to-date immunizations.

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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Passports & Visas: Citizens of the U.S. and Europe DO need a passport, but DO NOT need tourist visas. Minors must also have a notarized letter from all parents or legal guardians stipulating that they may travel in the presence of an adult other than their parent or guardian.

• Insurance: Your contribution to Earthwatch includes insurance and medical evacuation coverage.

• Flights: The teacher leading the expedition will coordinate travel.

• Language: All Earthwatch expeditions are led in English.• Packing Requirements: Earthwatch will provide an

expedition briefing 90 days before the expedition withdetails of what to bring (and lots of other information).

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NEXT STEPS

• Provide a $300 deposit and the complete Group Volunteer Registration Form by [Month, XX, 20XX].

• Call me with any questions or to enroll your teen.

CONTACT INFO: [Ms./Mr. Teacher][Name of High School][[email protected]][(XXX) XXX-XXXX]

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[teacher name] presents: excavating the roman empire in britain

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