Global Studies teacher Andrew McLean asks his students to write 4 wow moments, 3 learning moments, 2 mind-changing moments, and 1 moment worth learning more about. Exploring Nature's Bonds WOW #1 I find myself here, reflecting. As ongoing bursts of sharp wind bite and whip at our hair with a Great White's ferocity and the ocean makes haste to greet the light sand and wash over the black rocks, a...
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While traveling in the Galapagos, World Literature teacher Irene Krugman asked her students to develop a creative writing essay utilizing elements of magical realism and influence from their time in the islands. Written below you can find Yuan Yuan's response. Fog of the Galapagos A barren path lay before me, as the fog hovered underneath the sliver of moon that could pass as a clipped toenail. The fog crawled towards...
Read MoreThe Galapagos as the TGS Classroom Visiting the Galapagos is a lifetime dream for many around the world. TGS students began the month of October by flying - with permanent smiles and cameras prepped - to the Galapagos islands for two weeks of studies and experiential learning. Spending one week on the island of San Cristobál, classes took place on the property of GAIAS (Galapagos Academic Institute of Arts &...
Read MoreWhile it would be an honor to witness the World Wildlife Fund International president speak anywhere, the students had an incredible opportunity to have Yolanda Kakabadse speak directly to them about some of the most pressing issues in conservation. After an hour and a half of beautiful visuals and eye-opening reality, many rushed to Yolanda afterward to show their appreciation for her talk. One grade 9 student said, That was...
Read MoreHistory of the Great Wall During Year 1 Term 3 of THINK Global School's sessions, the students, faculty, and staff visited one of the most remote areas of the Great Wall of China with expert William Lindesay. On this multi-day journey, they discussed China's history and the creation of the wall, all while experiencing the world-famous landmark in a way very few get the opportunity to. Travel alongside TGS...
Read MoreUpon returning from the Amazon, global studies teacher Andrew McLean instructed his students to write creatively on their experience in Yasuni National Forest. This is a response from 10th grader Bailey D. I CAST MY EYES over the tumbling, brown river and up into the treetops; a mass of green that never ends. Wind pushes hair past my face in long streams, placing a brown veil across the world. The...
Read MoreTGS Tiputini Trip In the student production "Traveling to the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon," Grade 10 student Willem B. documents a long journey into the rainforest and the adventures that happen within. This weXplore trip to Tiputini Biodiversity Station placed their studies in a remote area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. It was a long trip inland, but a learning experience unto itself. Between informative hikes and lectures on...
Read MoreThe Pacific Transforms into a Classroom THINK Global School does many things that no other school does, one of which is travel perpetually. Classes integrate with the surrounding environment and utilize available teaching moments for experiential learning. Two weeks in the Galapagos islands off mainland Ecuador allow for an exciting approach to the study of biology, among other subjects and activities. Science teacher Jarret Voytilla, along with visiting guides...
Read MoreCulinary Culture of Beijing Though enjoying the cuisine of the host country is a favored experience, students also get many opportunities to try out new cuisine from all over the globe. During the Beijing term, dinners ranged from Jamaican to Thai to fresh sushi rolls, custom made to order. This photomotion video of a sushi chef at work chronicled a particularly memorable meal for the Year 1 students, many...
Read MoreAmazonian Classroom The students, faculty, and staff had the wildly fortunate opportunity to explore one of the world's most biodiverse regions. After taking two flights, two boats, and an open-air bus, they arrived at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station in Yasuni National Forest in the Ecuadorian Amazon. With two days and three nights of lectures, nature walks, experiments, and adventurous activities, the students learned about this amazing ecosystem through expert guides...
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