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Month: January 2019

Amazon

“Coming soon- to a rainforest near you!”

January 23, 2019   -   1 Comment

We are currently accepting applications through March 4 from all interested NC educators.

Please consider joining us, or encouraging another educator you know to consider applying for our upcoming adventure to the Amazon rainforest of Peru!

Apply now! 

 

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NCMNS Teacher Education: Inspiring educators to share the wonders of nature with others.

Our final day in South Africa began with a celebra Our final day in South Africa began with a celebration of the Basotho New Year at the Basotho Cultural Village. We learned so much- including how to wear the traditional Basotho blankets, tasting sorghum porridge and roasted corn energy snacks, and listening to samples of traditional song and dance music. We are wrapping up our trip and saying goodbye to our new life-long friends, and we are leaving pieces of our heart in South Africa. #EducatorsofExcellence #learninghappenshere @naturalsciences @nc.dncr
Today began with a rock scramble and ended with Ma Today began with a rock scramble and ended with Mabel the Massospondylus. In between was jam-packed with learning about the animals, climate, and ecosystems of the late Triassic and Early Jurassic. We were inspired and overwhelmed by the immensity of the landscapes, time, and new experiences. What a joy to participate in real fossil prospecting (with appropriate permits) l, and to be able to bring these memories and lessons back to our students in NC. #GoldenGateHighlandsNationalPark #Educatorsofexcellence #learninghappenshere @naturalsciences @nc.dncr
A moving visit to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site A moving visit to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site #learninghappenshere #Educatorsofexcellence @naturalsciences @nc.dncr
7/29/26 Sawubona from the Indian Ocean and iSimang 7/29/26 Sawubona from the Indian Ocean and iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa's first World Heritage site. We loved exploring the beach and watching these magnificent animals in a new, more lush environment. #educatorsofexcellence #learninghappenshere @naturalsciences @nc.dncr
Urban wildlife of St. Lucia, South Africa #hippos Urban wildlife of St. Lucia, South Africa #hippos #warthogs #educatorsofexcellence #learninghappenshere  @naturalsciences @nc.dncr
Before and after: UTandolwethu Day Care Centre, Wa Before and after: UTandolwethu Day Care Centre, Wakkerstroom. Education and the love teachers have for their students is a universal language. #educatorsofexcellence #learninghappenshere @naturalsciences @nc.dncr
Delayed post from 7/26: introducing the inaugural Delayed post from 7/26: introducing the inaugural Educators of Excellence Tabernacle choir with an excerpt from their new exhibition piece "The 12 days of Kruger" (directed by Jonathan Arp, sung by: Andrew Torlage, Christian Kammerer, Eunice Ntombikhona, Nompumelelo Mavuso, Wendy Hall, Sierra Gary-Timmons, Sayrd Price, and Pansy Brown) #educatorsofexcellence #learninghappenshere @naturalsciences @nc.dncr 
1- Leopard lounging in a fig tree
2- White rhinos
3- Hornbills
4- Egyptian geese 
5- Elephants
6- Wild puppies
7- Stalking lions
8- Buffalo
9- Hippos pooping
10- Impala leaping
11- Zebras grazing
12- Giraffes giraffing
Sending you a moment of peace from Lowveld Botanic Sending you a moment of peace from Lowveld Botanical Gardens with new friends and ancient cycads #educatorsofexcellence #learninghappenshere @naturalsciences.org @nc.dncr
Two white rhino and a spectacular South African su Two white rhino and a spectacular South African sunset to cap off a successful "Big 5" quest in Kruger National Park. Tomorrow we move on to Wakkerstroom and the next leg of our journey... #educatorsofexcellence #learninghappenshere @naturalsciences @nc.dncr
Morning highlights from our game drive on 7/25 #ed Morning highlights from our game drive on 7/25 #educatorsofexcellence #learninghappenshere @naturalsciences @nc.dncr
Momma and baby baboon brought "oohs and aahs" from Momma and baby baboon brought "oohs and aahs" from our group as they scampered past our vans #educatorsofexcellence #learninghappenshere
Bush walks make early rising easier #educatorsofex Bush walks make early rising easier #educatorsofexcellence #learninghappenshere #krugernationalpark
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