What's an edventure?
An Edventure is an exciting, interactive virtual learning experience designed to bring students closer to real-world professionals, places, and ideas without leaving the classroom. These virtual field trips and guest speaker events allow students to engage with experts, ask questions, and explore new topics in a way that is both educational and fun. Whether they are meeting zookeepers, scientists, or environmentalists, students can dive deep into subjects, enhancing their learning in unique and innovative ways.
2024-25 Edventures Schedule
1. Green Career Quest
Completed
Teachers can now access the videos from this Edventure, focused on Kansas plants, animals, and water conservation, at the following link: Green Career Fair Videos.
2. Safari Edventure
Date: October 16, 2024
Students in Grades PK-5 will embark on a virtual safari with the Sedgwick County Zoo. Get up close with a variety of animals and learn fascinating facts from zookeepers. It’s a wild learning experience full of animal encounters and fun!
3. Kansas Day Virtual Field Trip
Date: January 29, 2025
Celebrate Kansas Day with a series of virtual field trips for Grades PK-8. Students will explore Kansas history, culture, environment, and the diverse wildlife that makes the state unique.
4. Revolutionary Beginnings: Exploring America's Early Days
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Fifth-grade students will embark on an exciting journey through America’s early history, focusing on the events and people that shaped the nation during the time of the American Revolution. Through interactive discussions and activities, students will explore the challenges, triumphs, and diverse perspectives of the early settlers, Indigenous communities, and revolutionaries as they paved the way for a new nation. This Edventure is designed to be inclusive, engaging, and informative, helping students connect with the past in a meaningful and respectful way.
5. Regions of the USA Edventure
Date: February 19, 2025
Students in Grades 4-8 will take a virtual trip across the USA, visiting several national parks to learn about landforms, ecosystems, and famous landmarks. This is a perfect complement to geography and social studies lessons.
5. Virtual Career Day
Date: May 1, 2025
For students in Grades 4-12, this Edventure will connect them with professionals from various careers. Students can explore different career paths and gain valuable insights into the world of work, helping them envision their future.