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The Brooklyn Bridge

by  Learn Around The World

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On this virtual field trip (VFT), you’ll learn about and explore one of the most iconic structures in New York City; the Brooklyn Bridge. We’ll discuss who built it, it's engineering, and why it was such a big deal at the time it was built. Come walk across this famous U.S. landmark on this VFT.


Learn Around The World offers one-of-a-kind virtual field trips to supplement your global education goals. Our staff treks the globe and creates virtual programs to inspire your students, or group, to learn more about our world. Learn more at https://www.learnaroundtheworld.org.


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About This Program

Cost

Multipoint: $230.00
Multipoint Premium: $207.00
Point to Point: $175.00
Point to Point Premium: $157.50


Program Fees:

Point-to-point: $175 (10% discount for CILC Premium Members)
1) 30 participants or less
2) one or more connections

Multipoint: $230 (10% discount for CILC Premium Members)
1) More than 30 participants
2) one or more connections

Length

45-60


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

None

Maximum participants:

None


Primary Disciplines

Science, History & Social Studies Geography


Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
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Booking Information

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Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to your confirmed VFT date to avoid billing. We will not charge for programs canceled due to closures; e.g., snow days.

About This Provider

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Learn Around The World

Portland, ME
United States

Learn Around The World's mission is to foster global and digital citizenship in youth and adults. This mission is achieved by providing interactive virtual field trips to unique locations around the globe. Program topics may focus on STEM, historical, or cultural themes; however, all programs will introduce your participants to a new place around the world.

Contact:
Brandon Hall
programs@learnaroundtheworld.com
9194951446

Program Details

Format

1) Show Introduction
2) The presenter will facilitate the first discussion topic or experience.
3) The presenter will open and facilitate a round of Q&A.
4) Repeat 2&3 until all topics have been exhausted or time expires.
5) In-show quiz (i.e., GEOquiz) using Quizizz
5) Wrap-up

VFT Topics:
1.) Virtual tour of the Brooklyn Bridge
2.) Suspension bridge design
3.) Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge

Objectives

-Students will experience a virtual walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.
-Students will be able to identify the components of a suspension bridge.
-Students will be introduced to John and Washington Roebling.
-Students will be able to explain what a caisson is used for.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

See lesson plans:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-KW8IV0_ymXVTh-Su_lP3VrcELhPbz53H_28HOP11k/edit?usp=sharing