Teacher Expedition Process

Education

Teachers Join For FREE When They Bring SIX Or More Students.

GET READY… SELECT THE RIGHT EXPEDITION FOR YOUR GROUP

All Earthwatch Student Group Expeditions involve hands-on field research, but each expedition is unique. Some involve hiking, others include swimming or boating––and every expedition focuses on a different aspect of scientific research. With so many options available, it’s a good idea to read through all available Earthwatch Student Group Expeditions before making a choice. Some of the questions to ask include:

How long do we want to be away?
How far do we want to travel?
What kind of research interests us?
What level of physical activity is right for us?
Do we want modern or rustic accommodations?

When you're ready to move forward, Contact Us and we'll help you narrow down your choices and select an expedition that is the right fit for you and your students.

All Earthwatch Student Group Expeditions involve hands-on field research.

GET SET… GET STUDENTS AND PARENTS ON BOARD

Now it's time to get your students and their parents interested, involved, and ready to participate in the expedition.

Recruit

We've created marketing materials you can use to recruit students more easily.

Download, adapt, print, post, and distribute copies of the Promotional Poster for the expedition you've selected
Adapt and email content from Parent Email Templates to parents and students who might be interested in an Earthwatch Student Group Expedition, inviting them to informational and planning meetings and providing them with crucial details

Inform

When you gather interested students and parents together, we’ve created everything you’ll need to share details with them.

Gather parents and use our Parent Presentation to provide them and their children with specific information about their planned expedition
Share an Expedition Overview outlining the project you’ll be leading so that parents and students can get excited about what they can expect
Provide details about travel, costs, and other practical concerns

Sign Up

Then, we'll provide you with a custom website address that you may forward to your students so they may sign up on your expedition, and so you'll be able to keep track of who has signed up.

With so many options available, where will your Expedition take you?

GO! TAKE OFF ON YOUR EARTHWATCH STUDENT GROUP EXPEDITION

About 90 days before your expedition begins, you'll receive an updated, full-color Expedition Briefing booklet with specific details on accommodations, food, what to bring, daily schedules, local weather conditions, how to stay in touch with the family back home, and more
We'll be there every step of way to answer any pre-travel and travel inquiries
Get packed and start your adventure!