Vision 21 Field Experience
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
A Look at the Days Events
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dana Curry at 214-683-8006 or email at dana.curry@forneyisd.net
8:30 AM - Arrive at Legacy Preparatory in Plano
Welcome and Light Breakfast
Overview of Systems/Culture to Support PBL - Dori Berg, Academic Systems Director
Elementary is Engineering Program - Katrina Martinez, Elementary Curriculum Director
School Tour - 3 Groups
Panel Discussion with Teachers
Panel Discussion with Students
11:30 AM - Lunch at Spaghetti Warehouse - $14.00
Please fill out the Google Form by noon, Monday, December 8th http://goo.gl/vCjHDK
1:00 PM - Perot Museum of Nature and Science
4:00 PM - Leave Museum
4:45 PM - Arrive back at FISD Central Office Building (We may make it here by 4:30.)
Panel Discussions: Activity at Legacy Prep
First Stop: Legacy Prep in Plano
Did someone say LUNCH!
Please fill out the Google Form by Monday!
Entree' Choices
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- 15-Layer Lasagne
- Fettuccini Alfredo
- Four-Cheese Manicotti
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
- Chicken Parmigiana
FInal Stop: The Perot Museum
Stimulate curiosity in the revolutionary Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Five floors house 11 permanent exhibit halls containing state-of-the-art video and 3D computer animation with thrilling, life-like simulations where visitors can exercise their brains through hands-on activities, interactive kiosks and educational games. The extraordinary building and outdoor space serves as a living science lesson, offering provocative illustrations of engineering, technology and conservation.
The lower level of the cube houses a state-of-the-art, modular traveling exhibit hall; an education wing with six learning labs; a flexible space auditorium; and a children's museum including outdoor play space and a courtyard.
The plinth level houses the Main Lobby complete with a 35-foot Malawisaurus fossil; access to a roof deck; the Café; a 298-seat, multimedia 3D theater; and the Museum Shop. Inside and out, the Museum features natural sustainability and environmental friendliness including a rainwater collection system, LED lighting and solar-powered water heating.