2nd quarter 2009
2nd quarter of CAP is off to a great start. We’ve been hiking to learn about our local environment, researching local environmental issues, and getting ready for our first overnight coming up this weekend. Stay tuned for more…
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What Students Have to Say… About CAP 1st Quarter 2009
“Very rarely have I taken a class that I look forward to during the school day. This quarter I had a class like that, it was CAP. ” ~Ollie Hewat “This quarter CAP class has been outstanding. It is the only class in which I know everyone’s names and the only class I look forward… Read more »
6 Things You Should Know About GMO’s
By The 1st Quarter CAP class, 2009 Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are creatures, like plants, that have been altered by humans on a genetic level. This involves altering the DNA of an organism to produce a different trait in that creature. Monsanto, a large corporation, manufactures many GMO crops. One type of crop they… Read more »
CAP Pre-Course Survey, 2nd Quarter 2009
Welcome to the Community Adventure Program. Before we get started, we need to get some feedback about the outdoors, the environment, your community, etc. Please answer this survey honestly and to the best of your ability. The good folks who fund this class use this information to assess the performance of the class and this… Read more »
CAP Post-Course Survey, 1st Quarter 2009
As the quarter comes to a close, I wanted to get some open and honest feedback from this class about how to improve the CAP for future students. This information will not affect your grade, but please take it seriously. It will be reviewed by your school, the Cottonwood Institute, and this information will help… Read more »
1st quarter CAP: Overnight!
On the weekend of the 26th, the 1st quarter CAP class went on their first overnight! Allenspark was beautiful, as always — and not a cloud in the sky! In fact, the only imperfection that weekend was the wind. It blew and blustered all the day and night. But in spite of a rather sleepless… Read more »
What’s CAP up to? First Post
What’s this quarter’s CAP class been up to? let’s take a peek! A guest speaker talked about environmental issues surrounding Open Space on a hike, and they’ve had many guest speakers already. Students are way stoked about their action project, which will address Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs. More information on that soon — stay… Read more »
CAP Pre-Course Survey, 1st Quarter 2009
Welcome to the Community Adventure Program. Before we get started, we need to get some feedback about your outdoor experience, your thoughts about the environment, your community, etc. Please answer this survey honestly and to the best of your ability. The good folks who fund this class use this information to assess the performance of… Read more »
A Brilliant Year of CAP
When I started teaching at New Vista High School in the fall of 2008 I didn’t know what to expect. I was excited about the idea of working with high school students, and nervous about teaching again since I’d taken almost a two year break. In my wildest dreams I couldn’t have anticipated what a… Read more »
CAP Post Course Survey, 4th Quarter 2009
As the quarter comes to a close, I wanted to get some open and honest feedback from this class about how to improve the CAP for future students. This information will not affect your grade, but please take it seriously. It will be reviewed by your school, the Cottonwood Institute, and this information will help… Read more »
