Grade Level(s) Taught:

Years of Classroom Experience:

School Location: CPS Suburban None Chicago Area

School Type: Public Private Parochial Home School Other

Have you participated in any Shedd Workshops or other Professional Development activities related to the Trans-Amazon Expedition? Yes No

If so, which workshop? at my school Shedd Aquarium Chicago Teachers Center

How many Wilderness Classroom Online Learning Adventurehave you participated in? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

How did you learn about the Wilderness Classroom? Previous WCO participant Another Teacher ICE Newsletter Fish Tales/Shedd Publication Newspaper Article Radio Interview Internet Other

On a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent), how well did the Trans-Amazon Expedition meet the following objectives for your students?

Increase knowledge and proficiency in the use of computers and the Internet 5 4 3 2 1

Increased critical thinking and problem solving skills 5 4 3 2 1

Increased reading and vocabulary skills 5 4 3 2 1

Increased desire to learn 5 4 3 2 1

Motivated students who do not excel in more traditional classroom activities 5 4 3 2 1

Helped students meet state goals and standards? 5 4 3 2 1

Please explain:

How much time did you spend each week participating in Trans-Amazon Expedition related activities?

Please assess your students average comprehension levels of the followiing components:

1(below grade level) to 5 (too difficult)

Notes from the Trail 5 4 3 2 1

Animals from the Amazon 5 4 3 2 1

Cultural Connections 5 4 3 2 1

Trip Tracker 5 4 3 2 1

Daily Dilemma 5 4 3 2 1

Did you feel prepared to impliment the Trans-America Expedition into your curriculum? Yes No, please explain why

How could we have better prepared you?

The Trans-America Expedition's second stage will begin in the Spring of 2008. Do you plan on participating in next years learning adventure? What topics would you like to see covered?

How can we improve our website, school presentations, or other aspects of our programming in the future?

Please rate the following aspects of our website from 1 (never used/not very helpful) to 10 (used often/great resource):

Notes from the Trail 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Cultural Connections 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Animals of the Amazon 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Mystery Photos 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Daily Dilemma 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Cast your vote 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Trip Tracker Map 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Chat Room 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Email an Expert 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Email the Team 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Rainforest Library 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

On-line lesson plans 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Printed teachers guide 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Student Response Worksheets 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Podcasts 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

We are considering producing a learning adventure next fall and would like your input on what we should do. Some of our ideas include a kayak journey through the great lakes, a kayak journey in the Bahamas that would focus on Oceans and Coral Reefs, or a bicycle journey across the country. Which option do you like to see us do? Do you have any other suggestions?

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