1 . Customized STEM Study Trips for High School Groups

On our science-based study tours and STEM field trips, the planet becomes the living classroom for high school groups with as few as 10 participating students. We have over 50 years of experience in designing student STEM trips around the globe for all science related subjects - everything from Astronomy to Zoology! You can select from a number of topical areas to add to your curriculum and maximize student learning including, but not limited to:

Earth Sciences & Geology Trips

Participate in problem-solving workshops on topics like vectors, exponentials or calculus in physics. Tour the facility at CERN, site of the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. Start a geological adventure through Iceland, the land of fire and ice, or explore the alpine landscapes, mountaintops and glaciers of Switzerland.

Life Sciences & Biodiversity Trips

Our life sciences and biodiversity programs offer a window into the fascinating worlds of biology, zoology, botany, ecology and many others. Explore the interdependence of various species and their impact on one another in the rainforest of Bolivia. Consider changes in geography, habitat, atmosphere, and how life forms have adapted… or not!

Mathematics & Technology Trips

Uncover the significant impact of mathematics and technology on human life in our developing world. Understand how a storm surge barrier works and how countries like the Netherlands use wind turbines to power all of their electric trains. Learn what goes into making and breaking codes like those used in World War II.

Green Engineering Trips

Learn the basic function of photovoltaic (光电的) cells and how they form together to make solar panels. Investigate how various factors like temperature and angle impact the performance of solar panels, and take on the role of an engineer and develop the optimal solar panel array for a given geographic location.

We can also customize STEM trips based on your interests and needs. Please contact us at 800-522-2398 or email us today at educationalpartnerships@worldstrides.org to discuss other academic themes you are interested in pursuing.

1. What can students do on Earth Sciences & Geology Trips?

A．Design training workshops.	B．Do an experiment on fire and ice.
C．Visit a physics laboratory.	D．Explore glaciers of the North Pole.

2. Which trips can you take if you enjoy exploring rain forests?

A．Earth Sciences & Geology Trips	B．Life Sciences & Biodiversity Trips
C．Green Engineering Trips	D．Mathematics & Technology Trips

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Travel agencies.	B．Holidaymakers.
C．Environmentalists.	D．High school students.

2 . Yunnan is rich in hot spring resources and its hot springs are ranked as first level in China. You can enjoy different kinds of hot springs based on their functions. You can add milk, red wine, rose flowers, or traditional Chinese medicine into the hot springs. Several famous spots are as follows.

Jinfang Forest Hot Spring

In the morning, your driver will pick you up from the hotel, and then head for Anning City. You will have a relaxing day in Jinfang Forest Hot Spring just like in Mile hot spring. There are many kinds of spa pools in the forest, and you can wander in the forest and try different kinds of pools. It will be a totally healing tour for you. In the late afternoon, transfer back to your hotel in Kunming. Service ends.

Jiuqitai Hot Spring

Eryuan County is known as the Town of Hot Springs, of which Jiuqitai Hot Spring enjoys a good reputation. It is very popular among women since this one is especially nourishing the skin. The water of Jiuqitai Hot Spring is over 66°C，entitled as the Natural Hospital with the function of treating rheumatism (风湿病). It is a popular activity for women nearby to take bath here around the beginning of summer.

Rehai Hot Spring

Tengchong Rehai Hot Spring Scenic Area is located in Qingshui Township, southwest of Tengchong County. There exist more than 80 hot springs, offering the water over 90°C. You can see the hot springs boiling everywhere, making the scenic area foggy. It provides soft water in rather high temperature and salinity (盐度)，which is advantageous to the health. It is the best place for geothermal (地热的) therapy in China.

1. What is special about Yunnan's hot springs?

A．They are surrounded by flowers.

B．They provide free milk for visitors.

C．They are ranked as first level in China.

D．They are boiled with traditional Chinese medicine.

2. Which hot spring is the most appealing one for women according to the text?

A．Mile Hot Spring.	B．Jinfang Forest Hot Spring.
C．Jiuqitai Hot Spring.	D．Rehai Hot Spring.

3. How does Rehai Hot Spring differ?

A．It has many spa pools.	B．It is located in forests.
C．It is only available in summer.	D．Its spring water often boils.

3 . Movies are a popular means of entertainment in our lives. However, it is not always easy to make the trip to the cinema every time you want to. Here are four interesting websites to keep you entertained.

Netflix

Netflix is a video streaming website founded in 1998. It supports lots of devices and operating systems, so you can watch new box office movies, stream TV shows, and catch up on your favorite soaps anytime, anywhere. With over 81 million members in more than 150 countries, this streaming service is taking over the movie scene and keeping you entertained all day.

Hulu

Hulu is another high-quality online streaming website, similar to Netflix. It offers video clips, TV shows, and box office movies. And with the agreements it has with certain networks, it is possible to stream episodes of some TV shows as soon as the day after they are aired.

The Hollywood Reporter

This is the Hollywood movie authority dishing up-to-date information, movie reviews, movie trailers(预告片)，on-set pictures and gossip, inside source scoops, and lots more. It is loaded with news about movies, TV shows, exclusive (独家的) actor interviews, and trailers. You will definitely get addicted to this site.

YouTube

YouTube is a video-sharing website with over 80 million users and is a source of entertainment with a very wide and variety of user-uploaded content ranging from movies, music videos, cute videos, original contents, and lots more. In addition, several networks also share free videos of their broadcasting service. YouTube is very entertaining!

1. What do Netflix and Hulu have in common?

A．Box office movies are available.

B．They both offer global coverage of service.

C．They both work with other networks.

D．They both have the largest number of users.

2. Which website offers unique interviews with actors?

A．Netflix.	B．Hulu.
C．The Hollywood Reporter.	D．YouTube.

3. What can users do at YouTube website?

A．Download their favorite music.	B．Share their creative videos.
C．Exchange their movie reviews.	D．Watch the latest movies.