KCRG-TV 9 Reporting
On a report given by KCRG TV 9's Liz Mathis, the rainforest seems like an educational treasure. She reported that there will be learning centers/classrooms in side the facility where before and after tours teachers can take their classes there and they can learn much more about the rainforest. In a quote from Ted Stilwell, " the state has addressed the literacy problem- now its time to fix the science problem." It sounds a lot like this facility will be counting heavily on class field trips and people passing by on the interstate stopping in. Teachers also say that the hands on approach is proven and this will be a good way for the children to learn science better.
http://www.kcrg.com/article.aspx?art_id=96277&cat_id=123
To add on to a previous blog about what will happen to the land set asside for the rainforest project? The project has not yet officially bought land for the project. They have an idea of where they would like it to go but they are still working on a deal with the land owner on the price of the land.
posted by kyle5 @ 12:04 PM
2 comments
2 Comments:
I guess the problem then is officials are banking on this becoming an educational center; however, is that really what will happen. Do you think that classes from around Iowa and Illinois will travel to see the rainforest? Throughout this issue we keep making these claims that this is what will happen, but if it doesn't happen then Iowans are left with a lot of debt and tax increase.
I totally agree with you Jake. Many other places like this have see a decline in attendance after a couple of years. Like you said it all depends on surrounding schools and communities to keep coming and having annual field trips to keep this place alive. It will be a very tough thing to keep going.
Post a Comment
<< Home