By: Valerie Berrios •
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Beyond the Classroom: D-E’s Fall Trips
Fall trips, both overnight and full-day outings, are a rite of passage for D-E’s Middle School and Upper School students. These trips provide opportunities for student bonding, experiential learning, and, in some instances, community service. This year, 7th graders went on an overnight trip to Philadelphia, where they visited the Philadelphia Zoo (the oldest zoo in the United States), historical sites, and museums. “In the Historic District, students went to the interactive National Constitution Center to learn all about the nation’s foundational legal document,” said 7th Grade Dean Mr. Matthew Schade. “This included a professional stage show known as Freedom Rising. At Reading Terminal Market, students marveled at the numerous food options, including local favorites like the Philly cheesesteak. Other highlights included a historical ghost tour, running up the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, learning about space and the human body at the Franklin Institute, and stopping by Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences during its final weekend of operation. Eighth graders, meanwhile, took overnight SEEK trips with a service bent to Boston, Cape Cod, and Burlington, Vermont. “These trips empower the students to learn by experience and allow them to develop perspective and connections that add […]
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