one sentence- Why is Disney Educational???

[daisy1234]

I have space for one sentence on my son's school form for his release from school for a educational family trip! How do I sum up the educational value of Disney in one-two sentences??? Thank you!!!

 

[horseshowmom]

Briefly address the cultural aspects of Epcot (different countries) as well as the oceanography and transportation. You can also mention the exposure to people of many different nationalities (other visitors and cast members). That should cover it. Since there's only room for one sentence that kind of takes the monkey off your back as far as being very eloquent.

 

[mickey'sbud]

Also: From my soapbox ...food for thought if you feel you need more examples...

MK - explore the human imagination, Liberty Square and the Hall of Presidents

HS - Broadway type stage shows and how different types of productions are made, artistic drawings and famous award winning art (so what if it is cartoons- IT IS ART! and very worthy of being called art!)

AK - Cultures, vast array of animals and plant life, stage productions, dinosaurs/bones

When you really think about it, Disney is VERY educational! Where else can a child or an adult learn about so many different things in such a small area? Even tho WDW is huge the vast variety is contained into a relatively small area!

In essence, WDW can introduce your child to a variety of possible career or study choices:
Oceanography, horticulture, variety of types of engineering, music, theater, art, dance, paleontology, cultural studies, foreign language, foreign country exports/inports, and American History!

I think I could go on and on and on……….

Have a Wonderful Educational Trip that will be long remembered beyond what is learned in the textbook!!!

 

[GOOFY4DONALD]

Also: From my soapbox ...food for thought if you feel you need more examples...

MK - explore the human imagination, Liberty Square and the Hall of Presidents

HS - Broadway type stage shows and how different types of productions are made, artistic drawings and famous award winning art (so what if it is cartoons- IT IS ART! and very worthy of being called art!)

AK - Cultures, vast array of animals and plant life, stage productions, dinosaurs/bones

When you really think about it, Disney is VERY educational! Where else can a child or an adult learn about so many different things in such a small area? Even tho WDW is huge the vast variety is contained into a relatively small area!

In essence, WDW can introduce your child to a variety of possible career or study choices:
Oceanography, horticulture, variety of types of engineering, music, theater, art, dance, paleontology, cultural studies, foreign language, foreign country exports/inports, and American History!

I think I could go on and on and on……….

Have a Wonderful Educational Trip that will be long remembered beyond what is learned in the textbook!!!

This is so true. My DD learned quite a bit about our country from the Hall of Presidents. She also learned about different cultures...even from the gifts shops around WS. She also tried different foods she would never be able to try back home.

 

[mom2faith]

The chance to spend time with family "away from it all" is priceless education

 

[DVCBELLE]

We are taking a family trip to Disney World, where he will experience history of US Presidents, cultures from other countries, recent technological and scientific advances, art, plant life, animals and dinosaurs as well as many other educational things. He will keep a daily journal of what he learned and saw each day.

 

[peytonsmomie]

A trip to Disney World is an opportunity to explore and expand my child's understanding of the universe we live in, from the space exploration and futuristic ideas as well as world cultures in Epcot, to the animal life and social experience at the resorts and Animal Kingdom.

Good luck!

 

[DVCisME]

Disney takes you from the beginning of time to what shall come in the future, and includes everything inbetween.

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

it really depends on how old your son is -- and remember, the hall of presidents is closed now until July.

 

[McKelly]

My DS7 was asked to write down what "prehistoric" meant. Briefly, it means a time before there was written records, but we had just returned from a trip to Disney and I asked him to recall the Spaceship Earth ride and how they talked about communication and how people began writing on the walls and then people developed an alphabet, etc., prehistoric, was before that!! So, there ARE things to be learned at Disney and the lessons learned do pop up from time to time in everyday life!!

 

[mickey'sbud]

We are taking a family trip to Disney World, where he will experience history of US Presidents, cultures from other countries, recent technological and scientific advances, art, plant life, animals and dinosaurs as well as many other educational things. He will keep a daily journal of what he learned and saw each day.

I wouldn't mention the daily journal unless he needs it as a requirement for missing school. That's just me....sometimes these journals can then turn into reports and how it relates to what is going on in class and can possibly turn a possitive learning experience into a drudgery for both your child and you. In others words, I wouldn't give the school any ideas that they might not would have required without your suggestion
.....that's just me and what has happened in our family once.

 

[jmcross]

My son won the geography bee at his school for his answer to What country contains the city of Marakesh? We had just eaten at Restaurant Marakesh so his correct answer was Morocco. I always think of this whenever anyone says that WDW is not educational.

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

basic life skills: can learn to read a map, can learn to read a bus schedule, can learn to make a plan, budget time, etc.

A lot to be learned in Animal Kingdom.

A lot to be learned in The Land in Epcot.

It really depends on how old they are.

 

[horseshowmom]

I wouldn't mention the daily journal unless he needs it as a requirement for missing school. That's just me....sometimes these journals can then turn into reports and how it relates to what is going on in class and can possibly turn a possitive learning experience into a drudgery for both your child and you. In others words, I wouldn't give the school any ideas that they might not would have required without your suggestion
.....that's just me and what has happened in our family once.

That's what I was thinking too. Don't add anything more than you have to do. Even if it wasn't required, the teacher may think, "Oh, what a good idea!" and expect it. You'll be plenty busy without having to keep up with a journal!

(No disrespect to the poster intended! )

 

[McKelly]

Instead of journal, buy them the Epcot passports and have them stamped and signed in each country. Most of the CM's write something about their country in it, what it is known for, etc. My kids, 7 and 9 enjoyed that.

 

[4Seasons]

In addition to all the reasons mentioned, don't forget about the skills of map reading! That's kinda important, LOL.

 

[Maddle]

Here are some graduate level studies -

• Physics - and laws of motion of the rides (centrifugal force, inertia.)
  
• Queing theory.
  
• Food Service - inventory control, meeting fluctuating demand.
  
• Marketing - ticket price policy in a contracting economy.
  
• Crowd control and management.
  
• Retail marketing theories (why do dark rides and shows exit into a shop?)
  
• Profits and Pricing - fixed cost vs variable cost of guests coming into the parks.

Too bad you can't do Independent Study for an MBA at Disney World. I would already be working on my PhD.

Maddle

 

[Green Tea]

He is my child. He is going on a family vacation.

 

[4Seasons]

He is my child. He is going on a family vacation.

Unfortunately for many school systems that no longer works, regardless of how "educational" the trip may be.
Vacation of ANY type is not a "legal absence" in our school system and the kids aren't allowed to turn in any make up work for a grade if it's not a legal absence.

Kinda ridiculous if you ask me. I honestly think my kids often learn MORE when we go away than when they are in school, more about the "real world" anyway.

 

[CowboyCO]

First off, it's not the schools business where you are going. Here's what I will say.

"During this time away from school, Joe will get to attend cultural and educational performances representing countries from around the world. He will also be touring interactive exhibits and attractions that highlight US and World History, science, zoology, and astronomy."