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Field Trip Thailand 2009Y 12 Geography Y13 BiologyY12/13 Economics: 

Field Trip Thailand 2009 Y 12 Geography Y13 Biology Y12/13 Economics 3 weeks to go countdown What to do and what to expect

Where??: 

Where??

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6 hours 30 mins 1 hr 3 hrs How??

Who will be going: 

Who will be going Year 12 Geography Teachers: P.Tainsh, D. Clifton Year 13 Biology Teacher: J. Barclay, D. Koopman Year 12/13 Economics Also Paul from North Star to facilitate – he has many years experience in this field.

Whose coming - Biologists: 

Whose coming - Biologists

Geography and Economics: 

Geography and Economics

Flight Times: 

Flight Times

First Day: 

First Day Arrive in Chiang Mai – Go to hostel Afternoon settle in relax Evening go to Dinner and night market – chance for shopping and get a feel of the culture

Second / third Day: 

Second / third Day Biologists – go to field centre 1 hour outside of Chiang Mai in a Nature Reserve Aim: -Study the forest ecosystem using random sampling methods with quadrads and recording/ processing data

Geographers and Economists: 

Geographers and Economists Rebranding of Chiang Mai as a cultural tourist centre Obtaining primary data on success of rebranding Bi polar analysis, environmental impact assessment Evidence of globalisation in Chiang Mai – positive or negative?

A Maybe here?: 

A Maybe here? Trying to get a deal on a jungle rope walk? Only 50 / 50 chance at the moment but will keep trying.

Day 4: 

Day 4 visit Kings project to see how a development project has changed the way of life and ecology of an area from slash and burn opium poppy growing by ethnic Hmong tribe, to intensive hydroponically irrigated agriculture. Then off to Maekok in afternoon

The Centre: 

The Centre The best thing to do is to just look at the website as the images below are when it was being built Link to website

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Itinerary

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Helping one another – have a look at this extract of the Geography Syllabus for Year 13 – Can you see some of the ways in which Biology, Geography and Economics link. There is a key question of the sustainability of development that We want you to consider on this trip.

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Geography Biology Economics

What to Wear: 

What to Wear Lowest rainfall so should not be a problem but bring waterproof in case Daytime hot – Nightime cold There is a full list on the next page, but can anyone guess where they might have been able to get all this information before?

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KIT LIST This is not an exhaustive list, but is the minimum required. We do have a laundry service with very reasonable prices. A good day pack big enough to carry a packed lunch, two litres of water and a waterproof Good trainer/ sports shoes for walking. These are better than boots as they dry more quickly! Most activities require closed shoes, so please don’t come with just sandals. Old trainers which you would not mind getting wet/dirty and even leaving behind. Sandals (no heels). Sports type ‘Teevers’ are ideal. CROCKS are not appropriate for water based activities as they easily come off and will be lost. Long trousers (2). Cotton trousers are fine, although light weight synthetic trousers are quicker drying once they get wet. NOT denims if you are doing river based work. Long Shirts (2) You want long sleeves to give you protection from the sun and insects! Fleece / sweater – it can get cool in the evenings (ONLY when visiting October –February) Shorts (2) T shirts (4) ) (Please, no offensive slogans) Girls – this is a ‘conservative rural area’ so spaghetti string / revealing tops should not be worn outside the resort. Swimming gear Lightweight waterproof jacket Underwear Sunhat Sunglasses/ high factor suncream or sun block. Water Bottle (1 Litre capacity). We will not give out bottles of water. Students without a water bottle will have to ‘hire’ one for the week. Insect Repellent. Wash Kit. (We provide towels). Any personal medication/sanitary items. Torch/flashlight. For fieldwork groups, clipboard, pens, pencils, notebook, calculators and camera are required items

DIETARY AND MEDICAL ISSUES: 

DIETARY AND MEDICAL ISSUES It would be appreciated if these could be brought to our attention before arrival at the centre or if confidential We can cater for most dietary requirements and will need to know about allergies etc beforehand. A ‘request for information’ will be sent before the group arrives. In other words, if you have not given me your confidential information sheets do it now!!! Guess where you can get them

HEALTH: 

HEALTH Innoculations It is recommended that visitors should make sure that they are up to date with their tetanus-polio boosters. For others such as Typhoid, Hepatitis B or Japanese Encephalitis, medical advice should be taken. Prophylactics. This is a ‘malarial area’, but the incidence is very low and tends to be restricted to remote parts. There have been no recorded incidences in the area for several years. None of the long term expatriate staff take anti-malarials and instead take usual precautions. This involves using an effective anti-mosquito spray and wearing trousers and long-sleeve shirts in the evenings. Water. Free bottled water is provided in the rooms. Tap water is not potable and it is also advised that bottled water be used for brushing teeth.

Visa Requirements: 

Visa Requirements Many countries can obtain visas directly at the airport on arrival for no charge Others need to pay a fee of approximately Dhs 100. A visa form needs to be downloaded and you will need the following A letter from the school saying you are going on the trip. A letter from your parent A letter of invitation from the centre in Thailand 2 passport copies. This normally only takes a couple of days and is done at the Thai Consulate. Again all information is on the moodle site.

General pattern of the day: 

General pattern of the day 7.00 Wake up 7.30 Breakfast 8.15 Room inspection 8.30 Meet at The Bamboo Club 8.45 Activities begin 12.00 Lunch 13.30 Meet at The Bamboo Club 13.45 Activities begin 17.00 Free time 18.30 Dinner 19.30 Evening activities 21.00 Free time 10.30 In rooms 11.00 Lights out THE BAMBOO CLUB The Bamboo Club is the place and area given over to students. It comprises a grassed area, large open sided covered meeting area, a bar selling drinks snacks and ice creams, music and TV, table tennis, badminton, volleyball and various board games. In the winter there is a nightly campfire. The area is solely for use by students. As such, the bar area attached to the main restaurant is for other resort guests (adults) only. Purchase of drinks and snacks is by use of a coupon system. 100 Baht books of coupons are available and staff will not accept cash for purchases made at The Bamboo Club. Any coupons left at the end of the week can be exchanged for cash – or if placed in the donations box, will be used in the community project.

What next: 

What next Moodle: Everbody join the http://englishcollege.moodle.ae site and sign up to the school trip forum. Letters: to parents and also show them on to moodle as we will be putting daily updates on the trip as well as links to blogs and photo libraries. Note all the things that are needed by return. E.g. all confidential forms if not done and also a copy of passport and visa pages. Next payments – this will be for February 2nd. This needs to be paid directly to Ata. Mr Barclay will be responsible for chasing these up. Check health – are tetanus, polio up to date Check your passport – do you have 6 months left on it or you cannot get in the country. Do you need a visa? Start getting this sorted Start getting excited about the trip, but before that an important note.

Expectations: 

Expectations The trip is intended to give you valuable field work experience in order to assist you to obtain a good grade in your examinations.. Use your time wisely Work hard, but have fun doing it. Don’t be too cool to be silly. Behave responsibly Safety always No drinking Treat the centre and the people well. Respect Thai Culture – i.e. read up.

Other questions: 

Other questions Give me a list and I will find out and put onto moodle. Some of them I have are : Types of plugs? How much money you need? Are there any clubs? Can I use my mobile?

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Further Research: Land pooling in Thailand – urban redevelopment to help unequal areas