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Global Explorer VR: Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest

Kit-based Course

Global Explorer VR: Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest

$185 USD

Price details

Number of Class

Duration

50 min

Class size

1 - 5

Age

7-18

Course Type On-Going Course. Meets 1 time a week

Language This course will be taught in English only.

Start Date: Oct 24, 2023 (Tue)

Time 05:00-05:50 EDT (Tue) / 04:00-04:50 EST (Tue)

Sign-up deadline Sep 26, 2023 (Tue)

Course Overview

Global Explorer VR: Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest
Get ready for a journey through rocky mountains and thick jungles as we explore South America! Sail down the Amazon River, look down on Iguazu Falls, and get an up-close look at the Christ the Redeemer statue in these unforgettable countries! At the conclusion of your travels, you’ll be growing your very own plant like ones found in the Amazon!

About Global Explorer VR
The Global Explorer VR consists of 15 courses that take you around the globe! Each month we will introduce a new course with an exciting new destination students can join. Your first course will include the Global Explorer VR kit that can be used for all future courses!

Course Kit

Global Explorer VR: VR Atlas Kit

New Students Who Sign Up For The Course Will Receive:

Global Explorer VR Course Workbooks*
VR Kit**
138-page Interactive VR Atlas Book
World Passport
VR Goggles***
Hands-on projects including dinosaur dig set, 3D Eiffel tower set, volcano maker, and much more!

*You will receive 1 workbook depending on the course you take.

If you take a new course for a new continent, you will be sent the specific workbook needed.

**New students who sign up for a Global Explorer VR course will be sent the Global Explorer VR kit.
Students who are continuing the course after their first time will only be sent new workbooks when they sign up for courses for a new continent.

***Please note: All students who participate in this course must have a smartphone to enjoy the VR experience.
Students who participate in this course will need to download the VR Atlas App on a smartphone prior to the start of the first class.
To download the app, smartphones will need at least 2GB of space.

Global Explorer VR: South America Workbook

In the South America workbook, you will find a variety of amazing activities that you will be doing both in-class and after class!

Crossword puzzles
Word Searches
Review pages and country quizzes
Did You Know trivia and fun facts
Over 100 amazing pictures
and more!

Lesson Schedule

Amazon Rainforest Project

2023/10/24 05:00-05:50 EDT (Tue)

Plants of the Amazon

2023/10/31 05:00-05:50 EDT (Tue)

The Amazon Rainforest

2023/11/7 04:00-04:50 EST (Tue)

Brazilian Culture + Project

2023/11/14 04:00-04:50 EST (Tue)

Upcoming Courses in the Program

Global Explorer VR: Argentina and Chile

Start Date: Nov 21

Time 18:00-18:50 JST (Tue)

Number of classes 4

Price ¥13,300 JPY

Global Explorer VR: Western Europe

Start Date: Dec 19

Time 18:00-18:50 JST (Tue)

Number of classes 4

Price ¥13,300 JPY

Kit

Global Explorer Kit Content

Your kit delivery will include the kit items and a list of all items will be included in the delivery box. You will receive a Kit Dispatch notification email once it has been sent for delivery.

If you have a missing or wrong item in your kit delivery box or have not received your kit at least 2-3 days before the class start date, please contact our Student Relations team.

Please note that Global Step Academy Online is not responsible for damage to the kit during shipment and delivery.

Technical Requirement

Global Explorer VR Technical Requirement

All students who participate in this course must have a smartphone to enjoy the VR experience.

Students who participate in this course will need to download the VR Atlas App on a smartphone prior to the start of the first class.
To download the app, smartphones will need at least 2GB of space.

The minimum software requirement is as follows:
Android:

Android version 7.0 or greater

Apple

Apple iOS version 9.0 or greater*

*Please note that Apple iPhones 6 and older may not support the augmented reality (AR) functions found in the app as Apple no longer supports updates for iPhone 6.
We recommend an iPhone 6S or newer to achieve full functionality.

For more information about how to download and use the VR app, go to VR Resource page.

Language Requirement

Global Explorer VR (original): Language Requirement

Students must meet the following language requirements in order to take this course.

Speaking Skills: Advanced

Students will need to be able to respond in basic to complex sentences.

Listening Skills: Advanced

Students will need advanced listening skills to be able to follow complex instructions.

Reading Skills: Advanced

Students will need advanced reading skills to understand written directions and passages.

Writing Skills: Advanced

Students may be required to write complex sentences or paragraphs during the lesson and for homework.

For students currently taking an ELA program, they must currently be within ELA Advanced Grade 2 or above to participate.

Policy

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel anytime before the application deadline and you will not be charged any cancellation fee. However, if you cancel after the application deadline, 100% of the course fee will charged as a cancellation fee.

Safety

Safety Disclaimer

Participants taking this course must be aware that Global Step Academy Online is not responsible for any and all bodily harm, physical injury, or any damage done to the kit during classes or after the classes. Parents/legal guardians of the students must be responsible for supporting and supervising during the class.

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