Summit Magazine December 2005 - International School Moshi

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A Week at the Beach10S2 C l a s s T r i p : P a n g a n iISMOur school housesits on the clifftop,lulled by thelapping of theIndian Ocean andthe wind in thepalm fronds. It isa far cry from ourhigh altitude basesin <strong>Moshi</strong> andArusha. Its hot,humid andsurrounded by theSwahili culture.The S2 studentshad a busy weekstudying thecoastline, thed i v e r s ecommunities ofthe rockpools andmangroves, theslave trade andthe colonialhistory of thetown.There were plentyof opportunitiesfor good plain funtoo!
Down on the Farm11We are lucky to have a wealth of 'outdoorclassrooms' on our doorstep. Africa's highestmountain provides us with some exciting hands-oneducational opportunities. Our students spent afew days camping at West Kilimanjaro in thebeautiful gardens of Simba Farm which is locatedon the slopes of the mountain. They take a look atdifferent land uses in the area and investigate thepossibilities for tourism and other economicdevelopment. Students have the opportunity to getout and about on the farm and to experiencedifferent farming strategies for themselves.Thanks to the Bruinsmas for their hospitality.Jatropha, a local plant that can be used amongstother things as an alternative to fossil fuels.Cows bred to thrive in our particularenvironmentS 3 C l a s s t r i p : W e s t K i l i m a n j a r oISMArtemesia, a plant whose active ingredient is important in the control ofmalaria.Beans are natural nitrogen fixersRelaxing...
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