The wonders of the world. What's the big deal with them, anyway? Last semester we looked at music, science and art through the lenses of ancient Wonders of the World. Learning Bee students discovered the secrets of the Pyramids, the incredible scale of the Great Wall and the uniqueness of Machu Pichu, in addition to several others.

We are continuing our exploration of the wonders of the world this semester. However, now we will be exploring the natural wonders of the world. The Grand Canyon and Great Barrier Reef are our current focus, with 5 more to go.

Natural or man-made, the wonders of the world evoke universal themes. No matter their geographic location, they have the power to inspire people of all sexes, races and classes. Both students and adults can appreciate them.

Doing geometry on a worksheet can help students learn. But knowing that the arch is an integral part of both the Roman coliseum and every day life can give that knowledge a context that no worksheet can provide. We hope that wherever you travel with your child, you can communicate and connect the sights and sounds around you with the pool of information contained in your child. Connecting education to history and the natural world is one of the first steps to becoming a well rounded and creative individual.

Bio:

Mr. Duncan Jacobson is a graduate from the University of California, Berkeley. He received his BA in English in 2005 and has worked in a wide range of different professions, from professional editing to teaching SAT preparation classes. Although he has worked a variety of different jobs, he has returned to Learning Bee after a brief departure from our Palo Alto campus reallizing how much less rewarding the world of internet advertising was for his mind and body. He loves education especially at Learning Bee because his co-workers are amazing inspirations to him. 

Mr. Duncan's passion includes writing, history and sampling of all sorts of food in the world.