[IDZ/Teen] July 16th
Three things I learned about was the amount of work it took to go on a field dig. Which is a ridiculous amount of preparation with all the food and supplies. I learned where you should look to find fossils, and the best place to look is in places with large rock outcroppings with little or no vegetation so the fossil can be easily seen. Also I learned what you need to study (Biology and Geology) to become a paleontologist. Also that it takes at very least 5 years or school.
My favorite experience in IDZ was any of the hands on experiences that were offline. The stuff that was more interactive was very interesting to me. Also I enjoyed learning about the culture in Zambia
The new skill I learned over over the past week was working with others in group problem solving. I often decide to work by myself because I can get more done, but in IDZ I was forced to work with other people and learn to deal with them.
IDZ has been really hands on. When in a classroom you're listening to lectures, with IDZ you're working with other people and feel more involved and I prefer that to just sitting in school. Some cons would be the internet connection though, everything we did depended on the Internet connection and if it was gone It was gone for good.
