Hawaii STEM Virtual Experience
Hawai’i is known for its beautiful beaches and breathtaking scenery, but it’s also remarkable in its biodiversity – it’s the most ecologically diverse place in the world. On this Hawai’i STEM virtual tour, we cover a multitude of topics, such as Holdridge Zones, the science behind Hawai’i’s killer waves, and of course, volcanoes. Mixed in with these STEM topics are visits to some of this state’s most important and iconic sites.
Highlights include:
- Waikiki Beach
- Pearl Harbor National Monument
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Polynesia Cultural Center
- Luau and Hula
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Haleiwa
- Turtle Bay and Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles
Topics discussed:
- Holdridge Zones
- Endemic flora and fauna
- Science of Hawaii’s waves
- Volcanoes
- Telescope array on Mauna Kea
Alaska Virtual Experience (Social Studies + STEM)
Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we explore the history, culture, and natural wonders of The Last Frontier! We’ll start on the coast in Southcentral Alaska at Anchorage and then make our way to the Interior, visiting Denali National Park and concluding in Fairbanks. From wildlife to weather, remote wilderness, and Alaska Native culture—we’ll learn the unique challenges that shape Alaskan life, how Alaska became the 49thstate, and why so many people are drawn to the Great Land! This tour incorporates STEM throughout.
North to Alaska!
Tour highlights include:
- Anchorage
- Portage Glacier Cruise
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park
- Denali National Park
- Husky Homestead
- Fairbanks
- Gold Dredge 8 + Alaska Pipeline
- University of Alaska, Fairbanks
For over 25 years, CE Tours has traveled with hundreds of students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities around the country. We’re continuing that tradition by taking your students via the virtual road. Let us show you why Trio and Gear Up programs nationwide say we offer THE BEST online experiences in the industry!
While our in-person tours are unbeatable, we use similar techniques to bring schools to life, virtually. Students will tour universities with a live CE Tours guide, learn the schools’ culture, requirements, campus life, and more.
Here is a list of the schools your students will visit during this virtual tour:
Maryland, D.C., and Virginia
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- Howard University
- Hampton University
- Morgan State University
- Norfolk State University
The Carolinas
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- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
- North Carolina Central University
- Winston-Salem State University
- Claflin University
Florida & Georgia
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- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Spelman College
- Morehouse College
- Bethune-Cookman University
Tennessee and Alabama
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- Fisk University
- Alabama State University
- Tuskegee University
- Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Louisiana and Texas
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- Southern University
- Prairie View A&M University
- Xavier University
- Grambling University
Mississippi and Arkansas
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- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
- Philander-Smith College
- Alcorn State University
- Jackson State University
Get ready and “Turn-up”!
Virtual Puerto Rico Experience
Puerto Rico is a part of the US, but a country and culture all its own.
Walk the streets of Old San Juan, marveling at the bright colors, move to the salsa rhythms, and salivate as you hear about some delicious Puerto Rican dishes. Wander up to El Morro, an iconic fortification built by the Spanish, and gaze out at the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Learn how the different bloodlines that make-up Puerto Ricans – Spanish, African, and indigenous Taino – are felt and expressed in their culture through art, music, festivals, and more. Leave the city and head out to the beautiful forests and caves of the countryside. Take a kayak at night on the ethereal Bio Bay.
Highlights include:
- Old San Juan
- El Morro
- La Perla
- Loiza
- El Yunque National Forest
- Flora and fauna
- Local cuisine
- Cuevas de Camuy (Caves of Camuy)
- Bio Bay
Itching to experience el sabor de Puerto Rico? Vamanos!
