Magical Winter Lights Teacher Information Packet
3rd - 8th grade packet
General Information for Teachers
Welcome! We’re glad you would like to come to Magical Winter Lights for your school
field trip! We hope you have a great time on your trip. In this packet, you will find a map
of the event grounds, worksheets for students, and an FAQ sheet.
Worksheets: Student worksheets are designed to give the students the opportunity to
learn basic information about the famous locations and exotic animals they will see
depicted in the detailed lantern sets. The fill in the blank worksheet will send students
on a fact finding mission to learn important information about famous locations and
animals found in our world. By searching the descriptions found at each lantern set,
students will be able to pick out the info they need while getting a tour of the world, all
from inside of Magical Winter Lights. We hope you enjoy your time!
Tour Format: Trips are self-guided, and a map of the event grounds is included in this
packet for your convenience. After arriving and being admitted to the event by a Magical
Winter Lights staff person, you will be responsible for your group as you explore the
exhibits. We ask that you please stop the children from crossing any barriers set up in
the event grounds as well as help the children refrain from touching any lantern set that
is not explicitly designed to be interactive.
Lunch during Field Trips: Trips are welcome to come during normal lunch periods,
however, food is not provided at the Magical Winter Lights grounds outside of our
normal daily operating hours. That said, we do have facilities where students can sit
down to eat lunch, and we welcome students to bring food to enjoy during their school
trip to Magical Winter Lights.
Dino Area: Included at Magical Winter Lights festival is a special dinosaur exhibit area,
we hope you will enjoy walking through this area on your school trip. You are free to
arrange your tour of the event grounds in whatever order you want, but we recommend
you finish your trip in this area. In the Dinosaur Land area, there is an activity tent with
fun, interactive exhibits. While not all activities in the tent will be available for the
students during the daytime hours, we encourage you to stop in this tent to have some
fun with your group.
School Trips FAQ:
When can my group come to MWL for a field trip?
MWL will be open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM every weekday for school trips.
Are school trips guided at MWL?
School trips are self-guided through the event grounds. An official MWL representative will greet you at
the event entrance to admit your group and answer any initial questions you may have, then you will be
able to explore the event grounds with your group as desired.
How much does it cost?
$8 per person for groups of 20 students or more are offered to educational organizations. Smaller groups
are still welcome to attend, however they will be charged for a minimum group size of 20 students,
regardless of how many students attend. Standard admission tickets are also available for purchase at
any time online at magicalwinterlights.com.
Are there any size limits for groups?
Group rates will be offered starting for groups of 20 students or more. All groups must be accompanied by
1 adult chaperone for every 10 students.
Is transportation provided?
No, groups will need to provide for transit for themselves to and from the event. However, free parking for
buses is provided on site at the event.
Can students bring lunches and eat at MWL?
Yes, space for students to sit and eat is available at the event. However, food is not provided for field trips
at MWL, so students will need to pack a lunch and bring it if you want to have lunch at the event site.
What happens if medical assistance is needed while on the field trip?
Magical Winter Lights does not assume responsibility for attendees while on the field trip. On-site medical
assistance is not offered during field trip hours. Please notify MWL staff if emergency medical attention is
required and call 911.
When should I register for our school trip?
The registration deadline for field trips is November 14th, 2016. Payment and field trip forms must be
submitted two weeks prior to the field trip date. Please follow the steps listed in the general information
section on school trips webpage to register your group.
About how long will a field trip at your event take?
You will need about 2 hours to complete a daytime walkthrough of the Magical Winter Lights festival
grounds.
What is your cancellation policy?
School Trips can be rescheduled for another time up to 24 hours in advance of the scheduled arrival time.
After that, trips cannot be changed. No refunds are made for any reason once trips have been scheduled.
My question wasn’t answered in these FAQs. Who can I contact?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding field trips, please send an email and use the subject line
“Field Trip Inquiry”.
Name that place!
1. _____________________________
____________________________________ 2.
3. _______________________________
_________________________________ 4.
5. _______________________________
_________________________________ 6.
7. ________________________________
________________________________8.
Match the numbers from “Name that Place!” with the right
world city shown on this map
London #
Moscow #
Pisa #
Paris #
New York #
Giza #
Rio de Janeiro
#
Beijing #
Magical Winter Lights Fill in the Blank Worksheet
Instructions: Read the description panels at each lantern location to find the important facts to fill in on
this sheet.
Every blank you fill in is worth 1 point. Also, you can get 1 additional bonus point for each blank you
fill in for correctly spelling the word in the blank.
At the end of your trip, swap sheets with another student and count up your points to see how many
you got!
Dream Castle: Magical Winter Light’s “Dream Castle” lantern set is inspired by
________________________, a famous castle located in _______________.
This castle is also the prototype for the iconic ___________ castle seen at the
beginning of all their movies.
The blue whale is the largest living animal known to man. This lantern model
of a blue whale is ____ long, 33' wide, and 19.5' tall, making it approximately
the same size as a fully grown adult blue whale in nature. In real life, this
whale would weigh about _________ - that's ________________! Despite the blue whale's majesty,
this amazing animal is on the endangered species list due to hunting from the
whaling industry. The beauty of this lantern can help us remember the importance
of protecting the environment and the amazing animals around us.
The Statue of Liberty is located in Liberty Island harbor on the Hudson River. The
statue was presented as a gift to the United States from _________ in ______ to
commemorate the American War of Independence.
Saint Basil's Cathedral: One of the most beautiful Russian Orthodox monuments,
Saint Basil’s Cathedral was constructed in the mid-16th century in Red Square,
__________, ___________.
The Pyramids are located in _________, one of the First Four Ancient
Civilizations, developed around _______ BCE. The Egyptians would call their
kings ______________. A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the
head of a person, called a ______________, was built near the pyramids and
was supposed to guard them.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa: An iconic landmark for Pisa, ________, the Leaning
Tower of Pisa is fascinating building. The tilt of the tower dates back to its
construction in the ________. The tower began to lean because the foundation was
built on soft ground that had difficulty supporting the weight.
The Christ the Redeemer statue is located on top of ___________, a granite
mountain in central _________________, _________. At night, the statue is
covered in light from spotlights so that it is visible from many vantage points
throughout the city.
The Eiffel Tower stands at the south bank of the River Seine in ________,
__________. It has become one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The
"_______ _______", as it is affectionately called by locals, was constructed as the
centerpiece of the _______ World's Fair to showcase artistic quality and innovation.
Magical Winter Lights Fill in the Blank Worksheet
The Arc de Triomphe is located in the center of Charles de Gaulle, Paris,
France. Commissioned by the famous conqueror __________ in the early
1800's, its construction was not completed until more than 30 years later
in _______.
The Tower Bridge is an iconic image of _______, _________. The bridge that goes across the River
__________ was completed in 1894 after eight years of construction. The
bridge lifts at 86 degrees in about a minute to allow vessels to go through.
_________ is the miracle of the universe and cradle of life. It is important that
we __________ the environment and live in harmony to protect our homeland.
Take turns riding the bicycles to light up the world!
Pandas are one of the world's most adorable animals and are known as a Chinese national treasure.
The panda is a flagship species in the world for biodiversity and conservation. There are
approximately ________ wild pandas in existence today. This lantern is lit to promote harmony and
preservation of Earth. Bonus Point: How many pandas can you count in this exhibit? ______
The Temple of Heaven is one of ___________'s most prized landmarks. The
Temple was constructed during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is one of
largest and most representative buildings of ancient _________. This is the
place where the emperor would pray for good harvests and have their
heaven worship ceremony. Can you believe the Temple of Heaven in Beijing
was built without nails? Amazing!
Water is a substance composed of two elements: ____________ and
____________ (Chemical Formula: H2O). By creating a lantern using
recycled water bottles to form water drops with vibrant colors, we want to
encourage everyone to ___________ the most important resource on
Earth.
The Great Wall, one of the most recognizable symbols of _________,
was built around 220 B.C. under Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Following
the Qin Dynasty, the Wall continued to be expanded through the Ming
Dynasty (1368-1644). Today, the Wall stretches across ____________
miles. The Great Wall of China is one of the most impressive
architectural feats in history.
Number of blanks filled correctly:______ Correct Spelling Bonus Points:_______
Total:______