In March 2006, Ms. Sutton traveled with a group of SCUBA diving explorers to a group of islands known collectively as the Federated States of Micronesia. Her journey took her to the islands of Guam, Palau, and Chuuk where she dove among the most beautiful coral reefs in the world and experienced World War II history from 100 feet below the surface of these pristine tropical waters.

Ms. Sutton shared her experiences with her students at Newport Middle School through her daily journal log and photo gallery. Ms. Sutton also designed and organized classroom and Internet activities which assisted her students in learning more about the history, culture, and environment of this region during her visit.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Ms. Sutton would like to thank Principal Bud Lanning and the Carteret County School system for allowing her to seek adventures outside the classroom and to share her experiences with her students through a medium that will broaden their understanding of the world. Ms. Sutton would also like to thank Becky Ballou for her technological insight and assistance with the website. She would also like to thank videographer, Rick Allen, and photojournalist, Cindy Burnham, of VAGABOND VOYAGER for their photographic contributions during this adventure.

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Funding for this adventure was provided by Ms. Sutton.