top 10 field trip ideas
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Field trips are a way to break from the confines of the classroom and engage in real life experiences. Students will learn more than you think when they are able to interact with the material and maybe even get their hands a little dirty. Field trips are a great way to promote learning and get students excited for the rest of the school year.TRANSCRIPT
Top 10 Field Trip Ideas
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1. Visit a Farm
Touring a local farm is a great way to learn about food production, different farm animals, and the
hard work that goes into the food we eat. Students will have a great time while learning all the ins and outs of farm life. Local farms often
give tours or welcome students because they realize the
importance of educating our youth about farming and local produce.
2. See the State Capitol
State capitols are rich in history and landmarks. They are ideal
field trip locations because there is plenty to do within the confines of
the state capitols. You can visit politicians, see museums, or take
in historic landmarks. The possibilities in the state capitols
are endless – not to mention students will love the excitement
of the city.
3. Explore a Museum
Museums offer a plethora of knowledge and entertainment for
students of all ages. The great thing about museums is the
variety of knowledge and subject matter that each museum offers. You will be sure to find something in the museum to relate to class
subject matter. You can even spend more time in those areas to
drive home key concepts.
4. See the Cosmos in a Planetarium
Planetariums are one of the coolest places to take a field trip too. I still vividly remember the
time our elementary class went to the planetarium. The stars
projected onto the huge dome paint a clear picture of the night
sky free of light pollution. Students and chaperones alike will enjoy their time under the projected
stars.
5. Learn About Animals
at the Local Zoo
Zoos are another awesome place to take a field trip to. The animals on display are from all over the world and they bring their own
stories with them. The animals – big and small, will captivate
students and get them excited to learn more on their own. Field trips
are supposed to educate and inspire and the zoo can do exactly
that.
6. View a Play in a Theatre
There is nothing quite like the art of theatre. Taking a group of students to
see a play will be a life changing experience. Plus, the magic of theatre will certainly peak the interest of any
student. Many flagship works of drama are still put on to this day, so students
will be able to see Shakespeare, for example, come to life.
7. Tour a Local Factory
Local factories give a glimpse into the manufacturing process, but
they also show students the value in hard work and manual labor.
Not all students will want to go on to college, so it’s good for them to see other trades and opportunities available to them. Factories that regularly set up tours normally
have interactive aspects to them as well, so students will enjoy getting their hands dirty while
learning about production.
8. Discover Green Energy With Wind Turbines and Solar Panels
Solar Farms and Wind energy plants are becoming increasingly more popular and accessible to the public for tours. Renewable
energy is extremely important and students would enjoy seeing the
huge wind turbines or learning just how much goes into the set up
and use of solar panels. This is a unique field trip that students will
remember for years to come.
9. Climb in a Ropes Courses or Breeze through a Zip Line Course
Ropes courses offer team building and bonding experiences unlike any other type of field trips. Students learn to work better together and problem
solve their way through tough situations. Zip lines are also great
because there’s nothing like experiencing physics from a real life
perspective. Zip lines use gravity and exact angles to create the sensation of flying through the air. Pair this with a physics lesson and students will be engaged and excited to learn even
more.
10. Outdoor Team Building Exercises
Going on a field trip to participate in team-building exercises is fun and
beneficial to the classroom environment. Team-building exercises will create a better classroom morale
and will even grow a sense of togetherness among the students.
These types of trips also put students’ problem solving skills to work. They
must work together to achieve a common goal. That’s a great skill to
develop and practice often!
Remember, Have Fun!
Field trips are a way to break from the confines of the classroom and engage in real life experiences. Students will learn more than you think when they are able to interact with the material and maybe even get their hands a
little dirty. Field trips are a great way to promote learning and get students
excited for the rest of the school year.