Field Trips Michelle Maddux, Shara Bachman, Megan Mary, and Valerie Johnson.

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1 Field Trips Michelle Maddux, Shara Bachman, Megan Mary, and Valerie Johnson

2 Criteria for implementing field trips Should provide an opportunity for students to explore the concepts discussed in class. Should be age-appropriate. Should have a purpose and be engaging for students. Discuss expectations and prepare students for the experience. Allow children to be involved in planning.

3 Virtual vs. “Live” Field Trips LIVE Permission slips Secure transportation Acquire parent volunteers for adequate supervision Coordinate with site personnel Bring first-aid kit and food (if necessary) Create objectives and materials for on-site activites VIRTUAL Make sure students have necessary skills to perform on-line tasks Screen websites for appropriateness Verify availability of computers and server connection Create purpose and activities to perform while on-line: be specific!

4 Field Trips for the Sacramento Area K-23-45-6 Grocery StoreIndian Grinding Rock Gibson Ranch (Civil War Reenactment) Fire Station Old Sacramento & Railroad Museum Tour of the Capitol Play at Local High School Sutter’s Fort Mondavi Center (cultural event)

5 Primary vs. Upper Grade Field Trips Primary  Build experiences through exploration  Enriches the real world  Promotes appropriate social behaviors  Creates connection with community Upper Grades  Extends curriculum through critical thinking  Requires students to make connections to real-life situations and curriculum  Hands-on, Minds-on  Extends beyond immediate community

6 Technology and Social Studies Web-Quests allow students to explore primary resources and utilize process skills Creates opportunities for students to access the world through multi-media resources Provides options for presenting information in a new and exciting way Develops critical thinking skills Students can communicate with people around the world! –Develop cultural awareness –Ask questions

7 Strengths and Weaknesses of Field Trips Strengths  Students connect classroom experiences to real-life situations  Hands-on, Minds-on  Opportunities for unique experiences and memories  Provides concrete examples and promotes comprehension of curriculum Weaknesses  Takes valuable instruction time  Requires advances planning and organization  Parent involvement necessary  Limited monetary resources  If not connected to the curriculum, can be frivolous