That way, my students have some background information and are able to ask informative questions. It's also a great idea to have a project for them while they are on the field trip. For example, if they are going to the zoo and have studied animals, the teacher could have them make a list of all the mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, etc. Amy Scalf,Winchester, KY I teach science classes to 5th-8th graders. I like to plan trips that have a lot of hands-on experience that relates to what we are studying in our curriculum.
Field trips are great ways to help students apply what they have learned in class.
I took my 7th graders on a Manatee Encounter field trip where the students not only learned about the manatee and its habitat but also experienced it by snorkeling with the manatees in the Crystal River. I will always remember. Jerry Woodbridge,Jacksonville, FL O ne tool I have used to ensure that a field trip is successful is a scavenger hunt. This helps students focus on details they might otherwise overlook. For example, we recently attended the Titanic exhibit at the Florida International Museum.