Children are innately interested in the natural world in which they live. Seeing a new creature, rock, or constellation for the first time, students are often motivated to turn voluntarily to their textbooks to learn more about their discoveries. The quest for the who, what, and how of the world's mysteries can be an exciting adventure in learning. Any subject should be taught in the most appropriate surroundings for greater understanding and maximum impact.
Firsthand experience helps learning progress more rapidly, and the knowledge is retained longer.
Students can apply learned skills to meaningful situations, and therefore lessons become more relevant and bring real meaning to what were abstract concepts. There is no more highly stimulating setting than the outdoor classroom. No books can rival the vividness of the real world. Students may be able to see their teachers in a different role. Teaching in nontraditional situations away from the classroom may help students to view their teachers as real people.