Sometimes our homeschooling needs some spark, something new and different, something that doesn’t necessarily involve pencils and paper, in fact, activities that gets our bodies moving and our spirits refreshed. Guess what that is? We need a field trip!
School trips often form precious memories for pupils.
Field trips ( popularly known as excursions) can be used for wide and varied purposes. Sometimes, a field trip is just what is needed to kick off a unit study or to pull everything together at the end of a period of study.
Interestingly, field trips can spark interest in various topics, fields of work, or study, which may lead to students/ pupils making new invention or getting interested in a field that may one day become their life’s work.
Come to think of it? Have you ever wondered why so many public school classes take field trips in the spring? (By the meteorological calendar, spring will always start on 1 March; ending on 31 May. The season starts from March, April and ends May).
Could the students and teachers be tired of being cooped up all year in a classroom just want to get out and about in the fresh air? Oftentimes, the field trips are not even what you could consider “educational,” but nonetheless, everyone in the class gets on a school bus, and off they go for the day. This brings us to the conclusion that we can add one more purpose for field trips to the list above–fun! Field trips can be taken just for the fun of it.
Meanwhile, before heading out on a field trip, it’s important to remind our children that proper behaviour, manners, and dress are important. We need to make sure our children understand how we expect them to behave in the type of surroundings we will be visiting. We may want to discuss using quiet, polite voices inside public buildings, determine how our group will stay together, or how much freedom each is allowed to have. We also need to let our children know if they will or will not be allowed to touch things they see and remind them to show respect for property and people around them.
Here Are Awesome Field Trip Ideas For Pupils Of All Ages
Are you looking for fun and educational field trip ideas to inspire students of all ages in your School? Whether you’re teaching elementary, middle, or high school students, look no further than these great ideas for field trips!
some of them are in your own backyard! Check out historical sites near you and see if any offer tours.
Go Green
Teaching the value of ecological preservation? It’s always a good lesson for students to learn their impact on the world around them. Try these field trip ideas for a greener world:
A recycling center; An alternative energy plant; The local landfill or garbage processing facility; An ecological cleanup site (can also serve as an opportunity for volunteer work!)
Amusement park
What list of field trip ideas would be complete without mentioning a visit to an amusement park? Amusement parks are designed to be fun, meaning there’s something every student can enjoy. However, they can be somewhat overwhelming, so be sure to check out these tips for an amusement park trip with kids before you go.
Explore The Working World:
It’s never too early to talk to your students about the future, which means career-based field trip ideas are always on the table. Explore the working world when you visit these destinations.
TV stations
Manufacturing plants or factories
Science labs
Technology companies
Courthouses
Healthcare facilities
Food production facilities
Colleges or universities
Capital Buildings
Whether you visit your state capital or the nation’s capital , there’s always something to learn about Nigeria’s history when you visit its source!
Historical Sites
You don’t have to go to a museum to see historical artifacts and buildings — some of them are in your own backyard! Check out historical sites near you and see if any offer tours.
Zoos Or Conservation Centers
The zoo is another field trip idea that has stood the test of time. Many zoos offer group or student discounts and include built-in activities for your visit, such as scavenger hunts or guided tours.
Farms
Farms are not only a place to visit animals but also a chance to talk about history, biology, and even economics. Plus, you can never go wrong by supporting your local farmers!
Aquariums
If you asked students their favorite field trip idea on this list, many would vote for a visit to the aquarium! Aquariums engage students of all ages while providing helpful information about the natural world.
Fish Hatcheries
A fish hatchery might not be the first location that comes to mind when you think about entertaining your students, but it’s actually a great field trip idea. Fish hatcheries are full of interesting information, often offer tours, and can provide a wealth of knowledge on your local region’s waterways.
Enjoy Nature
The natural world is an invaluable learning resource and a source of countless field trip ideas! These nature-based field trip ideas will be sure to keep your students entertained.
National Or State Parks
Go for a hike or tour the visitor’s center at your local state or national park. Supporting the national parks system helps it stay beautiful for years to come! You can integrate geography, biology, history, geology, and more into your visit.
Botanical Gardens
Botanical gardens are beautiful and a great place to talk about science and art. You can even have your students do a photography project!
Sculpture Gardens
While sculpture gardens are technically more art than nature, they are another fabulous field trip idea. Some are even interactive or encourage touching the art!
Meet The Animals
Whether you’re wrangling 35 middle school students or you’re a parent teaching homeschooled kids, you’d have a hard time finding a student without a favorite animal, and chances are they’ll see that animal when you visit one of these destinations!
Visit A Museum
Museums are time-honored field trip destinations for a good reason! They provide entertaining and educational talking points for classes of all ages and are already created to appeal to younger and older students alike. Check out these kinds of museums.
Art museums
Science museums (don’t skip the planetarium!)
Maritime museums
Archaeology museums
Historic house/building museums
Cemetery or gravesite museums
Technology museums
