Short note - prepration on field trip
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. Decide on a Destination
First things first, you’ll need to decide where you’re going (and why)! For example, if you’re teaching a history class, you may want to visit a historic village or a similar site. Teaching biology? Perhaps a visit to a state park for a hike (and bird watching) is in order.
If you don’t have any great ideas, try asking your colleagues – or even your students – for suggestions. You’re sure to get some good ideas.
Arrange Transportation
Transportation is an important part of a field trip. Typically, you’ll be taking a school bus to your destination. This is usually the cheapest and easiest way to get to a particular destination, so make sure you fill out all the forms needed to request a bus, so the transportation staff at your school can arrange things.
However, in some cases, you may be able to take staff vehicles, or have parents volunteer as drivers and chaperones. Think about what makes the most sense for you!
lan Your Schedule for the Day
Once you’ve decided where you’re going, how you’re getting there, and other basic logistics, it’s time to plan your schedule.
When do kids need to arrive at the school?
When are you departing? When are you coming back?
What activities will you be doing? For how long?
Will there be any recreation or “free” time?
Do you need to bring any toys, tools, or other supplies?
Decide Who’s Allowed to Go
You may want to make the trip an incentive – for example, require good behavior from your students for a week before the trip. If you do this, you’ll need to make arrangements for kids who are not allowed to attend, such as a study hall, or a trip to the library, as well as adult supervision.