Ultimate Checklist for
Quality Field Trips
Developing greatly formative experiences one student at a time
Student engagement is fundamental to any field trip experience. When students are engaged, field trips are elevated beyond simple activities, becoming a greatly a formative experience. Let’s take a look at what makes a strong field trip program–
A strong program should include:
- Hands-on activities
- Curriculum alignment described clearly
- Student voice and choice opportunities
- Relevance to real life, possibly careers
- Immersive elements or storytelling
- Support for teachers and chaperones
- Inclusive and accessible design
- Trained facilitators
- Reflection or wrap-up experience
- Method for collecting feedback
–These steps will launch any field trip into the range of great experiences. Yet truly special field trips are defined by their own irreplaceable characteristics. Formative experiences for students are made specially with each an every one in mind.