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    EDEL453 Spring2014 PietraJEROME FieldTrips

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    The document proposes field trips for primary and intermediate elementary school students to support learning in social studies. For primary students, suggested trips include a children's museum to learn about economics, a fire station to learn about safety and prevention, and virtual trips about Pilgrims and animal habitats. For intermediate students, proposed trips are to a state park to observe desert landscapes, a visit from a police officer to discuss drug awareness and safety, virtual trips about dinosaurs and coins, and a picnic at a lake. The author notes being most excited about a visit from a D.A.R.E. instructor and potential challenges with virtual field trips and funding.

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    The document proposes field trips for primary and intermediate elementary school students to support learning in social studies. For primary students, suggested trips include a children's museum to learn about economics, a fire station to learn about safety and prevention, and virtual trips about Pilgrims and animal habitats. For intermediate students, proposed trips are to a state park to observe desert landscapes, a visit from a police officer to discuss drug awareness and safety, virtual trips about dinosaurs and coins, and a picnic at a lake. The author notes being most excited about a visit from a D.A.R.E. instructor and potential challenges with virtual field trips and funding.

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    The document proposes field trips for primary and intermediate elementary school students to support learning in social studies. For primary students, suggested trips include a children's museum to learn about economics, a fire station to learn about safety and prevention, and virtual trips about Pilgrims and animal habitats. For intermediate students, proposed trips are to a state park to observe desert landscapes, a visit from a police officer to discuss drug awareness and safety, virtual trips about dinosaurs and coins, and a picnic at a lake. The author notes being most excited about a visit from a D.A.R.E. instructor and potential challenges with virtual field trips and funding.

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    EDEL453 Spring2014 PietraJEROME FieldTrips

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    The document proposes field trips for primary and intermediate elementary school students to support learning in social studies. For primary students, suggested trips include a children's museum to learn about economics, a fire station to learn about safety and prevention, and virtual trips about Pilgrims and animal habitats. For intermediate students, proposed trips are to a state park to observe desert landscapes, a visit from a police officer to discuss drug awareness and safety, virtual trips about dinosaurs and coins, and a picnic at a lake. The author notes being most excited about a visit from a D.A.R.E. instructor and potential challenges with virtual field trips and funding.

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    Field Trips

    Submitted By: Pietra Jerome

    EDEL 453: Teaching Elementary School Social Science Nevada State College Spring 2014 Instructor: Karen Powell

    Field Trips

    submitted by: Pietra Jerome

    Primary (Grades K 2) Field Trips


    Social Studies Strand Traditional Field Trip Destination Field Trip Description & Notes

    Economics

    Lied Discovery Childrens Museum (Tour director\guide)

    The students will spend half of their school day at the Lied Discovery Childrens Museum. The students will participate in and learn about the, everyday living section. The students will pretend to pick a job they are interested in, earn a paycheck, deposit money in their savings account, and buy groceries. This will give the students an opportunity to look at adult life and get a better understanding of how to save and spend money they have earned.

    Visitation Field Trip

    Civics

    Henderson Fire Station (Firefighter)

    The students will learn about how fires start and what needs to be done to prevent unnecessary fires. Students will be taught and told what to do if they are stuck in a fire or see a fire start. The students will be also to look inside a fire truck and be able to ask questions.

    History

    http://www.plimoth.org/learn/jus t-kids/thanksgiving-virtual-fieldtrip

    Virtual Field Trips

    The students will be able to learn about pilgrims and the Mayflower. There are two videos that the students can watch. One talks about the Mayflower and how the people lived and survived. The second video talks about the Eastern People. Students will learn about how these people traveled, lived, what they did for entertainment and much more. Students can also print out pictures and color them after they have completed the videos.

    Geography

    http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/ani mals

    The students will be able to click on different animals and be able to read information and facts about the animal. The children can also filter the animals by where they would live. If the students are learning about jungles they will be able to click on jungle and learn about all the animals that live there.

    Nevada State College

    EDEL 453 - Spring 2014 Karen Powell- Instructor

    page 2

    Field Trips

    submitted by: Pietra Jerome

    Intermediate (Grades 3 5) Field Trips


    Social Studies Strand Traditional Field Trip Destination Field Trip Description & Notes

    Geography

    Lake Mead Recreation Area (Park Ranger from the Lake Mead Visitor center)

    The students will spend one full school day at the Lake Mead Recreation Area. The students will be able to observe desert scenery, go on a short desert hike and be able to have a class picnic in the shaded area provided. Students will also be able to look at the fishing pond and will listen to the tour guide on what kind of fish live in the water.

    Visitation Field Trip

    Civics

    D.A.R.E Henderson\Las Vegas Police Officer

    The students will be able to listen and talk to police officers about drugs, crime and public safety in the community. Students will participate in active discussions and will take notes about important factors that help keep our community and schools safe.

    History

    http://www.tramline.com/sci/dino/

    Virtual Field Trips

    For this virtual field trip students will learn all about dinosaurs. Students will be able to navigate the website to find out different information and facts about these fascinating animals. Each page provides detailed pictures. Some things the children will learn about are what dinosaurs ate, their footprints, and their nests. The website provides the students with definitions for challenging words and it will be easy for them to scan and read through each page.

    Economics

    http://www.meetmeatthecorner.o rg/episodes/lincoln-penny-moneymuseum

    The students will be able to watch a short video and read about the importance of coins. The video will show and tell the students that people used to use the barter system before coins were invented. Students will become aware of coin collecting and the importance and reason of why people collect coins.

    Nevada State College

    EDEL 453 - Spring 2014 Karen Powell- Instructor

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    Field Trips 1. Explain which field trip you are most excited about.

    submitted by: Pietra Jerome

    The field trip I am most excited about is having a D.A.R.E instructor come into the classroom and speak. I remember doing this as a student and I was very interested and eager to learn about the harmful effects of drugs, public and self-safety. The students will also be able to actively participate in classroom discussions and activities to help them better understand how to protect their community and themselves. Student will also be able to graduate from the D.A.R.E program after they have completed the course. Having a police officer come and speak to the class will engage the students and help them achieve successful community and school involvement.

    2. What challenges did you run into during this assignment?


    The main challenge I ran into when doing this assignment was making sure that the younger children would be able to understand how to use the virtual websites correctly. I tried to pick virtual field trips that had videos, graphics and activities for the students to do. Some children may be new to computers and may have a hard time navigating and working on a computer. I just want to make sure that the children arent wasting valuable classroom time. Another factor that I thought might pose a challenge is the amount of funding each school gets. I dont know if the traditional fields I picked may be too expensive for transportation and other fees associated with field trips.

    Nevada State College

    EDEL 453 - Spring 2014 Karen Powell- Instructor

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