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Field Trips
Wondering where to go and what to do without spending
an arm and a leg? Field trips don't have to be
expensive - or daunting to plan. There are plenty of
inexpensive (and even free) places you can take your
kids. If you have an idea to add to this list, let Cindy know.
The
Field Trip Lady
Interactive guides and tips to taking the best field
trips.
Field Trips - Simple and Close to Home
Sometimes, the best trips are right around the corner. Some can be done on your own, while others need to be set up beforehand. For the latter, just call ahead and ask. Most places will be delighted to arrange an educational tour. If they only do it for 'a school group', give a shout to a couple of other homeschool families and, wah-lah, now you have 'a group'.
✓ Grocery Store. See what the different departments (grocery, frozen food, general merchandise, cashiers, etc.) actually do. Find out why stock has to be rotated, who sets the prices, how a cake decorating airbrush works, and how many different countries ship in fruits and vegetables for that one produce department.
✓ Fields and Parks. Identify the various wildflowers in the spring, or the birds in the winter. Which ones are native, and which are from elsewhere? Why do certain birds stay in the winter, while others migrate? Do you see tracks on the ground? Are those from coyote? Deer, maybe? Prairie dogs? Does the park need a bench to sit on? Can you make a suet feeder for the hungry birds? Call the city park department and find out!
✓ Pet Stores and Veterinarians. What's the difference between fresh water and tropical fish? How does one become a groomer? What tools do they use? How on earth do you bathe a cat? Has your child (or you, for that matter) witnessed the birthing of puppies or kittens or guinea pigs? How big are fleas? How much does a horse eat in a day? Do pigs really make good house pets?
American Red Cross Museum
Take a virtual trip back through America's history. Includes historical crafts and timelines.
Fantastic Field Trips
New trip ideas every quarter, submitted by homeschool parents and compiled by the national LDS Homeschool Association.
Find a Science Center
Locate Science exhibitions and classes near you, or plan for a global field trip. Also includes a good selection of science activities and experiments.
Lawn Games
What do you do with the kids when you can't get away just yet? Try a little PE in your own backyard.
Museums Around the World
Extensive list of museums across the USA and several countries. Take a virtual trip to a museum in Rome for example ..... or see what exhibits are coming to your town.
The Most Unusual Gas Stations in the World
Liven up your next road trip with these architecturally amusing attractions. Find buildings designed like a cowboy hat, an iceberg and even lighthouses.