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There is a tiredness that comes when you know you have done something good, even if it made you terribly tired. That’s what my Friday and Saturday were like. So I am making a combination post for Celebration Saturday and DigiLit Sunday.
On Friday, my colleagues and I woke up really early to board a chartered bus at 5:30 AM with about 40 young gifted students to drive four hours north to Shreveport, LA. We visited Sci-Port. This field trip is a long tradition in our gifted program and happens every two years. I honestly don’t look forward to the long ride. But after it is all said and done, I feel good. It is worth it. The kids not only have a blast, but they also participate in 21st Century skills of Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical Thinking. You just can’t do this much in a classroom or with digital learning. I am a believer in field trips. My students may find a way to express their learning this week digitally, through blogging and perhaps a presentation of ideas. I’ll let them decide how they want to process their experience.
Today I celebrate a successful field trip.
We lucked into Chemistry week. Our students learned about the chemistry of candy through hands-on experiments.
Marble mania is a challenge for small groups to create and collaborate.
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It looks like Sci-Port is similar to the Exploratorium in San Francisco-amazing place. I love that you take the time to go, but as you share, so worth it. I actually have an app to share that is so user-friendly, will help students create something fun and informative when needed. Sorry I’m not here often, but do enjoy what everyone shares, Margaret!
Field trips are wonderful! I wish we did more of them. You’re right – nothing beats the actual experience – that’s where the most exciting learning happens!
What an awesome experience for your students. Field trips can be so amazing, but are usually tiring too.