When students are given the chance to experience real-world learning they are able to deepen their connection and understanding of curriculum. The curriculum that we have been studying in class is brought to life by field trips. When on field trips we broaden our students educational experience and give them a chance to connect the dots with the curriculum in real world scenarios. The following articles help us to understand why our students need this time to apply their classroom knowledge within our community and our world.
Importance of Hands on Experience
Importance of Field Trips
We began our day at the Bow Habitat Station by learning about Marsh's, the animals and the eco system within it. Students were given time to explore the animals by catching them with nets. Our guide taught us the name and role that each one we caught provided within that Marsh. We were able to not only catch these animals but touch and them, hold them and see them up close.
After our time at the Marsh our guide took us on a nature walk throughout the wetlands. We saw many different types of plants/flowers, including Alberta's flower the Wild Rose. We got to touch Sage and see white berries. Our guide told us how the flood impacted the wetlands and was even able to show us how high the water came up during the flood. Before heading back to school students were given time to sketch their surroundings appreciate the area around them.
Thank you to all the volunteers from both 4/5 classes for spending the day with us!
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