Next month is National Nutrition Month and to celebrate with your class we’ve provided some fun hands-on activity ideas. Develop a school project that involves kids creating a meal based on MyPlate principles. Students should make a balanced breakfast, lunch, or dinner including some of their favorite foods using pictures, drawings, or actual foods. Visit choosemyplate.gov for […]
Produce Safety Tips
Not only are kids and adults eating a greater amount of produce for health reasons, but consumption is also up because leafy greens and berries are sustainable to grow and therefore better for the planet. We’d like to think that the Field Trip Factory nutrition-based field trips have a little something to do with bringing […]
Zero Hunger Zero Waste – Getting students involved to help their community
Did you know it is estimated that between 30 and 40 percent of food in the United States is thrown out? And yet, people go hungry in communities across the country. The Kroger Company is doing something about it. They are driven to end hunger and eliminate food waste in the communities they serve by […]
Inspiring TED Talks on Experiential Learning
A Happy AND Healthy Holiday for All – Including Mother Nature
Many of our field trips are focused on nutrition and building a healthy lifestyle through proper eating and exercise. Several sponsors are also concerned with the health of our planet and are taking actions to protect it, including teaching kids about the conservation and food waste efforts in their stores and around their communities. Be […]
The American Battlefield Trust’s Field Trip Fund
One of the best ways to get students excited about the history of our nation is to make it come alive by visiting historical battlefields or other sites. Students can watch reenactments and feel the power of being in the exact spot some of the most important events that shaped our country took place. In […]
Using Humor to Help Build Classroom Relationships
Field Trip Month Ideas – Take Your Class on an Adventure
October is national field trip month! It is a perfect time to plan your classroom field trips for the school year. Experiential learning makes a big impact on student learning and helps students connect with their community. There are several resources for discovering new field trips that compliment your lessons in science, social studies, health, […]
Tips and Recommendations for Planning Virtual Field Trips
Virtual field trips exist for almost any subject – art, history, science, and more. Students can travel back in time or across the world to virtually experience artifacts, cities, architecture as if they were there. Just like traditional field trips, virtual field trips take planning and preparation. To help you plan your next virtual field […]