Heading off on a field trip and exploring a new place is often exciting. A lot can happen on a class trip and young students should understand the events of the day, especially if they are a little nervous. Field-trip-themed books can be a great way to discuss expectations for an upcoming trip and kickstart […]
Field Trip Factory is proud to announce new Field Trip opportunities both in the US and Canada. Featuring lessons ranging from digital media literacy to the importance of natural, sustainable, green choices, we look forward to rolling out trips that inspire new levels of hands-on learning. For a list of all the programs in your […]
Physical Fitness Month & Better Sleep Month are a Perfect Duo in May! All my life I’ve enjoyed physical activity and the fresh air. My family was seriously into camping at National Parks when I was growing up and we all enjoyed the gifts of nature we experienced as a result. There was hiking, swimming […]
In the Fall of 2012, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania kicked off an initiative called Healthy Promise, after looking for a creative way to motivate their 37,000 girl and adult members to eat well and be active. Healthy Promise is this council’s way of empowering girls to make better decisions about what they […]
ComEducationCenter Sparking an interest in energy By Tom Dominguez The new Rockford Training Center is more than a state-of-the-art training facility to educate employees, it is also helping spark the interest of young people in energy and energy management. ComEd is welcoming students in grades K-8 to visit the ComEducation Center, which is located within […]
In North Carolina a curriculum overhaul is replacing ABC testing (in place since the 1990’s). The new standards and assessments will of course align with Common Core but will focus on four “pillars to education:” “Great Teachers and Leaders,” “Quality Standards and Assess-ments,” The New Accountability Model,” and “Data Systems to Improve Instruction,” allowing teachers time to focus on […]
Learn about the importance and benefits of Collaborative Learning. Just last year Powerful Learning Practice partnered with the Department of Education to create a a celebration of online communities of practice and networks in education. Why not use Field Trip Factory Friends as a similar type resource?!?
Many people love winter—the snow, the holidays, the opportunity to curl up in front of the fireplace with a good book—but there’s a lot more to winter than weather and fun parties. For instance, did you know that there are areas of Alaska, Canada, Finland, Norway and Iceland there are summer days where the sun […]
