Guide to Setting Up and Enjoying a School Field Trip

 
A school field trip is a 
journey
of 
exploration
 and learning.
Your class gets to 
observe
 the
local environment.
A field trip could involve a trip
around the school grounds, or
you might travel further afield
to a town or a 
natural
attraction
.
You can follow four simple
steps to help set up a field
trip.
What is a school field trip?
 
Preparation takes place before
you leave the classroom.
Your teacher might revise
cardinal directions 
with the class
to remind you how to use a
compass.
It is important to know the four
main points on a compass: north
(N), south (S), east (E), west (W).
Practise using the compass by
walking around your classroom
and finding north, south, east
and west.
Step 1 – Preparation
 
Before your field trip,
consider the things you
might see.
For example, if you are
going on a street trail, you
could expect to see street
signs and different types
of vehicles.
Sketch two or three items
that you think you might
see.
Step 1 – Preparation (contd.)
 
Gather the items
you need to bring,
such as paper,
crayons, a pencil
and a small bag.
Your teacher
might provide a
different list of
items, depending
on the type of
field trip.
Step 1 – Preparation (contd.)
 
The final part of the
preparation is to
pay attention to all
safety instructions.
You might have to
walk next to or
cross a busy road,
so you must pay
attention to your
teacher and follow
their directions.
Step 1 – Preparation (contd.)
 
During the field trip, it is important to observe your
surroundings.
Step 2 – Observe
 
Look carefully at the
environment, including the
trees, plants and any other
natural features you can see.
Sketch a map of the area on a
blank sheet of paper.
Include a 
key
 below the map.
A key is a list of symbols for
features of interest shown on
the map.
 
Drawing maps and using
them are useful skills for a
geographer.
Cartography is the science
of drawing maps.
A person who draws maps
is called a cartographer.
In the past, maps were
drawn by hand.
The oldest surviving world
maps date back to 900 BC,
almost 3,000 years ago!
Step 2 – Observe (contd.)
 
Record your findings.
You might be asked to
fill in a trail worksheet
or simply record what
you see on a blank
sheet of paper.
Making rubbings of
items such as tree bark,
a wooden fence or a
cement path is a fun
way to record the
texture of materials.
Step 3 – Record
 
You could list the
natural and man-
made features that
you observe.
For example, record
the different types of
trees in the area.
Make a list of the
man-made features
you can see, such as
bridges, footpaths
and steps.
Step 3 – Record (contd.)
 
Make a note of any
animals you observe.
For example, you
might see birds that
are native to the area.
A magnifying glass is a
great tool for
observing minibeasts.
If you are at the
beach, you might find
a jellyfish, crab or fish
in a rock pool.
Step 3 – Record (contd.)
 
You might be
able to collect
plant samples
such as leaves
or wildflowers.
If you cannot
pick them,
draw them or
take a
photograph.
Step 3 – Record (contd.)
 
The final step is to present
your findings.
Once you are back in the
classroom, you can complete
your project.
It will be fun to display what
you have observed and
recorded!
Presentations can be given to
other classes or to your family
to show what you have
learned from your field trip!
Step 4 – Present
 
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A school field trip is a journey of exploration and learning where students observe the local environment. This guide covers preparation steps like learning cardinal directions, gathering necessary items, and following safety instructions. During the trip, students are encouraged to observe their surroundings, sketch maps, and understand the science of cartography. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with nature and developing key geographical skills.


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  1. What is a school field trip? A school field trip is a journey of exploration and learning. Your class gets to observe the local environment. A field trip could involve a trip around the school grounds, or you might travel further afield to a town or a natural attraction. You can follow four simple steps to help set up a field trip.

  2. Step 1 Preparation Preparation takes place before you leave the classroom. Your teacher might revise cardinal directions with the class to remind you how to use a compass. It is important to know the four main points on a compass: north (N), south (S), east (E), west (W). Practise using the compass by walking around your classroom and finding north, south, east and west.

  3. Step 1 Preparation (contd.) Before your field trip, consider the things you might see. For example, if you are going on a street trail, you could expect to see street signs and different types of vehicles. Sketch two or three items that you think you might see.

  4. Step 1 Preparation (contd.) Gather the items you need to bring, such as paper, crayons, a pencil and a small bag. Your teacher might provide a different list of items, depending on the type of field trip.

  5. Step 1 Preparation (contd.) The final part of the preparation is to pay attention to all safety instructions. You might have to walk next to or cross a busy road, so you must pay attention to your teacher and follow their directions.

  6. Step 2 Observe During the field trip, it is important to observe your surroundings. Look carefully at the environment, including the trees, plants and any other natural features you can see. Sketch a map of the area on a blank sheet of paper. Include a key below the map. A key is a list of symbols for features of interest shown on the map.

  7. Step 2 Observe (contd.) Drawing maps and using them are useful skills for a geographer. Cartography is the science of drawing maps. A person who draws maps is called a cartographer. In the past, maps were drawn by hand. The oldest surviving world maps date back to 900 BC, almost 3,000 years ago!

  8. Step 3 Record Record your findings. You might be asked to fill in a trail worksheet or simply record what you see on a blank sheet of paper. Making rubbings of items such as tree bark, a wooden fence or a cement path is a fun way to record the texture of materials.

  9. Step 3 Record (contd.) You could list the natural and man- made features that you observe. For example, record the different types of trees in the area. Make a list of the man-made features you can see, such as bridges, footpaths and steps.

  10. Step 3 Record (contd.) Make a note of any animals you observe. For example, you might see birds that are native to the area. A magnifying glass is a great tool for observing minibeasts. If you are at the beach, you might find a jellyfish, crab or fish in a rock pool.

  11. Step 3 Record (contd.) You might be able to collect plant samples such as leaves or wildflowers. If you cannot pick them, draw them or take a photograph.

  12. Step 4 Present The final step is to present your findings. Once you are back in the classroom, you can complete your project. It will be fun to display what you have observed and recorded! Presentations can be given to other classes or to your family to show what you have learned from your field trip!

  13. Illustrations Shutterstock Beehive

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