A textbook, slide show, or packet can describe the workings of a farm, museum, or business, but it can’t possibly fully capture the feeling of being inside of it. High school students are in between the transition from learning and applying the things they learn in school to life. Field trips give a way for students to have hands-on experiences, in order to physically experience the things they will soon have to apply to their adult lives. Field trips provide a way for students to also use their social skills like communication and teamwork.

School gets boring very easily and having the same constant thing every day becomes draining. Field trips allow for students to have something fun while also being school related.

Alex DiMaggio, sophomore, said, “I think going on field trips is important for kids so that they can learn about the real world. Instead of being in a classroom, they can get real world experiences.”

Personally, I am able to retain more knowledge when I get to leave the classroom and go out. It’s harder to sit still and stay focused in a quiet room.

I went on a field trip with my Foods II class. We went to a farm that was only produce, so no animals other than chickens and worms. We learned about how the farm operates and how it implements good sustainable practices. The farm workers brought us around the farm and explained each different farming process and what it does for each product. We were able to see it all firsthand which you just can’t replicate in a classroom. 

When you are able to feel like it’s less of a serious situation, learning becomes more fun and entertaining. 

Field trips create long lasting memories and give people a reason to be excited to come to school that day. It provides the students with valuable real life firsthand experiences to keep them engaged and help them learn.