Can a class trip really help students learn more about their subject, or is it just an excuse to spend time out of class? The senior’s Environmental Studies trip shows us that, while a field trip can be fun, it's more than just hanging out with friends and skipping class.
Lydia Marcus, a senior, says, “We began by collecting seeds at Baker Park Reserve, which will be used to recede a prairie area after a burn. We also took a survey of the forest at Baker, went on a night hike, watched the sunset, and sorted through invertebrates we found.” She also says, “We spent time admiring creation in a way we couldn’t during an hour class period in a school building.”
Andrew Thomas, a senior, says, “Getting out of the classroom is the best part of any trip because having things hands on is better for a person, working within the world actually helps a student learn more progressively than being in a classroom 7-8 hours a day.”
When asked if they like the class better because of the trip, Lydia said, “Yes, the trip was very enjoyable, and we were able to have a lot of hands-on experience.” Andrew said, “It’s not so much liking the class better because we got a couple hours out of school, it’s how we can like the class more from studying the things in it.”
Participating in this class involves being able to connect God, nature and hands-on science. Most schools don’t get the chance to experience God in science, so this is an excellent opportunity for students and everyone should get the chance to take this class.
- Ava Krueger
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