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Field Trips as a Learning Experience
The world is your classroom. Learning can—and should—happen everywhere. But valuable learning experiences outside the classroom require planning, execution and follow up in addition to financial resources. Convincing a principal or superintendent that the experience is valuable is not always easy. But Despite these challenges, a carefully planned and integrated field trip offers tremendous learning experiences for all students.
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Danny Thornburg, Wilson Middle School