DIY - Field Trip Journal - Make Your Own Book: Do-It-Yourself Homeschooling

by Sarah Janisse Brown

A Blank Book with decorative pages. Get a set of smooth black drawing pens.3. Take this book on field trips with you.4. Illustrate your adventures and write about all the things you see and do.If you are homeschooling you can even use this book to plan all your adventures! Ideas for Homeschool Field Trips: Check out these ideas for ways to learn about the history and government of our nation. Spend the day at a historical site significant to your lessons. There are thousands of historical sites in the United States and it's likely that there are at least one or two close to where you live. Spend the day exploring one to bring the history in your lessons to life. Walk through your state or city capitol. This is a valuable chance to learn about government and the history of your state or city. Take a walk through a notable cemetery. It might seem morbid but touring the cemetery will give you an excuse to talk about the well-known people who are buried there and the history behind them.Learn more about ancient history by visiting an archaeological site. In America, there are a wide range of archaeological sites to visit, most related to Native American culture, that can let your kids get a window to the past as see how archaeologists work. Find out more about presidents, thinkers and important people at historic birthplace museums. Do you live near the birthplace of a famous person? Take your kids along and spend the day learning about the impact this person made on the world. Ask to show your students around a local fire or police station. This way, they can learn more about these municipal workers and how they respond to emergencies. Walk in the footsteps of the past on a historic trail. Travel the same roads as people did hundreds of years ago with an education bike or hike on a historical trail. Go bird watching to see the birds that call your area home. Learn more about the types, habits and calls of the birds in your neighborhood.Explore the natural world in a national or state park. Take in some culture by taking your kids on one of these field trips. Learn about the artists who shaped culture and history through their works at a local art museum. See artists in action at an art studio. If you're teaching budding young artists, consider taking them to an art studio to see how real artists make and prepare their works. Take in a local festival. There are local festivals of all varieties but these will give you a chance to celebrate products and people important to your local community.Teach your students about photography with their own photo shoots. Let your kids take photographs on their own photoshoot to help them learn about the power and pleasure of documenting the world around them. Make arts and crafts at a local store or studio. Help your kids embrace their artistic side with classes at a local studio or craft store where they can learn everything from sewing to painting. Find a local factory and take a tour. From chocolate to cars, touring a factory is a great education in where things come from. Take in the sights at an aviation museum. Flight changed how we interact with the world. Learn more about the history of it at a local museum or airport. Spend an afternoon at a fish hatchery, learning about the life cycle and production of fish. Your students will get a chance to see biology first-hand and learn where their food comes from. Go to a bakery to see how breads, pastries and other baked goods are made. Pick fruits and vegetables at a local orchard or farm. Your kids will get to enjoy a day working, but also understand how farming works and learn about plant reproduction. Visit a ghost town. Ghost towns are more common than you think so look around your area for one to see to teach your students about industry and the economy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1517113873
• ISBN13: 9781517113872
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.2" x 8.5"