Informal Learning and Field Trips: Engaging Students in Standards-Based Experiences Across the K-5 Curriculum

by Leah M. Melber

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Informal Learning and Field Trips provides teachers with concrete guidance for creating high-quality learning experiences that take advantage of informal educational environments.

Based on constructivist philosophy and inquiry learning, the author shows teachers how to develop lessons that align with content standards while focusing on the treasures housed at informal learning sites.

The book provides numerous sample lesson plans and activity suggestions and includes information for:

o Structuring field trips

o Developing corresponding classroom activities

o Building partnerships with informal learning sites Incorporating museum-type activities into the classroom when a trip is not possible.

  • ISBN10 1452294569
  • ISBN13 9781452294568
  • Publish Date 2 November 2007
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Corwin Publishers
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 160
  • Language English