Discusses the use of film programs developed by art museums to increase elementary-level student appreciation of art. Films can be used to provide a frame of reference for museum visits. Twenty films which are helpful in preparing children for art museum field trips are listed. (AM)

Techniques for a successful nighttime field trip to observe celestial wonders are presented. The author describes such a trip, taken with gifted fifth graders. (KC)

Suggests field trips and other activities for studying contemporary and historic costume. (SJL)

Activities are listed for a field trip study of a fresh water pond. (SJL)

Describes benefits of museum field trips to elementary school children. Suggests that the experience is especially beneficial to students with learning disabilities and physical or emotional handicaps. (KC)

Designed for schools too small to have an artist-in-residence program, the Artist's Environment Program allows students to visit studios of local artists/craftspersons. To attempt an understanding of the artist's role in society and working environment, students videotape their visit for later classroom discussion. (Author/SJL)

A report is given on the activities of physical education majors at the 1979 convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (JD)

In two related articles, the author describes (1) a field trip during which his high school ceramics club collected clay from the outdoors and (2) the process he used to create primitive pottery pieces from such material. (SJL)

Suggests using field trips to motivate students in choosing topics for limited research in the field of technical writing. (MAI)

In addition to virtual field trips, technology can play a role in planning for real-world field trips. Describes how students at the Woodbridge Academy in Lexington, Kentucky planned a field trip to Washington, DC, using the Internet and computer software to research, administer, and report their experiences. Provides the addresses of related Web…

Presents a scenario that helps students guess the site and purpose of a field trip while at the same time learning about matter and energy. (Author/KHR)

Describes how, for English-as-a-Second-Language students, field trips can be a guided exposure to a new American reality. (SR)

Explores the factors that influence teachers to organize field trips. Conducted a series of interviews with 28 secondary science educators. Data examined using an interpretivist methodology indicate a range of influences; these are described in detail. Reasons to avoid trips included discouragement from school administration, negative student…

Field trips are troublesome for educators, because normal responsibilities may be exacerbated by supervision and transportation requirements. Forms should be very comprehensive as to field-trip description, objectives, provisions, special instructions to students, and liability-release statements. Emergency preparedness and specific supervision…

Tips for getting the most out of field trips include choosing relevant sites, previsiting the location, keeping trip logs, taking pictures, and sending thank you notes. Suggestions for rallying parent support include seeking parent input, choosing free places, and sending home notes about the trip. A listing of potential field trip sites is…