Are Field Trips Part of Your Curriculum?

Spring is arriving, and some educators are venturing outside the classroom with their students. NSTA Reports wants to know how you incorporate field trips into your science curriculum and what factors you have to account for when planning them.

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How many times a year (on average) do you take students on field trips?

1-2

3-4

More than 4

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Does your school provide funding that covers the costs, or are students expected to contribute?

Field trips are 100% funded through the school.

Some funding is supplied, but students are expected to contribute if they are able.

Field trips must be funded by students.

Funding is supplied by parent groups.

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If you receive a budget for field trips, how much are you allotted?

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On what types of field trips do you most often take your students? (Please indicate grade level.)

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How do you find out about good places to take students on a field trip?

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How long do your field trips last?

A half day

All day

Multiple days

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What do you do to tie the field trip into your curriculum, and where do you get the materials?

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Do you usually use science notebooks during the field trip?

Yes

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Does your school have a manual outlining policies and procedures for field trips?

Yes

Optional: It's helpful to us to know a little about you when we analyze the survey results.

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What is your professional role?

Educator

Administrator

Other

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Level:

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Institution of Higher Learning

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Location:

State:

Other:

Thanks for your time!