Activities vary by location but might include a nature hike or live animal presentation. Nature CenterĪ nature center is the perfect place for kids to learn about local plants and wildlife. Many third graders have never been to a live music performance, so take them to a philharmonic orchestra concert to teach concert etiquette and an appreciation for classical music.
But the IMAX experience is something else, and a nature documentary on an enormous screen is spot-on for third grade.
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This isn’t any old movie theater, and you won’t be taking them to see Pixar’s latest release. Whatever your location, you likely have a landform (for example: mountain, canyon, cave, butte) or body of water (ocean, river, pond, wetland) that you can visit to show your third graders the rock or water cycle in action. Our favorite? A cavalry detachment’s horse show. There’s a lot of variety, depending on the branch. Many even have regularly scheduled tours as well as their own on-site military museums. Most military installations are open to public visits. And a trip to the recycling center will teach kids valuable information about waste reduction. But trash is actually a great third grade unit of study. I can’t be the only one who’s taken third graders to the dump. Try a visit to an automobile factory to round out that unit on motion and design. No one is going to say no to visiting a chocolate or candy factory, but third graders may be ready for something bigger. Ideally, kids will be able to plant seeds and/or harvest produce! 4. Since third grade science instruction often involves plants, a greenhouse is a natural choice for a field trip. (If Grossology ever comes to your area, take your class to the exhibit!) Science centers often have fun and engaging exhibits that are ideal for 8- and 9-year-olds. Science or Natural History MuseumĪ third grader might feel a little old for a children’s museum, but a natural history museum with its old bones and other exhibits could be just the right fit. Beyond the newsroom, there’s also the design process and the press itself. A Newspaper HeadquartersĪ visit to the local newspaper is a great way for third graders to see the writing process in action-all the way from idea to publication.
And when you can’t manage a trip-for whatever reason-try the virtual third grade field trips below. Not all of these trips will be possible everywhere, but keep in mind any local treasures that are unique to your area. So harness that exuberance for new learning and challenges with one of these exciting third grade field trips, selected with third grade curriculum (and third graders themselves) in mind. Third graders are up for just about anything, especially projects and hands-on activities. There’s no enthusiasm quite like third grade enthusiasm.
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