Aligning Lesson Plans
Your group trip should have relevant ties to your classroom work. Not only will this help you when you seek administrative approval, it will also make the trip more meaningful for your students.
Advanced planning and preparation can help you maximize the integration of your curriculum into your travel experience. Here are some simple ways to help your students and youth get the most out of their trip:
Advanced planning and preparation can help you maximize the integration of your curriculum into your travel experience. Here are some simple ways to help your students and youth get the most out of their trip:
- Coordinate the itinerary to your lesson plans from the beginning of the planning process.
- Think about what you want your students to get out of the trip, and discuss these things with your tour operator so they have the same understanding as they offer guidance on your itinerary.
- Rely on your tour operator to advise interactive activities during the trip that tie directly to your curriculum.
- Prep your students ahead of time. Visiting an art museum in Madrid or Chicago will have much more meaning and impact if your students know what they are seeing. Many attractions are happy to send you curriculum materials that you can use prior to your visit.
- Bring in experts on subjects that are particulary important. An excellent speaker is easier to find than you might think- local colleges, museums, historic sites and societies all have experts on a wide range of topics.
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