Field+Trips

=Here is information about taking both local and international field trips in NHPS.=



In an effort to provide ample time for planning and a more timely approval, a new process has been established, as follows:
= = =Sample Instructional Objectives and Activities =
 * For ALL trips outside the continental U.S. (including Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and Alaska): **
 * ====** All requests ** must be submitted by **May 15th** of the __academic year before travel__. The request requirements are included in this packet. Contact Jessica Haxhi for your packet. ====
 * ==== The trip will be presented to the Finance and Operations Committee for approval. ====
 * ==== You will receive final confirmation of your approval by June 15th. ====
 * ==== A final approval packet must be submitted by **November 15th** of the academic year of travel. The final approval request directions are contained in this packet. ====
 * ====** After the final packet has been approved, you MUST make Patricia DeMaio and Jessica Haxhi aware of ANY chaperone or student list changes and these must be approved. **====
 * ====__ Final lists of students and chaperones must be sent two weeks prior to travel __====


 * What are the instructional objectives for this trip? List as student learning objectives (i.e., Students will…).**
 * SAMPLES**
 * Students will use French to communicate in real-life situations such as shopping, ordering at a restaurant, and meeting native speakers.
 * Students will read signs, posters, and other texts in context and comprehend the main idea and important details.
 * Students will identify cultural practices prevalent in Chinese culture, such as showing respect for elders and customs for eating "family style."
 * Students will recognize the historical importance of major sites and landmarks in Italy.


 * Note: When you submit the Final Request Form in November, you will be required to answer the following questions as well, so please keep in mind as you plan:**


 * What specific learning activities will students engage in to meet these objectives?**
 * SAMPLES**
 * Students will be required to order for themselves at restaurants and complete at least one shopping activity on their own (accompanied but not assisted by teacher).
 * Students will show comprehension of various texts encountered throughout the trip.
 * Students will experience staying with a Chinese host family. Students will attend a "family-style" dinner at a restaurant with Chinese students of similar age.
 * Students will demonstrate their understanding of the landmarks and historical sites by keeping an annotated photo album (paper or electronic).
 * Students will participate in a scavenger hunt in which they have to complete certain language tasks and collect certain information at various sites.


 * How will you assess the effectiveness of this trip? (Can you assess student learning before/after or show student participation during the trip?) SAMPLES**
 * Students will be required to record themselves interacting in French with a native speaker at least two times during the trip. They will submit these videos when we return.
 * The teacher will travel with a checklist to keep track of how often students use French (and how well) in situations. Students will receive a "score" when they return home.
 * Students will take pictures of various texts they encounter along the trip and submit these with an annotation of what they thought/think the text was about while on the trip.
 * Students will keep a "daily culture journal" detailing what they are noticing about similarities and differences between the culture of the country and the United States. Before the trip, the teacher will give students a rubric or checklist by which this journal will be scored when they return.
 * Students will create an annotated photo album that includes pictures of themselves at various historical sites. The album will include simple descriptions of the significance of each site.

=International Travel Resources= [|Click here] to see an amazing example of a pre-travel website by Wilbur Cross' own William McKinney. Here is an[| interesting article] (by Prometours) on the "Hidden Costs of International Travel" [|Prometours] also has a number of interesting articles to help you plan your trip on their "Resources" tab.

=Local Trips= Did you know that between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM busses within New Haven are free? Contact Jessica for more information. = = =Fundraising Ideas= Here are some great recommendations from experienced trip-fundraising teachers!

Some teachers have been very successful raising funds on [|"Donors Choose."] Others have raised funds on [|"Go Fund Me."] Here is a way to fundraise by selling T-shirts at [|Custom Ink.]

Great fundraising events: > Silent auction at a school event - businesses donate the baskets/auction items.
 * Sell HEADPHONES - Check it out here: http://www.cultofpedagogy.com/keeka-fundraising/
 * Raffles for holidays: Valentine's Day, Super Bowl, Christmas, etc.
 * Organize a 5K race at the school.
 * Have a school night at Moe's or Outback restaurants - they give up to 10% of sales to schools.
 * Sell fruits such as [|oranges from Florida] as a fundraiser.

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