Methods for teaching pupils to use their senses to explore colors, shapes, textures, and sounds of the great outdoors are described. Ideas include: (1) having children hug their own special tree; (2) looking for geometric shapes in nature; (3) taking nocturnal nature walks; (4) building a track for racing insects; and (5) collecting objects with…

High school students learn about city, county, and state government through field trips. Included are forms for debriefing and student and community agency staff evaluations, follow-up exercises, and lists of do's and don'ts for teacher planning. (SR)

Although the argument that field trips are hazardous has little basis in fact, the possibility of suit-producing accidents in the field is real. Presented are suggestions for planning and conducting field trips so as to avoid the liability problem. (Author/WB)

Briefly traces the development and planning of a one-week interdisciplinary field course for high school students which focuses on the ecology, geology, history, and culture of Big Bend National Park, Texas. Provides a narrative of each day's events. (DC)

This article suggests that teachers make use of the special student performances offered by many city opera companies. It discusses advantages and disadvantages of these programs and what the teacher might expect of them. The educational programs of 22 American opera companies are described. Part of a theme issue on opera. (SJL)

The legal concept of negligence is explained and suggestions made to the principal on school safety policies. (SJL)

Presents reasons for utilizing abandoned railroad tracks in ecology field trip studies. Explanations are given for the factors influencing railroad vegetation. Activities for students are suggested. (SA)

Farms have great potential as environmental education tools; farms provide broad and varied educational resources which facilitate teaching children the interrelationships between man and the land. (SB)

A list of topics and related field experiences accompany this description of an introductory undergraduate course on housing and society. Topics and community experiences are also outlined for a graduate course in advanced housing and interior design. (TA)

Explains how a regional community-corporate partnership in Florida addressed recommendations for reducing violence among middle school students through an innovative distance education learning project on conflict resolution. Highlights include virtual field trips; components for teachers and for parents; and project evaluation and results. (LRW)

Presents two sample partnership programs between businesses and schools that facilitate opportunities for enhanced field trips and classroom lessons, as well as opportunities for businesses to be involved in the educational process. Discusses key points to establishing partnerships, the importance of involving parents, and the rewards of the…

Describes the author's experiences with fifth-grade students who were English Language Learners in a social studies class. Explains how the teacher used photography within the social studies classroom and took the children on a field trip to see historic sites. Discusses the outcomes of the project for the students involved. (CMK)