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Class Trips to Southeastern Virginia to Study Science
By Howard Clemens · 12 years ago
Many student trips to Virginia focus on early American history and the study of the Civil War. With sites like Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Island, Yorktown Battlefields, Arlington National Cemetery, Monticello, and the historic homes of ...
A Class Trip to Atlanta that Includes a day in Chattanooga, TN
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
Student tours headed to Atlanta may want to consider adding a day trip to nearby Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga is rich in history and unique geological formations that include: Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls and Rock City. ...
An International School from the Bahamas Tours New York City
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
I recently worked with a teacher at an International School based in the Bahamas. Catherine Hindley organized a 6th and 7th grade trip to New York City. She teaches Humanities at Lucaya International School and ...
College Tour of Ivy League Schools Designed for High School Juniors and Seniors
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
For some of the most brilliant high school students and their families, the achievement of an Ivy League education is a dream worth reaching for and one that is within grasp. The Ivy League’s highly ...
High School Groups Take College Tours of Campuses in Washington D.C. Area
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
Guidance counselors, parents and teachers have the opportunity to encourage students to take college campus tours when they are juniors or seniors in high school. Taking an organized tour of selected campuses will inspire students ...
Class Trip on History of California is Funded by Major League Baseball Player
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
Parker Lefton is a retired history teacher for Maclay Middle School in Pacoina California, just outside of Los Angeles. He continues to work as an educator in his role as the volunteer coordinator of the ...
Grad Nite in Walt Disney World Orlando: A Great Senior Trip Idea
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
One of the best high school senior trip ideas in the United States is for a class to attend Grad Nite in Walt Disney World Orlando. There’s also a Grad Nite for high school seniors ...
Middle School Students Take an Educational Tour of Georgia
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
Recently, I worked with Cathy Carlton, a Social Studies teacher for Bennett’s Mill Middle School in Fayetteville, Georgia, to create an itinerary for a class trip that encompassed historical highlights of the state of Georgia. ...
School Trips to New York: Take Note of New Attractions in NYC
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
Student Youth Travel Association revealed the most popular U.S. and international destinations for educational tours in May 2010. New York City was the #1 choice for domestic student travel. School trips destined for New York ...
A Junior High Class Trip to Washington D.C. and Williamsburg VA
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
This past spring, a junior high school from Texas traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia and Washington D.C. on a class trip that was organized around the theme of American history. This was the first time that ...
Eco Tours of Florida: A Contemporary Class Trip Idea For Science Students
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
Class trips to Washington D.C., New York City, and Orlando, Florida often focus on the study of government, history, culture and art. But what about the science student, who is engaged in studying the environment ...
JROTC Class Trip to Washington D.C. Matched Curriculum Requirements and Pleased Students
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
Recently, I had the opportunity to organize a student trip to Washington D.C. for a JROTC class from Morhead High School in North Carolina. During the process of creating an itinerary, I learned a great ...
Take Student Travel Groups on a Science Trip to Washington D.C.
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
Student travel group leaders and teachers often take school groups to Washington D.C. on history and government tours. Our nation’s capitol has a rich history, and the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government are ...
Enumclaw High School Band and Orchestra Produce a CD/DVD to Raise Funds for a Student Trip to Orlando, Florida
By Howard Clemens · 13 years ago
Many high school bands, orchestras, and choirs have to raise money in the fall and spring so they may travel and perform in cities across the U.S. such as Orlando, FL, Washington D.C., and New ...
Writing Assignments that Complement Class Trips to Washington D.C. and NYC
By Howard Clemens · 14 years ago
Educational travel tours headed for Washington D.C. or New York City are an excellent way to stimulate active learning. Visiting historic sites such as the White House and the Capitol in Washington D.C. or taking ...
A Band Trip to New York City
By Howard Clemens · 14 years ago
New York City is a desirable student travel destination with many educational and recreational opportunities to offer. It is also a great city for student groups who would like to perform in highly visible venues. ...
Senior Class Trip Ideas for Washington D.C., New York City and Atlanta
By Howard Clemens · 14 years ago
Class trips are usually focused around educational experiences. There is a different sort of trip that still has a learning purpose behind it: the senior class trip. The senior trip focuses on fun, togetherness, and ...