Every student loves getting the opportunity to go on a fun and exciting trip outside of school. However, some parents and other interested individuals may not realize the importance of field trips. While some may think that a school trip to a wildlife center is an excuse for students to play outside the classroom, field trips actually have a great number of educational benefits.
The interactivity students experience is one of the most important components of a field trip. Many studies have shown that hands-on experiences are much more likely to make an impact on a student than simply reading about a subject in a book. At Wild Florida, students are able to experience the wonders of Florida firsthand; rather than looking up pictures of alligators on the Internet, they’ll be able to see them up close and personal on one of our airboat tours. The excitement and novelty of such an experience will allow students to better retain the information they learn during the trip.
Also, just as taking a break is important during the average workday, it’s important for students to be able to take a break from book learning activities. The prospect of an exciting trip can prove to be a great motivator for students to perform their best until the big day arrives. Additionally, spending the day outside of the classroom allows students to refresh and reenergize their minds, helping them to get a fresh start when they return.
Finally, field trips can help students understand how what they’ve learned in the classroom can apply to real life situations. Having personal experiences with Florida’s natural environment and native animals can help cement a love for ecology and biology within them. By discovering these situations for themselves, they may decide to go on to study similar subjects later in life.
Wild Florida offers a number of great packages for school groups and field trips. Take your students on one of our famous airboat tours and let them explore the eco park to help them understand the principles of ecology and conservation. Book your tour today by calling (866) 532-7167.
