When scheduling field trips...

[AudreyTN]

do you try to schedule a tour if they're offered?

We're getting ready to start a Civil War study and there's a couple of museums fairly close and I was wondering if I should schedule a tour.

[OhElizabeth]

You're always going to get more out of a tour than if you just do it yourself.

[newbie]

Yes, if they are available.

[AudreyTN]

Thanks, that's the logic I was going with, but I wanted some input as well.

[cmarango]

Speaking as a docent...you will get more out of your experience and usually can cover the highlights quicker than if your were to go alone. If you are the only ones in your tour, feel free to let the docent know what you are hoping to get out of the experience. Also, let them know (briefly) what you have and have not covered in your studies.

I have found that if I'm aware that the children know alot about the subject then I can throw in the fun facts and expand on their previous knowledge. If I know that they have very little experience, then I do more of an educational tour with them.

HTH,
Christina

[AudreyTN]

Thank you Christina. I'll keep that in mind. More than likely we would be the only ones.