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When I was in elementary school, we had a nature center and forest that existed behind the school. We took a field trip there and got to learn many things. We made observations, took specimens from the stream, collected data on the types of trees, and hiked around. As an adult, I see that this is not an experience that most schools get to experience because not all areas have the same amount of safety. This makes me wonder how valued field trips are in low-income areas and if the students are getting the same experience as someone growing up in a suburban area. I feel as if field trips are dwindling in all areas however in inner-city areas, they may not be available at all. 

Kennedy,

 Field trips can be very beneficial to children. I agree that they are dwindling, because my class used to take at least two a year. In the past two years we have not experienced any. The students have an opportunity to experience surroundings outside their norm when they take field trips.

Field trips came to a halt during Covid and I think we can all agree that they positively impact students immensely. I agree and most low-income schools probably do not have the funds to have their students attend the types of places I went while I was in school or where I am planning to take my students. I will say to piggy back off your topic, Covid ruined so many things, including the behavior students know to have while they are on trips. We just took students to a local university to encourage future-focused thinking and they were horrible. I was embarassed. Hopefully, we can get all of our students back on track and fill in these gaps we see each day.