Field Trip for Teachers Bring Inspiration

Sometimes teachers need to experience a field trip without students in tow in order to fully understand the opportunities that each unique museum, science center, park interpretive center or other venue provides.

And sometimes they just relish the opportunity to network, explore, and be celebrated.

Thank you so much for thinking of and making happen an event that promotes networking and provides community resources for teachers and educators on how to maintain science in the classroom. I look forward to inspiring others (at my school) with the information.

That’s why CRS organizes at least two Field Trip for Teacher events each school year, highlighting some of the many unique and highly impactful places and programs teachers can bring their students in order to deepen learning and create memorable experiences.

In 2018-19, CRS, together with our partners, hosted three special FTFT events. From a sunset harbor tour at the Port of Oakland, to a three-venue series on the Marin coast exploring three outdoor education and science centers, to our annual Science Resource Fair at Chabot Space and Science, hundreds of Bay Area teachers explored, discovered, and became inspired.

“I feel so empowered by the information and resources I learned about today” said one enthusiastic Oakland teacher.

Sponsorships from local businesses are essential in making these events possible, so teachers can enjoy sharing food, celebrating with prizes, and gaining materials they can bring back to their classrooms to use with their students.

At this year’s Resource Fair at Chabot Space and Science, teachers were able to talk with representatives from more than 20 partner organizations to learn about field trips, in class programs, teacher professional development, lesson materials, and outdoor learning experiences.

Said one partner, “The event was FANTASTIC I was so happy to talk with all the teachers! I got sign ups for our programs on the spot.”