On May 14, the seventh graders, along with their teachers, took a trip to the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This field trip provided great opportunities for the students to learn about science outside of the classroom. It was a very unique and hands-on learning experience, as well as an exciting way to wrap up the school year.
While on the trip, the students got to explore interactive science exhibits. In addition to this, they also got to experiment with STEM activities.
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Participating in STEM activities is a really great way to encourage students to think outside of the box and be creative problem solvers. STEM activities are also often used to encourage students to think in a growth mindset, which can help students in every area of their everyday lives.
They got to experience the Highmark Sportsworks while they were there. This provided an exciting opportunity to learn about the science behind the sports that many of the students participate in. The Highmark Sportsworks is full of hands-on activities that teach students about how science is an important aspect of sports and athletics. Some of the exhibits in the Highmark Sportsworks area talk about various sciences, such as physics, chemistry, biology, and anatomy.
A few of the other exhibits the students got to experience while on the trip include “Mental Health: Mind Matters,” “Mars, the Next Giant Leap,” and the “Miniature Railroad.”
Some of the favorite activities students got to participate in on the field trip were the Highmark Sportsworks area, as well as the miniature railroad and village.
The cost of the field trip was covered by a grant that covered the cost of the trip for all students.
Going to the Carnegie Science Center was a great way for students to extend their science knowledge and learn about the importance of science in the real world.
Field trips are a great way for students to have fun learning and experience what they’ve learned about in school outside, in the real world.
Citations:
https://carnegiesciencecenter.org/exhibits/highmark-sportsworks/
