Opportunity for field trips related to the secondary school program in the Quincy Massachusetts schools.
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This thesis offers a possible guide to the Quincy Massachusetts
schools. in particular, and similar systems in general,
for developing an outdoor program in relation to the science
courses. The benefits of such a program are many and the difficulties
few. Developing interests, problem child work, and
individual project work are all possible in such a plan. Administrative
details are small, and ideas and skill are forthcoming
by means of the suggestions proffered in this paper.
A new concept is offered for study areas as contrasted to
field trips. A study area is a place, large or small, where
projects may be carried on and watched over a period of time.
This would necessitate proximity to the schools and would have
for advantages frequent visits and more easily scheduled trips.
FieJ.d trips, on the other hand, are visits to one area to observe
a particular subject of outstanding interest, but one
that will not be seen twice. These two ideas in outdoor education
are exemplified in seven study areas near the two high
schools and two study areas common to the city. Plans for use
and development are discussed, showing how such work would
benefit the science program. Also, it was shown how such work
would benefit the community as a whole. Field trips are also
included, and two examples are given to outline how such trips
can be planned. The two examples were selected to reveal other
possibilities in field work. In addition, there is a list by
school subjects of some places where field trips would be profitable.
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