Knowledge brought in

It is always exciting to go on a field trip. In fact, the 4th grade just returned from the Lynden Pioneer Museum on Wednesday where they expanded their knowledge and study of Pioneer America. Field trips are a great way to expand our students’ knowledge of a particular subject matter. But another way we do this is by bringing experts into our school.

This week we had two dads visit that are also scientists (one is a geologist and one is a neuroscientist). Having someone who is an expert in the field of study allows our students to hear real world applications of their learning and have the opportunity to ask questions. Often our visitors bring real tools from their job to show students. Being able to touch a rock pick is much more fun than reading about one!

No matter if it is a field trip to learn about a time in history or a visit from a real scientist, bringing the outside world into the classroom is a great addition to any unit of study and is usually the part that our students remember the most.

If you have a talent that relates to something your child is learning, please let your child's teacher know -- we are always looking for guest speakers!