Whitefield learning has never been confined to the four walls of a classroom. Lower School and Middle School students recently boarded buses to enjoy fall field trips which enhanced learning through hands-on experiences.
First graders ventured to the Chattanooga Nature Center in Roswell, GA after a study on plants and animals. They hiked nature trails, learned what plants need to survive, and studied the various types of animals that live on the property. Following the Nature Center tour, the students enjoyed a picnic on the property.
Third graders enjoyed a trip to the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. The
museum is one of the Southeast's premier ancient art museums with major collections from ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
"We enjoyed seeing their ancient Egypt displays as it directly correlated with our Biblical studies starting with Abraham and ending with Joseph," said Megan Beard, third-grade teacher. "They also had an exhibit that showcased many Roman artifacts. We study Ancient Rome in history and talk about the similarities and differences between the Roman gods and the one true God."
Second and fourth graders both visited the Cobb County Safety Village, a safety training facility built on an 8 acre site in Marietta. Students toured the facility, which provides hands-on training for firefighters and also fire safety training for community groups. The students learned about electrical safety, flood safety, stranger danger, how to safely leave a room when the house is on fire, and how to make and use an emergency preparedness kit.
Fifth-grade students visited New Echota State Park near Calhoun, Georgia. New Echota, once the capital of the Cherokee Nation, is now the site of a reconstructed American Indian village. One original Cherokee home exists on the site, along with several other buildings moved from other locations to recreate the village. Students visited New Echota after a study on the westward expansion of the United States in the 1800's and the Trail of Tears.