Primary (Grades K 2) Field Trips

Social Studies Strand Traditional Field Trip Destination Field Trip Description & Notes

H I S T O R Y

Nevada State Museum Carson City, Nevada

Free guided tours for school children with a hands-on component and over a dozen science/art activities. Subjects include Nevada history and mining, American Indian Culture and archaeology, and the natural science program: Bats.

Visitation Field Trip

C I V I C S

Officer Whitt (Vances father)- Lyon County Sherriffs Department

Discuss the role of law enforcement, give examples of rules and laws and discuss the importance of laws and rules to keep people and their property safe. Discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Answer students questions.

C I V I C S

Virtual Field Trips

Lincoln Memorial Interactive http://www.nps.gov/feature content/ncr/linc/interactive /deploy/index.htm#/introdu ction

A virtual walk through the Lincoln Memorial; includes informative text about the memorial, interactive panoramas and video reflections from the park rangers. Can be used to supplement Civics lesson on American symbols.

Intermediate (Grades 3 5) Field Trips

Social Studies Strand Destination Field Trip Description & Notes
Visit the 3 branches of Nevada State Governement: Nevada Legislature (Legislative Branch); creates the law. Supreme Court (Judicial Branch); interprets the law. Nevada Capitol (Executive Branch); enforces the law. Includes historical exhibits and small museum representing Nevadas history on 2nd floor (the former senate chamber). Beautifully manicured grounds with historic bronze statues (great place for student sack lunches!)

Traditional Field Trip

C I V I C S

Nevada State Capitol, Supreme Court, and Nevada Legislature Carson City, Nevada

H I S T O R Y

Visitation Field Trip

History on Wheels developed by the Nevada Historical Society Docent Council

A free educational program that brings history directly into the classroom. Presentations last about an hour and consist of hands-on materials and a slide show in topics of: Native Americans, Immigrants, Mountain Men and Fur Trappers, Mining and Miners, or Children in Early Nevada.

H I S T O R Y

Nevada State Museum Virtual Tours and Galleries http://museums.nevadacultur e.org/index.php?option=com _wrapper&Itemid=399

Using an internet connection and a computer, students can virtually explore many historical exhibits from the Nevada State Museum including: Native American Heritage, Stewart Indian School, history of The Mint, Historic Coin Press, Goldfield, Nevada, Merci Train, and galleries featuring anthropology and rock art.

Virtual Field Trips