Field trip ideas
There are many different locations in the area that can make for a fun and educational field trip. Some of these are great for a day trip, while others might require a longer trip but they all will help bring the field of STEM to life outside the classroom.
Local Field Trips
The Adventure Science Center lives out its mission to ignite curiosity and inspire
the lifelong discovery of science. Their dedicated Board of Trustees, committed staff
and loyal volunteers work to make science exciting and unforgettable. With the continued
support of members and generous donors, they will inspire the next generation of scientists,
engineers, doctors, explorers, and innovators that will transform the world.
800 Fort Negley blvd.
Nashville, TN, 37203
The Clarksville Greenway is a part of the Rails to Trails initiative that transforms
scenic abandoned railroad rights of way and river corridors into walking and biking
trails. It has garnered statewide recognition for environmental stewardship as well
as popularity among citizens.
This approximately 9-mile walking and biking trail is situated in north Clarksville
along the banks of the Red River and West Fork Creek. It preserves a natural space
for alternative transportation from the downtown area to the North side of town. Native
species of plants and animals can be viewed throughout the corridor. The community
also benefits from these natural areas as they clean air and water, provide flood
storage and protection, reduce erosion as well as offer educational resources. One
of the unique features of the trail is the Raymond C. Hand Pass, a 600 foot pedestrian
bridge.
1101 Pollard rd.
Clarksville, TN, 37042
About the Park Dunbar Cave State Park is located 60 minutes northwest of Nashville
and about one and a half miles northeast of downtown Clarksville in Montgomery County.
Dunbar Cave, at over eight miles in length, is one of the largest caves in Montgomery
County. In the roomy mouth of the cave, square dances, radio shows and big band era
concerts were once held.
The 144-acre park is honeycombed by Dunbar Cave and numerous sinkholes. The cave has
historical, natural, archaeological and geological significance. Excavations revealed
that this cave has been used by man for thousands of years, drawn by its constant
stream flow and natural air conditioning. These early inhabitants left drawings on
the cave walls, perhaps as part of religious ceremonies.
401 Old Dunbar Cave rd.
Clarksville, TN, 37043
As part of America’s great outdoors since 1963, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation
Area manages over 170,000 acres of forests, wetlands, and open lands on a peninsula
between Kentucky and Barkley lakes in Western Kentucky and Tennessee. The family friendly
recreation area offers one of the largest blocks of undeveloped forest in the eastern
United States.
With 300 miles of natural shoreline, lake access provides idyllic settings for camping,
picnicking, hiking, fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, and water sports. Licensed
hunts for deer, turkey, squirrel and other small game animals occur throughout the
year.
238 Visitor Center Drive
Golden Pond, KY 42211
1188 Cumberland Drive
Clarksville, TN, 37040
Mr. Bond’s Science Guys' mission is to make science fun, cool and easy for kids! With
over 20 years of experience in Tennessee and beyond, they make science interesting
and exciting with hands on demonstrations. The Science Guys have been teaching STEM
and now STEAM programs long before there was an acronym. If you're an educator, event
planner or organizer looking to foster inquiring minds, logical reasoning, and collaboration
skills we have a program for you.
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Nashville Zoo is a progressive and dynamic zoological park serving Middle Tennessee,
southern Kentucky and hundreds of thousands of tourists that travel to Nashville every
year.
Since opening its doors in 1991, the Zoo has grown from a small, private operation
in Cheatham County to an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility
with international conservation involvement. Over 960,000 visitors come to Nashville
Zoo annually, making us one of the top attractions in Middle Tennessee.
3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
Rotary Park is a 111.3-acre nature park located on Rotary Drive, near the Sango community.
It is easily accessible one block southeast of the Highway 76/Highway 41 intersection.
Boasting over five miles of hiking/biking trails, and a large ADA-accessible playground.
2308 Rotary Park Drive
Clarksville, TN 37043
Virtual Field Trips
Rules are tight and budgets are even tighter. skip the hassle and enjoy a field trip, virtually. virtual field trips are a great way to allow your class to explore new places without ever leaving the classroom. check out the ideas below for fun virtual field trips.
Click here to see a quick tutorial on how to use this fun resource for virtual field
trips.
Eduscapes Teacher Tap has lots of resources for virtual field trips. Explore their
list to see how you can incorporate virtual field trips into your curriculum.
By using the keyword 'virtual tour' in the searchbar, users can find various virtual
field trips experiences offered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Skype in the classroom can help create a memorable, virtual learning experience for
your students. Skype has virtual field trips available for users to view. Additionally,
skype can be used to create your own virtual field trips or interview classes in other
countries.
This database of virtual field trips is specific to those of museums and exhibits.
This site has links and information for three virtual field trip ideas for you to
do in your own classroom.
- Buckingham Palace
- The Empire State Building
- Google Arts and Culture
- Google Sky
- The Grand Canyon
- The Grand Ole Opry
- The Great Barrier Reef
- The Great Wall of China
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa
- The Liberty Bell
- The Louvre
- Mount St. Helens
- Mount Rushmore
- The Pyramids
- Smithsonian
- The White House