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Definition of field trip noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
- We went on a geology field trip.
- Delegates at the conference were taken on field trips to see the devastation.
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Field trip in american english, field trip in british english, examples of 'field trip' in a sentence field trip, trends of field trip.
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“Field trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trip. Accessed 22 Mar. 2024.
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Wonder of the Day #2408
Why are Field Trips Called Field Trips?
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Have You Ever Wondered...
- Why are field trips called field trips?
- What are the benefits of field trips?
- Why should family members go on field trips?
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Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Madie . Madie Wonders , “ Why do they call field trips field trips? ” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Madie !
Have you ever gone on a field trip? Field trip day is often the most exciting day of school! Family members volunteer to go along, and they--along with all the kids--pack a lunch and load up the bus for the day ahead. Field trips are both fun and educational . But have you ever WONDERed where the name came from? What puts the FIELD in field trips?
When you think of the word “field,” many things might come to mind. Do you picture farmland? An open prairie ? How about a baseball diamond or soccer field? Adults might even think of the field (area of interest) they work in. History buffs might think of famous battlefields . A scientist’s mind might go to magnetic fields .
As you can see, the word “field” has many definitions. But when people talk about field trips, they’re using a less common meaning of the word “field.” In this case, “field” describes work done outside of an office or classroom. That makes sense if you think about what a field trip is. It’s an outing that gives you the chance to learn something new outside of school!
The best field trips teach you a lot while you’re having fun. A trip to the zoo can lead kids to learn about new animals. Going to a national monument gives you the chance to experience history firsthand. Even a field trip to a local park can be educational . Kids can learn about new plants and ecosystems .
The value of field trips can’t be overstated . Any student or teacher will tell you field trips are great. And there’s plenty of research to support that, too! Studies on field trips show they have many benefits . Field trips can help students become more interested in new topics. They can also make kids feel more positive about what they learn. Unsurprisingly, studies also found that students remember field trips for a long time!
It’s no wonder that field trips are unforgettable. There’s nothing like setting out on an adventure with your teachers and classmates. Often, kids even get to bring family members along for the ride.
One of the best things about field trips is that they give families the chance to learn together. Parents , grandparents, foster parents , and other adults who chaperone field trips really add to the experience . They get the chance to know their child’s teacher and classmates better. Best of all, adult chaperones can join in the fun and learning right alongside the students!
What kind of field trip would you like to go on? Do you want to tour a local museum? How about a trip to a cave or factory ? You can learn something new from just about any location!
Common Core , Next Generation Science Standards , and National Council for the Social Studies ."> Standards : CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.SL.1
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- You don’t have to wait for school to take a field trip! Ask an adult friend or family member to take you on an educational trip. Watch birds in your local park. Visit the zoo. Go to the post office or a nearby art museum. Ask questions and talk with your friend or family member about what you learned!
Wonder Sources
- https://naaee.org/eepro/research/library/student-self-reported-learning-outcomes (accessed 24 July 2014)
- https://www.informalscience.org/news-views/field-trips-are-valuable-learning-experiences (accessed 24 July 2014)
- https://www.parentscanada.com/school/the-advantages-school-field-trips-can-offer-kids-and-parents (accessed 24 July 2014)
- https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/field (accessed 24 July 2014)
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Question 1 of 3
Which of these is NOT a benefit of field trips?
- a Higher interest in a new topic Not Quite!
- b More positive feelings toward learning Not Quite!
- c Family members can come along and learn together Not Quite!
- d Students get to go wherever they want Correct!
Question 2 of 3
When someone talks about field trips, the word “field” means...
- a work done outside of an office or classroom. Correct!
- b an open prairie. Not Quite!
- c an area of interest. Not Quite!
- d a place to play sports. Not Quite!
Question 3 of 3
This Wonder was mostly about...
- a where in the US you can take the best field trips. Not Quite!
- b why schools often choose not to take field trips. Not Quite!
- c why field trips are called field trips and how they can benefit learning. Correct!
- d how to persuade a family member to go on your next field trip. Not Quite!
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What does the noun field trip mean?
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun field trip . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
How common is the noun field trip ?
Where does the noun field trip come from.
Earliest known use
The earliest known use of the noun field trip is in the 1880s.
OED's earliest evidence for field trip is from 1885, in Annual Rep. Board Regents Smithsonian Inst. 1883 .
field trip is formed within English, by compounding.
Etymons: field n. 1 , trip n. 1
Nearby entries
- field-theoretical, adj. 1934–
- field theorist, n. 1934–
- field theory, n. 1922–
- field tile, n. 1856–
- field titling, n. 1828–
- field tortoise, n. 1694–
- field train, n. 1692–
- field training, n. 1836–
- field trash, n. 1791–
- field trial, n. 1817–
- field trip, n. 1885–
- field violet, n. 1597–
- field vole, n. 1828–
- fieldwalking, n. 1853–
- fieldward, n., adv., & adj. c1380–
- fieldwards, n. & adv. 1656–
- field-ware, n. 1546–1858
- field-watch, n. 1797–
- fieldweed, n. 1828–
- field whore, n. 1846–
- field wife, n. ?a1500–1617
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Entry history for field trip, n..
Originally published as part of the entry for field, n.¹
field, n.¹ was revised in June 2011.
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field trip: [noun] a visit (as to a factory, farm, or museum) made (as by students and a teacher) for purposes of firsthand observation.
FIELD TRIP meaning: 1. a visit made by students to study something away from their school or college: 2. a visit made…. Learn more.
FIELD TRIP definition: 1. a visit made by students to study something away from their school or college: 2. a visit made…. Learn more.
field trip: 1 n a group excursion (to a museum or the woods or some historic place) for firsthand examination Type of: excursion , expedition , jaunt , junket , outing , pleasure trip , sashay a journey taken for pleasure
An expedition, as by a group of students or research workers, to study something at first hand.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
Field trip definition: . See examples of FIELD TRIP used in a sentence.
Definition of field trip noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FIELD TRIP definition: an expedition , as by a group of students or research workers , to study something at... | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English ... Word forms: field trips plural. A field trip is an trip made by students and a teacher to see or study something, for example a museum, a factory, or a ...
Field trip definition, a trip by students to gain firsthand knowledge away from the classroom, as to a museum, factory, geological area, or environment of certain plants and animals. See more.
Define field trip. field trip synonyms, field trip pronunciation, field trip translation, English dictionary definition of field trip. n. A group excursion for the purpose of firsthand observation, as to a museum, the woods, or a historic place.
Field Trip definition: A group excursion for the purpose of firsthand observation, as to a museum, the woods, or a historic place.
field trip noun. plural field trips. Britannica Dictionary definition of FIELD TRIP. [count] : a visit to a place (such as a museum or zoo) that is made by students to learn about something. We took a class field trip to the power plant. We went on a field trip. FIELD TRIP meaning: a visit to a place (such as a museum or zoo) that is made by ...
field′ trip`. n. 1. a school trip to gain firsthand knowledge away from the classroom. 2. a trip by a researcher to gather data firsthand, as to a geological, archaeological, or other site. [1955-60]
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Synonyms for FIELD TRIP: excursion, visit, stay, outing, sojourn, tarry, layover, stopover, homestay, sleepover. Games & Quizzes; Games & Quizzes; Word of the Day; Grammar; Wordplay; Word Finder ... Definition of field trip. as in excursion. a trip to a place (such as a museum or zoo) ...
Field trip definition: . See examples of FIELD TRIP used in a sentence.
field trip. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Education ˈfield trip noun [ countable] an occasion when students go somewhere to learn about a particular subject, especially one connected with nature or science a geography field trip Examples from the Corpus field trip • They are completely without inhibition, a ...
As you can see, the word "field" has many definitions. But when people talk about field trips, they're using a less common meaning of the word "field." In this case, "field" describes work done outside of an office or classroom. That makes sense if you think about what a field trip is.
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field trip in Education topic. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ˈfield trip noun [ countable] an occasion when students go somewhere to learn about a particular subject, especially one connected with nature or science a geography field trip Examples from the Corpus field trip • They are completely without inhibition, a bus ...
Examples of FIELD TRIP in a sentence, how to use it. 93 examples: We performed two censuses per monthly field trip to estimate hummingbird…
What does the noun field trip mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun field trip. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the noun field trip? About 1 occurrence per million words in modern written English . 1880: 0.0025: 1890: 0.0083: 1900: 0.041: 1910: 0.13: 1920: ...