5 . One good part about school is field trips. Students can get out of the classroom and into the real world, even if just for a few hours.     1     Whether it’s learning how to feed chickens on the farm or understanding how gravity works at the science museum, these hands-on learning experiences bring children benefits.

Students do better in school. Students who go on field trips generally have better grades.    2     In fact, in a study conducted by some researchers, 89% of adults said educational trips had a positive researchers, 89% of adults said educational trips had a positive, lasting impact on their education and career. It’s because the trips made them more curious and interested in and out of school.

    3     When exploring a new place, students have the opportunity to listen and talk to new people. They can learn how to effectively communicate with strangers, get along with them and work with them. For example, they may acquire the skill of using body language to interact (互动) with strangers.

Students learn to be more independent. A field trip includes many things. Although adults are in charge, it’s also up to students to figure out what exhibits they want to learn about, how they can finish certain task, etc. During field trips, students can have many such situations to learn to be independent. During the process, they sometimes may feel unpleasant and stressed.    4    

Students develop a stronger connection to the neighborhood. By getting out of the classroom and into the streets, students can become more familiar with their neighborhood.    5     Moreover, they have the chance to communicate with local people, which also improves their connection to the neighborhood.