Find out the cost per student.
	Obtain student learning materials provided by the site.
	Arrange transportation.
	Send home parent permission forms at least a week in advance of trip date.
	Inform students and parents of suitable clothing - including provisions for     unpredictable weather.

	Choose materials and activities that will meet objectives and enhance learning and enjoyment of the trip.
	Clipboards for each students or group of students can be valuable for gathering data.

	Introduce planned trip.
	Explain purpose for trip.
	Teach vocabulary.
	Assign learning activities.
	Complete pre-visit activities.
	Assign groups.
	Discuss bus behavior.

	Assign one adult to every five students.
	Students must stay with chaperones at all times.
	Students use best manners and respect property.
	Do not touch, tease or feed the animals, if they are present.

	Provide a map to location for bus driver (use map provided by site or download and print one from an Internet site such as http://www.mapquest.com/  .
	Bring a first aid kit.
	Give emergency information to each chaperone.

	Engage students in a writing or drawing activity for immediate reflection on experience.
	Groups plan presentation of information learned on trip.
	Create class memento of trip.     Examples:  bulletin board, book, web page, slide show, etc.