Field trips

Uses a field trip to a bakery to introduce the process by which baked treats are made.

On a school field trip to a greenhouse, children learn about greenhouses and the plants that are grown in them.

Doctor Hart gives a guided tour of her veterinary clinic, where she explains such things as what equipment she uses, how she calms animals down, and some of the different problems he treats. Includes an activity and other learning resources.

Museum guide Maria gives a tour of the science museum explaining the various collections and exhibits that are found there and the ways in which science museums differ from other museums. Includes instructions for creating a museum exhibit and other resources.

Aquarium worker Ming gives a guided tour of the Blue Harbor Aquarium, where she explains such things as what kinds of jobs people have there, what kinds of fish and animals live there, and how food is prepared for aquarium dwellers. Includes an activity and other learning resources.

Director Solomon gives a guided tour of Star City Planetarium, where he explains such things as what equipment is used in a planetarium show and what some of the different objects in the night sky are. Includes an activity and other learning resources.

Briefly describes what goes on at a construction site and some of the equipment used there.

A simple introduction to the barber shop or beauty salon, who works there, what activities are performed in cutting and styling hair, and what tools and other items are used.

A simple overview of the operations at several space flight centers in the United States.

Simple text and photos take a tour of a school and depict the activities of a typical day there.