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The best Spanish class field trips in the U.S.

Are you a teacher looking to take your Spanish class on a field trip? A trip abroad to a Spanish-speaking country is the capstone experience for many students studying Spanish in high school. However, there are many reasons why it’s hard to take a field trip abroad, and with the COVID pandemic, many teachers are looking at multiple years of not being able to take their students out of the country.

In addition, the high cost prevents many students from being able to go on trips to other countries. Or, if students are undocumented, they can’t leave the country, and a trip abroad is impossible for them.

An alternative to trips abroad is taking a longer field trip within the United States. The good thing is, the United States has a huge Spanish-speaking population and a rich history of Spanish culture in many places.

While at first glance it may seem like a field trip within the United States is not as exciting, there are lots of benefits. Besides the aforementioned reasons for student participation, here are a few other reasons to take a trip within the good ol’ USA.

Advantages for Spanish class field trips in the U.S.

• The cost is generally lower
• You don’t have to worry about being away from good medical care
• Communication is easier because students’ normal cell phones will work
• You may be able to drive there and avoid flying
• Students don’t need to get passports or visas
• It will give students a better understanding of the history of the U.S. and the diversity within their own country.

I’ll bet that just about everybody in the contiguous 48 states has a great field trip that their Spanish class could take within a day’s drive of their hometown.

The following best Spanish class field trips in the U.S. are places that I’ve visited that are historically and culturally significant, have enough things to do for an overnight field trip, and are geographically diverse. Don’t forget that the best field trip might be connecting with Spanish-speakers in your own state!

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Miami, Florida: Little Havana

Miami is home to over a million Cubans and people with Cuban heritage. A visit to the Little Havana neighborhood means that you are guaranteed to hear Spanish in the streets. As you walk, don’t miss the colorful street art.

There are plenty of places to try a Cuban sandwich or coffee (strong and with sugar). Do a walking food tour and try the guava pastries and empanadas while you learn about the neighborhood’s history.

You’ll want to visit Domino Park, which has been made famous again by the song Patria y Vida . There is also an interesting monument to poet José Marti.

If you take students you’ll want to call ahead and plan a visit to the Bay of Pigs Museum . Veterans of the Bay of Pigs invasion staff the museum and provide a first-hand account of events.

Boise, Idaho: Basque Block

While you wouldn’t normally think of taking a Spanish class field trip to Idaho, the Boise area is home to one of the largest populations of Basque immigrants in the world. There is a dedicated Basque Block that includes a cultural center, restaurants, a museum, and more. There is even an indoor Jai Alai court where students can learn to play this fast-paced handball game, similar to Basque pelota. Add in some pintxos for lunch, a museum visit, and a performance from the Oinkari Basque Dancers and you’ve got a very special day!

Find out more about the Basque Block here .

Chicago, Illinois: Pilsen Neighborhood

The Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago has a number of student-friendly sites to see, including street art and the National Museum of Mexican Art . There are plenty of Mexican and Central American restaurants in the area.

Here is a summary of all the things to do in Pilsen . You can also read about the trip to Chicago my students and I took.

The Humbolt Park neighborhood has Puerto Rican roots and is home to the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture.

Chicago is known for its theatre scene, and a handful of theaters, including Teatro Vista , have plays in Spanish.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe provides the quintessential Southwest experience. It is a unique city that combines art, indigenous peoples and cultures, Spanish colonial history, and nature in a way that makes its motto “the city different” fit perfectly.

The New Mexico History Museum is a must-see to learn about the region’s history before exploring. There are numerous historical churches where you can learn about the Spanish missionaries.

As you enjoy the unique adobe-style architecture, don’t forget to stop at The Palace of the Governors, which was built by the Spanish in 1611 and is still in use today!

If students get tired of history, there are hands-on art classes and photography tours available and you can even do a student-friendly scavenger hunt. hike part of the historic Santa Fe Trail .

Tucson, Arizona: Spanish missions

Stretching from California to Texas and beyond is a chain of missions created by the Spanish missionaries as they settled in the Southwest. Some are only ruins but others like San Xavier de Bac in Southern Arizona (below) are well-preserved. A trip to Tucson could include the Tumacácori National Historic Park , the first mission to be located in what is today Arizona.

Tucson sprung up from the Presidio San Agustin de Tucson , founded by the Spanish in 1775. Today you can visit this reconstructed living history museum to learn about early Native Americans, Presidio residents and Territorial Period settlers.

Tucson is known for its gastronomy so why not try a Taco Bike Tour ?

San Antonio, Texas

So many of us know the legend of the Alamo , and San Antonio would be a great place to learn more about this famous landmark and the nuanced Tejano history around it.

Although the Alamo is the most famous, there are a number of other Spanish missions nearby that might be better for exploring the daily life of Tejanos. San Antonio Missions is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes four distinct areas each a few miles apart. Take a tour like this one and see four different missions.

Taking a boat ride on the famous Riverwalk would be a sure hit with students. There are dozens of restaurants here, and you can be sure to be entertained by a mariachi band.

New York City

New York is home to people from every Spanish-speaking country in the world. Here is a guide to which neighborhoods are where. The New York City area has over a million Dominicans, so it would be an obvious place to explore the culture of the Dominican Republic.

New York is synonymous with theatre, and there is sure to be a play in Spanish to enjoy at one of these Latin theaters . Also check out The Metropolitan Museum) to see what exhibits they have on, as there is always something that relates to Spain or Latin America.

St. Augustine, Florida: The cradle of the US

St. Augustine is home to the first continuously occupied European settlement in what is today the United States. Decades before Jamestown and Plymouth Rock, it was the Spanish that settled here, not the English. Take a walking tour of the city to learn about its history.

You can tour the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and see a canon firing and historical re-enactments on the weekends and holidays. There are a number of other museums that tell the history of the Spanish in Florida and the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park that has demonstrations of indigenous and Spanish ways of life like blacksmithing.

If you are more interested in history than language, this would be a good choice for your students. It would also be a great place to critically study the representation of history and how tourism and history interact. St. Augustine is a popular place for field trips, and there are lots of other things to do in St. Augustine .

San Diego/Tijuana border

In college I took a life-changing trip to the San Diego/Tijuana border area to study border issues. We met with leaders of groups with opposing ideologies, like the Minute Men who would unofficially patrol the border and the Border Angels who would leave food and water in the desert for migrants trying to cross. I would guess that the Border Patrol is no longer giving tours, but you could probably have an agent speak to your students.

Friendship Park, where the border fence disappears into the Pacific Ocean, is open to the public on weekends, and the public art and memorials to those who have died crossing the border are a moving tribute.

The other place to see public art is Chicano Park . A historic example of community organizing, Chicano Park is an open area that is home to dozens of murals by Chicano and Latino artists celebrating their culture.

A visit to see the architecture and gardens of Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo would be a hit with students.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Let’s not forget that Puerto Rico is part of the United States! While, yes, you would need to fly there, many of the other advantages listed above are still valid. Your students can get a true Spanish immersion experience within the U.S.

Sites to see include the colorful Old San Juan The San Juan National Historic Site includes a number of forts and castles, including the commanding El Morro overlooking the ocean. You could easily book a salsa class or the Flavors of Old San Juan Food Tour .

Outside of San Juan, a day trip to El Yunque National Forest would be great for students looking for adventure, as it can include hiking to a waterfall, wildlife spotting, and kayaking.

A lesser-known spot is the town of Loiza. You’ll probably need to rent a car to get there, but it is home to a large Afro-latino population that is doing amazing things with bomba music and dance, plus art that celebrates this colorful heritage.

I hope this list of the best Spanish class field trips in the U.S. has given you some ideas of great places to take your Spanish students! If you have suggestions of other places, I would love to hear them in the comments below!

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Great cities to visit! I’ve been to several of them and I was fascinated by the missions in San Diego and San Antonio. A good related book to recommend to students is Texas by James Michener. He goes into a lot of detail about life and history of the missions.

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Many educators believe that field trips provide opportunities for learning and reinforcing learned material that classroom learning does not offer. Field trips can increase students’ motivation to learn and increase their perception of learning as a positive activity. Spanish teachers can reinforce their students’ learning by planning creative and innovative field trips to sites that connect their students with the Spanish language and culture.

Spanish-Language Performances

Take the students to see a Spanish-language theater performance. The Hispanic community produces and stages Spanish-language plays throughout the United States, giving Spanish students opportunities to attend performances that will challenge their abilities to understand Spanish spoken in a cultural venue. Depending on the level of the students’ Spanish abilities, the teacher may wish to review the play before the field trip, perhaps even reading the script with the students so that they come to the performance well-prepared to enjoy the play.

Spanish Immersion School

Visit a local Spanish immersion school. Immersion schools teach foreign languages by immersing the students in the language from the first day of class. These schools provide classroom instruction by teaching all subjects in the immersion language. Children can more easily learn a second language by acquisition, similarly to the manner in which children acquire their native language--through immersion into its day-to-day usage. Immersion schools build on this theory, allowing children to learn a second language in a natural setting by living their school day surrounded by the second language. A coordinated field trip between the Spanish class and the Spanish immersion school can motive the students to find new ways to improve their Spanish studies.

Community Involvement

Organize a volunteer activity in a community center, old-age home or nursing home that works with a large Spanish-speaking population. Ask the staff to instruct the clients or residents beforehand to speak only Spanish with the students. Many institutions plan Bingo games and other activities for their residents, and invite volunteers in to assist the residents. If the residents and clients speak to the students only in Spanish, the students will have no choice but to stretch their Spanish skills to accommodate the people whom they have come to help.

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Food Truck Day: A Fun Field Trip Idea for Spanish Class

Inside:  Looking for field trip ideas for Spanish class? Try a food truck day !

I am so pleased to share this post from Courtney Nygaard at  Profe Nygaard ! Instead of trying to take your classes out on a field trip, bring the field trip to you. Getting started will be easy with her (very organized) ten steps to making it happen. Enjoy!

Are you interested in hosting a Food Truck Day at your school? For the past three years, I have planned a Food Truck day for my high school Spanish students and it has become one of the highlights of the year. All year long my students ask me if we are going to have our Food Truck Day again. I know the idea of planning an event like this can be overwhelming, but don’t worry! From the experience I’ve gained over the past three years, I’ve come up with ten steps to planning a Food Truck Day at school. In this post, you’ll learn how to successfully organize a Food Truck Day and additionally, how to use it as a fundraiser.

1. GET IT APPROVED BY YOUR PRINCIPAL.

It may seem obvious, but the first thing you need to do is make sure hosting this event is approved by your principal. You want to make sure you are complying with school rules and aligning the event to the school calendar as best as possible. Nothing worse than planning a large event only to find that students have standardized testing or a field trip for another class.

2. PLAN TEACHER SUPERVISION DURING LUNCHES

This step will depend on how your school’s lunch schedule is set-up. At my school, we have three lunches. I coordinated with the other Spanish teachers to make sure that someone was outside during each lunch. One thing I did to ensure teacher supervision at all times was physically bringing one of my classes outside to sit on the lawn and work on their assignment. They enjoyed the chance to be outside for the hour and I was able to supervise the event. If this won’t work for you, you may need to request that your school provide a substitute for the hour you will be outside supervising the event.

3. SURVEY STUDENTS

I survey my students using a Google Form before I contact the food trucks. I make it clear that students will need to pay around $10 for their lunch which influences some students’ decision, depending on their economic situation. Of course, I wish every student could participate, but ultimately this event is a fundraiser which ends up funding other activities for all students later on in the year. If students choose to not participate in the event they simply attend lunch in the cafeteria as usual.

In the survey, I ask them for their name, what lunch they have, and if they plan to eat at the food trucks that day. This survey is conducted before I contact the food trucks, because in order to get a food truck to agree to attend, they need to know the approximate amount of students they will be serving. This survey also informs me how many food trucks I need to contact.

At my school, our lunches are very short (about twenty-five minutes). It’s important to know how many students will need to be fed in the amount of time you have allotted for your school’s lunch. Knowing this information allows the food truck (who is well versed in their serving capacities) to know whether or not it is possible to serve the number of students you have, in the amount of time your school allows.

4. CONTACT THE FOOD TRUCKS AND SET A DATE

Now that you have an approximate student count for who will be eating lunch at the food trucks, you can begin to contact food trucks in your area. The first year of setting this up is always the trickiest. Food trucks need to be sure that it will be worth their time and can be hesitant to come to an event that will also have another food truck. In my case, I had 181 students that planned to eat lunch at the food trucks all within an hour and a half time span across our three lunches. So I needed two food trucks.

If you need multiple vendors, find food trucks that are available on the same date and inform them of the number of students, the time crunch, and arrival details. Be sure to ask about their electrical needs so you can be sure that they are close enough to the building to run an extension cord if they don’t have a generator.

It must be worth their time. The following year, a food truck actually initiated contact with me because they wanted to do this event again. The second year I hosted this event I asked if they would be willing to do this as a fundraiser for our Spanish classes. They were more than happy to donate 10% of the profit to our Spanish classes! This was great because we have been able to use the funds earned from our Food Truck Day to pay for our  Three Kings Day party  with our students.

5. ALERT NECESSARY PERSONNEL ABOUT THE EVENT

Now that the date is finalized, you will want to alert necessary personnel. Contact the city about the area in which the food trucks will be parking (this may or may not be necessary for you). Put in a request to your custodial staff for several large garbage cans to be placed nearby on the day of the event. Also, make sure to contact your lunch monitors about the passes you will be using for students to be excused to leave the cafeteria for the event.

6. CONTACT PARENTS

Your event is starting to take shape! Send out an e-mail to parents alerting them of the event. Some parents may need extra time to get $10 together, so it’s important to be conscientious of all income levels. Attach the food truck menus, along with the prices. Inform parents that this event is optional; their son or daughter does not need to participate, and that if they prefer their child to each lunch in the cafeteria like normal, they may.

7. MAKE PASSES

Because of the time crunch, it’s likely that students will need a late-to-class pass. They may need an extra fifteen minutes of lunchtime so they can order their food, and have the time to eat it. If you would like a free download of these late-to-class passes and an event checklist you can get those  here.

Something new that I’ll be doing for my Food Truck Day this year, is color coding the lunch-passes according to the lunch time-slots. This pass will be used to show the lunch monitors that a student is free to go outside for lunch. Additionally, this pass will help in identifying which students belong at each lunch as there tends to be a time overlap outside. Basically, if a student has first lunch, I want to quickly identify that they do not belong outside during third lunch. This will prevent students from abusing the system, skipping class and staying outside too long.

This event is exclusive for Spanish class students (or whichever language department is hosting your event) so passes work as an effective way to easily tell who is supposed to be there.

*Note: I don’t give students the late to class passes in advance. I give these to them if and when a particular lunch is ending, and they are still eating outside.

8. GO OVER THE MENU WITH STUDENTS

You will want to go over the menu and prices with students ahead of time. Remind them to bring cash and make sure students who have food sensitivities or allergies are aware of what’s on the menu. This is a great time to go over the vocabulary and key phrases for ordering food in Spanish (or again, whichever language department is hosting this event).

9. SURVEY STUDENTS AGAIN

The week of the event, survey students again in order to give a more accurate number to the food trucks.

10. CONTACT SCHOOL LUNCH STAFF & TEACHERS

With the latest numbers, notify the school lunch staff of how many students will not be eating lunch in the cafeteria that day. This helps the school reduce food waste.

Send out an e-mail to all teachers letting them know some of their students may be arriving late to class (with a pass) that day. Attach a photo of the late-to-class pass in this email. This will give teachers an idea of what to look for in the event a student were to arrive late to their class.

Also, inform teachers that they are more than welcome to purchase lunch at the event themselves. Notifying them additionally, that the best time-frame to do so will be before/after normal school lunch slots if they prefer not to wait in line. Some teachers have prep during those times. The lines will most likely be long during lunches, and it is always a good idea to look out for your colleagues.

FINAL TIPS FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT

The day of the event I have a Bluetooth speaker outside playing upbeat music in Spanish, which always adds a nice vibe. Since students eat out on the lawn, some of them bring blankets to sit on, which I think is a great idea!

As lunch times change, ask students to show you their pass, so you can verify whether or not they should still be there. If they need more time to finish eating, give them a late-to-class pass.

Final note: You may be concerned about students who cannot afford to eat lunch at the food truck. As this event is a fundraiser, you could use the funds you raise this year as scholarships for next year’s event. So in the year following, the students’ whose family may not be able to afford it would simply need to check a box on the Google Form survey stating that they would need a scholarship in order to participate.

You should be able to prepay with the vendor in order to get pre-paid tokens allowing students to order pre-determined food options. Pass the tokens out to your students the morning of the event. At this point, you should be set for a cultural experience you and your students can thoroughly enjoy!

Courtney Nygaard is a high school Spanish teacher in Minnesota. She also runs a website called  Profe Nygaard  and a travel blog called  Travel For Days . You can find Courtney’s teaching resources for your Spanish class at her Teachers Pay Teachers store –  Profe Nygaard . 

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Thanks so much!! I’ve done food trucks but the logistics were tricky. Thanks for being so specific this is GREAT

Does Minnesota have any restrictions about selling food at the same time as lunches? Iowa does and I am wondering if there is any sort of work around? We planned everything with your information and inspiration and came to less than a week before the event and it had to be cancelled. We are still trying to figure out how to make this happen in Iowa.

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12 Fun Activities to Do In Your Spanish Club at School

Are you in need of exciting Spanish school club ideas? 

Look no further! 

In this comprehensive guide, I provide creative and fun Spanish club ideas for high school and elementary students. This list of inventive activities will keep your club members engaged and excited. 

Discover the impact that your Spanish club can have not only on your students but also on your community! 

The Importance of Spanish School Clubs

Spanish school clubs enable students to learn about Spanish language, culture, and history outside of the classroom. Their purpose is to further the members’ love of the Spanish language and introduce them to different aspects of the Hispanic culture through food, arts, and entertainment.

Lets Students Practice the Language

One of the most obvious benefits of Spanish school clubs is that they allow students to practice their new language skills. Generally, classroom time is filled up with grammar lessons or homework. Students rarely get the chance to speak freely with their friends in the language. Spanish school clubs give these students the chance to speak Spanish without the pressure of being graded on performance.

Promotes Diversity and Global Awareness

Spanish clubs teach their students about different ways of life all around the globe. An added benefit of this is that kids also learn how to better interact with individuals from different backgrounds. By joining the Spanish school club, students can celebrate Hispanic holidays, learn about different customs, and experience the food, music, and art of Spanish-speaking countries.

Makes Spanish Learning Fun

Many students hate waking up early and sitting through lecture after lecture. A Spanish school club enables children to learn Spanish outside of the classroom—from field trips to dance lessons, there are hundreds of exciting activities that Spanish clubs participate in every year. 

12 Fun Spanish Club Ideas for Elementary and High School Students

The most important part of the Spanish club is the activities! It can be hard trying to figure out how to keep your students entertained. That’s why I created this list of exciting ideas that your students will love! 

Activities for Elementary Students

If you’re leading an elementary Spanish school club then these activities are a perfect fit. They combine age-appropriate fun with easy Spanish practice. 

1. Make Art like Picasso

From Picasso to Dali, there are dozens of famous Spanish painters. Give your little ones a lesson in Spanish culture by having them create their very own works of art. Pick a famous painting from a Spanish artist and have your students try to replicate it or use it for inspiration!

2. Create Club T-Shirts

Kids love the idea of getting to create their own clothes. Have a t-shirt design contest where each student turns in their own drawing—make sure it’s Spanish-themed! Next, everyone gets to vote for their favorite design until a winner is announced. 

Print out the new shirts with the most popular design and pass them around during your club meeting. Your students will love the Spanish shirts even more since they were a part of the creation process. 

3. Write to Spanish Pen Pals

Connect with a Spanish school abroad so that you can give your club members Hispanic pen pals! Sign up each child with their own pen pal to write letters back and forth with. Students can write in a mixture of English and Spanish so that both kids get language practice! 

4. Celebrate Day of the Dead ( Día de los Muertos)

Day of the dead is a famous Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring the deceased. The holiday falls on November 1st and 2nd each year. Pick a class session around this time to learn related vocabulary and do fun activities . From sugar skull painting to creating papel picado , there are hundreds of arts and crafts to choose from.

5. Throw a Spanish Language Movie Night

Kids love movies! Set up a classroom after school for a Spanish school club movie night. Bring popcorn and other snacks to encourage students to come. They’ll be so excited about the movie they won’t even realize they’re learning Spanish! Use these lists of Spanish movies for 12-year-olds and Disney movies in Spanish to get some good show ideas. 

6. Read a Spanish Book Together

Pick out a fun and easy Spanish book that your Spanish school club can read together. Give each kid a copy of their own book to take home and read. Focus on one or two chapters a week then discuss them during club meetings. You will help your students build their Spanish confidence!

High School Spanish School Club Activities

Your high Spanish school club members might be a little bit harder to impress than the younger ones, but don’t worry! This list of Spanish school club activities can inspire nearly any student to learn this amazing language. 

7. Take Dance Lessons

Latin America is famous for its dancing. From Salsa to Flamenco, there are dozens of Spanish dances to try! Find a local teacher or even a YouTube video that you can learn from. Set up all your students in the school gym and get those dancing shoes warmed up and ready to move! 

8. Eat at a Spanish Restaurant

There are delicious Mexican restaurants around every corner! Find one nearby and offer your Spanish school club a yummy treat for all of their hard work. Before the visit, teach your students how to order in Spanish and challenge them to go the whole dinner without using English!

9. Visit a Local Museum

Check out your local museum’s website and see if they have a Spanish section. You just might be surprised by what you find! Before visiting the museum, explain the history and importance behind the exhibit and its artifacts to your students. This way they will be able to better appreciate the excursion and learn even more about Spanish culture.

10. Volunteer in Your Spanish-Speaking Community

Find a local church, shelter, or kitchen that has Spanish-speaking patrons or staff. Spend a day volunteering there as a club. Not only will your students get to practice their Spanish with native speakers, but they will also be able to give back to their community. 

11. Learn Authentic Dishes

Each Spanish-speaking country has its own unique and delectable dishes. Have a Spanish cuisine night where your club learns to make some of these dishes. It could be something simple like horchata or a more complex dish like chile con carne . After working in the kitchen, your students will be rewarded with delicious food!

12. Take a Trip Abroad

Traveling abroad is one of the best ways to learn a second language. This immersive experience teaches students not only another language but also how to step outside of their comfort zones. There are lots of summer or even winter break trips to Spanish-speaking destinations that your students could visit. Be sure to practice travel vocabulary before your flight!

Get Your Club Members Speaking Spanish with a Native Speaker from Guatemala!

Your Spanish club provides a safe and fun way for students to enrich their sense of purpose. These activities are designed to create strong communication and leadership skills. Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world. By helping your students learn Spanish, you’re setting them up to become successful community leaders.

This list of activities provides great supplemental learning to students. However, nothing can replace real class time with a native-speaking teacher. Homeschool Spanish Academy offers group class options that act as support for Spanish teachers or cater to schools looking for native Spanish instructors. Sign up for a free trial class today!

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How to use virtual field trips in Spanish class

Let’s face it – none of us will be traveling abroad anytime soon. However, we can bring culture and travel into our Spanish classrooms with virtual field trips !

What is a virtual field trip?

A virtual field trip takes students to places they may never visit without the expense or hassle of finding chaperones and collecting permission slips! Virtual field trips allow students to view museum exhibits, or tour cities and other locations from the comfort of their home or classroom. The world of virtual reality (VR) has also made it possible for students to immerse themselves in new and exciting settings!

What opportunities are there for my Spanish students?

While lots of museums offer virtual tours, many of the museum websites I researched required certain plugins or extra apps that not all students could access. Therefore, I have found that the most equitable way to provide Spanish virtual field trips is through YouTube. We know that 99% of our students can access it, whether we want them to or not!

As a result, I have put together this series of virtual field trips for middle school and high school Spanish students that allow them to explore the Spanish-speaking world, while providing them with choice. The field trips come in English and Spanish, making them appropriately challenging and interesting for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students, as well as native speakers.

Virtual Field Trip to Central America

This field trip will take students to Tikal and Antigua in Guatemala, Volcán Mayasa in Nicaragua, The Great Blue Hole in Belize, the Copán Ruins in Honduras, Ruta de flores in El Salvador, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica or Panama Canal and Panama City, Panama!

Students have the choice to visit any of these 10 different locations in Central America through short video clips. Depending on your class and time constraints, you can assign all 10 locations, or just have them choose three to complete.

South America

On the South American virtual field trip, students will have the option to visit Catedrál de marmól in Chile, Otavalo Market in Ecuador, Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, The Sacred Valley in Peru, Angel Falls in Venezuela, Perito Moreno Glacier, La Boca y Caminito in Argentina, and El Teleférico and Museo de oro in Colombia.

Spanish-Speaking countries virtual field trips

In this series, students will visit the most famous Spanish-speaking monuments and destinations in Central America, South America and Spain! Trips include Machu Piccu in Peru, The Galapagos Islands and El Centro del mundo in Ecuador, La Sagrada Familia and Alhambra in Spain, Chichen Itza in Mexico, Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, Tikal in Guatemala, Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Easter Island near Chile.

Asynchronous learning

I use these field trips in a variety of ways. For starters, they are great activities for asynchronous learning. Students work at their own pace and choose where they want to go. The directions allow them to pick 3-5 places, but you could assign them to visit one place per week or all locations by the end of the quarter. 

Fast-finishers

Another way to use these field trips is with fast finishers as a reward. Kids who finish quickly, are typically curious by nature. Rewarding them with a virtual field trip is a win-win for everyone!

Filler activities

Maybe you finished a unit on a Thursday and prefer to start the next unit on Monday. Take a virtual field trip on Friday! 

How about the day before holiday break when everyone is already mentally checked out anyway? Virtual field trip day!

Or what about those days when you as the teacher just need a day off to rest your voice, catch up on grading, or because your own family kept you up all night? Sounds like the perfect day for a virtual field trip! Your students are still learning and you don’t have to introduce anything new.

These are great to keep in your emergency sub plan binder. They are completely digital, so you can assign them from anywhere and your sub does not have to speak any Spanish to implement them. All s/he has to do is send students to your online platform and sit back and relax. Piece of cake!

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Los Angeles Spanish School is proud to offer a diverse range of field trips and field studies that enhance the learning experience for our students. Our aim is to provide an immersive environment where students can practice their Spanish skills in real-life situations and gain a deeper understanding of the language and culture.

Why Choose Our Field Trips?

Our field trips are carefully designed to align with the curriculum and provide practical applications for the language skills students have acquired in the classroom. We believe that language learning extends beyond textbooks and worksheets, and our field trips offer students the opportunity to engage with native speakers, explore cultural landmarks, and participate in interactive activities.

Immerse Yourself in Real-Life Scenarios

During our field trips, students will have the chance to use their Spanish skills in authentic, real-life scenarios. Whether it's ordering food at a local restaurant, bargaining at a bustling market, or navigating public transportation, our field trips provide invaluable opportunities for students to apply what they have learned in a practical setting.

Explore Cultural Landmarks

There is no better way to understand a culture than by experiencing it firsthand. Our field trips allow students to explore renowned cultural landmarks in and around Los Angeles, providing a deeper appreciation for the rich history and traditions associated with the Spanish language.

From visiting iconic museums and art galleries to exploring historic neighborhoods and architectural landmarks, our field trips bring the Spanish language to life by immersing students in the vibrant culture of Los Angeles.

Interactive Learning Activities

We believe that learning should be fun and engaging. Our field trips incorporate a variety of interactive activities to keep students motivated and enthusiastic about their language learning journey.

From scavenger hunts and language games to cultural workshops and group discussions, our interactive activities not only reinforce language skills but also foster teamwork and collaboration among students.

Enhance Language Skills

Our field trips and field studies provide the ideal environment for students to enhance their language skills. By engaging in conversations with native speakers, students will develop their listening and speaking abilities, while also gaining confidence in using Spanish in real-world contexts.

Furthermore, our field trips encourage students to expand their vocabulary, improve their pronunciation, and refine their grammar through practical application and observation.

Unforgettable Experiences

At Los Angeles Spanish School, we believe that learning should be memorable. Our field trips are not just educational but also aim to create lasting memories for our students. We want each student to leave our field trips with a sense of accomplishment, an expanded cultural understanding, and a desire to continue their Spanish language journey.

Join us today for an unforgettable experience and see how our field trips can transform the way you learn Spanish!

To learn more about our field trips and field studies, or to enroll in one of our programs, please contact us at 123-456-7890 or email us at [email protected] .

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How Do You Say Field Trip in Spanish

To say “field trip” in Spanish, follow these steps:

1. Begin by saying “excursión” (ehk-soor-see-on). 2. Add the word “de campo” (day kahm-poh) to specify that it is a field trip. 3. Put the two words together to say “excursión de campo” (ehk-soor-see-on day kahm-poh).

That’s it! You now know how to say “field trip” in Spanish!

How Do You Say “Field Trip” in Spanish?

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If you’re planning to travel or study in a Spanish-speaking country, knowing how to express “field trip” in Spanish can be useful. In this article, we will explore the translation, pronunciation, and usage of the term “field trip” in Spanish to help you communicate effectively in different educational and travel contexts.

The Translation: “Excursión Escolar”

The translation of “field trip” in Spanish is “excursión escolar.” This term is commonly used to refer to an educational trip or outing organized by schools or educational institutions. “Excursión” means “excursion” or “trip,” while “escolar” means “school.”

Pronunciation and Usage

The pronunciation of “excursión escolar” is as follows: eks-koo-SEE-ohn ess-koh-LAHR. Paying attention to proper pronunciation will ensure effective communication.”Excursión escolar” is widely understood and used across Spanish-speaking countries to refer to educational outings. Here are a few examples of its usage:”Mañana vamos a tener una excursión escolar al museo.” (Tomorrow we are going on a field trip to the museum.)”Las excursiones escolares son una forma divertida de aprender sobre el mundo.” (Field trips are a fun way to learn about the world.)”Los estudiantes están entusiasmados por la próxima excursión escolar.” (The students are excited about the upcoming field trip.)In these examples, “excursión escolar” describes a specific type of trip organized by educational institutions for students to explore and learn outside of the classroom.

Alternative Terms and Related Words

While “excursión escolar” is the most common and widely understood translation for “field trip” in Spanish, there are a few alternative terms and related words that can convey similar meanings:”Salida educativa”: This phrase translates to “educational outing” and is sometimes used interchangeably with “excursión escolar” to refer to educational trips.”Visita de estudio”: This term translates to “study visit” and is often used to describe educational trips that focus on a specific subject or area of study.”Viaje educativo”: “Viaje educativo” means “educational trip” and is used to describe longer or more extensive trips that have an educational component.

In Spanish, the translation of “field trip” is “excursión escolar.” This term is widely used across Spanish-speaking countries to refer to educational outings organized by schools or educational institutions. Understanding and using “excursión escolar” in various contexts will help you communicate about field trips effectively. Additionally, being aware of alternative terms like “salida educativa,” “visita de estudio,” and “viaje educativo” provides you with additional vocabulary to describe educational trips. So, whether you’re a student going on a field trip or an educator organizing one, incorporating “excursión escolar” into your Spanish vocabulary will enable you to confidently talk about educational outings. Spanish Video Lessons Archives | Translation – SpanishtoGo How Do You Say Dear Diary in Spanish How Do You Say Food Poisoning in Spanish How Do You Say Flannel in Spanish

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July 14, 2023

Are you interested in trying virtual field trips for Spanish class ? A virtual field trip is a great way to introduce a country unit, explore culture, and fill out your units! They also make great sub plans when you need to take a day off. In this post I’m going to share everything you need to know about virtual field trips for Spanish class!

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What can students learn from virtual field trips?

Virtual field trips are a great way to connect where and what students are learning in Spanish class! I’ve found before that many students struggle with what I would consider basic geography skills. Many of them can’t identify most of the Spanish-speaking countries on a map!

Virtual field trips allow students to see exactly where the events, celebrations, and information they’re learning about takes place. They are great to kick off a unit exploring a particular country, explore a cultural celebration, historical event, a person’s life, and so much more!

Some great virtual field trips for Spanish class include:

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• Explore Mexico

How do I host a virtual field trip?

Make sure to watch the video on my Youtube channel for a step by step! Here are the basics:

• Choose your tool
• Choose your destination
• Gather media
• Create the file in your tool of choice
• Optional: Create your handout(s)
• Optional: Plan a fast finisher or follow up activity .
• Share and assign the virtual field trip

How do I plan a virtual field trip in Spanish class?

I like to use a similar lesson plan every time I use a virtual field trip. Here’s what it looks like:

• Start of class routine (5-8 minutes)
• Daily routine (8-10 minutes)
• Explore the map (5-10 minutes)
• Pass out handouts
• Students complete virtual field trip, then choose from the fast finishers available

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What are Lower Hudson schools doing for the eclipse? Glasses, field trips and more

Schools across the Hudson Valley are using the April 8 solar eclipse as a teachable moment, buying students glasses to safely view it, incorporating lessons about it, and in some cases, releasing students early.

The last solar eclipse, when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth, was in 2017, and after April 8 the next one that will be visible in the U.S. won't be until 2044.

"People need to understand their place in the universe and this really does help," said John Gollisz, a Yorktown High School assistant principal who oversees science. Gollisz drove to Tennessee to see the 2017 eclipse in totality. "It humbles you," he said of the experience.

During the upcoming eclipse, some western and northern parts of the state will be in the path of totality, where the moon completely blocks out the sun. The Lower Hudson will come close — 90-95% of the sun will be covered.

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Science teachers aren't the only ones excited about the eclipse. Yorktown High School is sending 100 high schoolers upstate to view the eclipse from Oneida Lake. The idea for the field trip came from freshman Nick Rizzuti.

Yorktown High School Principal Joe DeGennaro, said Rizzuti's proposal was "a no-brainer."

The only concern, Gollisz said, is whether it will be cloudy that day.

The view from North Rockland High School

At North Rockland High School, Jeanne Maguire and Kaitlynn Scott, co-directors of the Walter A. Hassett Memorial Planetarium, have been teaching astronomy students about the eclipse, showing what it will look like at different times and in different locations on the domed ceiling.

"Having seen one in person, it is a life-changing experience," said Maguire, who also went to Tennessee to see the 2017 eclipse in totality. "It's surreal."

Maguire described how the sky turned to twilight and everything went quiet.

"It's a very eerie, out-of-place sensation. And then the whole thing goes back in reverse. And the sun is bright and shiny, and you walk around for the rest of the afternoon being like, 'Did it really just happen? Did the sun just get blocked out? Did I see Venus? Did I see the stars?'" Maguire said.

Chris Rojas, a senior, said his class learned that when the moon completely covers the sun a ring of light shoots out from around the moon, "but we aren't at the right spot to see that."

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Lyric Hutzelmann, a junior, explained that because the Lower Hudson won't be in the path of totality, enough sunlight will still be exposed that the eclipse won't darken the sky the same way it will in other parts of the state. Without the proper glasses, you won't be able to tell the eclipse is happening.

Both Hutzelmann and Keith Cronin, a senior who took the course last semester, plan to view the eclipse in the path of totality upstate.

In astronomy, students learned how to tell where the eclipse will be located in the sky and identify what zodiacs will be present, as well as planets, altitude and azimuth, Scott said. In a project based off the solar eclipse, students learned about how ancient civilizations used the night sky for navigation and timekeeping and how they interpreted the sky in cultural or spiritual contexts.

Scott said she and Maguire are trying to maximize the planetarium's use for students in younger grades and community members. The planetarium offers the same features that any commercial planetarium has, Maguire said.

Learning about the night sky and the eclipse has North Rockland's astronomy students thinking about their place in the universe.

Junior Addyson Bohlander said the class has learned about how there could be multiple universes and "how the sky actually works."

Eva Lanzillotti, a junior, said learning about how many galaxies and planets there are makes her feel small. And Rojas noted how little humans know about all the galaxies and life beyond Earth.

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Ensuring safety

Many districts are making sure students can safely look at the eclipse by buying their students specially designed glasses. Looking at the eclipse without them can cause permanent damage to your eyes.

Clarkstown, Bedford, Brewster, Hastings-On-Hudson and Yorktown school districts were among the districts that planned on providing glasses to students.

The state Department of Education didn't say whether school districts should provide protective eyewear, but guidance from the department said districts should plan ahead, especially since the eclipse will take place right around the time students are typically leaving school for the day. In the area, the eclipse will begin around 2:10 p.m., peaking around 3:25 p.m., though it varies by location.

Depending on district schedules, some students will still be in school when the eclipse happens, while others' schooldays will already have ended. In North Rockland, high schoolers will already be dismissed while elementary students will still be in school.

Brett Carruthers, senior vice president and director of risk management at the New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal, which insures over 300 public school districts and BOCES throughout the state, sent guidance to member districts, which included only buying glasses that meet specific standards and supervising students while they view the eclipse to make sure they wear their glasses properly. The guidance also warned against looking through a camera lens, telescope or binoculars even with eclipse glasses. Other filters are needed to safely use those devices.

Many schools in the path of totality have been planning for the eclipse for over a year and many will be closed for it, Carruthers said. With an influx of people traveling to those areas, schools are treating the day as they would a blizzard, expecting terrible traffic.

Outside the path of totality, the eclipse will be less noticeable. A few districts in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties will release students early that day, as is the case in Nyack and Suffern.

Contact Diana Dombrowski at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter at  @domdomdiana .