2026-27 Field Studies: 1st Grade

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Total 2026-27 1st Grade Fee: $272.00 

2026-27 Destinations…

Paper Making Museum

Students will observe and learn about the various tools used in paper making, both historical and modern. They will see how different tools perform specific jobs in the process. The museum visit is a direct experience of people “doing work” to create “goods”.

  • September 9, 2026 (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $36 (Fee covers the cost of the venue plus bus transportation)

The Teaching Museum – Ruby Bridges Goes to School

This program describes the lives and historical contributions of important individuals in American history and will help deepen our student’s understanding of important historical figures.

  • October 22, 2026 (On-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $6  (Fee covers cost of program)
The Atlanta Children’s Museum

Students will participate in a drum circle in order to create fun and sound, emphasizing a first grade standard of learning. The outdoor location will provide a tie in to nature.

  • November 12, 2026 (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $27 (Fee covers the cost of the venue plus bus transportation)
Tellus Museum – Magnets

Students will engage in hands-on experiments to see what objects magnets attract (iron, nickel, cobalt) and what do not (plastic, wood, paper). 

  • December 7, 2026 (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $41 (Fee covers the cost of the venue plus bus transportation)
Chattahoochee Nature Center – Hunters in the Sky

This one-hour educational program focuses on raptors, some of our most fascinating native predators. A CNC Naturalist will utilize fun activities with large props and audience involvement to teach our students about these native birds and their impressive abilities. This program will include presentations of an owl and a hawk. 

  • November 17, 2026 (On-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $5 (Fee covers the cost of the program)
Art Barn – Art, Animals & Agriculture

With farming experts, students discuss how animals contribute to manure (e.g., horses, cows at a farm), and how these animals have their own basic needs met on the farm.

  • April 20, 2027 (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $36 (Fee covers the cost of the venue plus bus transportation)
Chattahoochee Nature Center – Basic Needs of Plants & Animals

Explore the trails at CNC and discover the many plants and animals that live there. Along the way, we will compare and contrast the survival needs of the organisms we find. 

  • March 17, 2027 (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $33 (Fee covers the cost of the venue plus bus transportation)
Johnson STEM Activity Center

3 hour guided interactive tour, activity and Q&A with Dr. Lonnie Johnson. 

  • Date to be determined (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $55 (Fee covers the cost of the venue plus bus transportation)
Birds Georgia

Georgia Audubon Society. 

  • Date to be Determined (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $23 (Fee covers the cost of the program)
Field Study Basics:
  • Supplies: $10