2026-27 Field Studies: 7th Grade

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Total 2026-27 Semester Cost: $277.00

2026-27  Destinations…

Lake Lanier Aquatic Study:

Students will test water quality and examine the spread of drinkable water around the world, all in a floating classroom.

  • September 14, 2026 (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $52 (covers venue and bus transportation)

Emory Bio Lab by Dr. Hardy:

Expert Dr. Hardy discusses ecology and evolution through studying the anatomy of different animals.

  • October 15 & 29 (On-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $0 (No cost to students)

Tom Lowe Water Treatment Plant:

Students will tour the sewage plant and learn how water is treated and converted into potable water.

  • October 21 or 22, 2026 (Off-Campus, 1/2 grade each date)
  • Cost per student: $14 (Fee covers bus transportation)

West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA):

Through practical activies on how plastic fairs in our world, students understant the impact of plastic pollution both on land and in water. 

  • November 11, 2026 (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student:  $41 (Fee covers venue cost and bus transportation)

Mimms Museum of Technology and Art:

Students learn about the history of computer technology and the expectations of the future.

  • December 2, 2026 (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $31 (covers venue and bus transportation)

National Civil Rights Museum:

Students compare civil right issues during the Apartheid in South Africa to the civil rights issue in the U.S.A.

  • January 14, 2027 (Off-Campus)
  • Cost per student: $37 (Fee covers the cost of the venue and bus transportation)

    Chattahoochie Nature Center – Pond Study:

    Students will identify how biomarkers also exist by identifing what organisms exist and what organisms do not.

    • March 11, 2026 (Off-Campus)
    • Cost per student:  $31 (Fee covers cost of venue and bus transportation)

    MODA – Museum of Design, Atlanta:

    Students will explore examples from MODA’s past and current exhibitions of objects, buildings, fashion, and more inspired by animals, plants, and natural systems, a process called Biomimicry. Students will then create their own innovation inspired by nature using familiar tools like LEGO, Play-Doh, and crafting materials.

    • Date to be Determined (Off-Campus)
    • Cost per student:  $36 (Fee covers cost of venue and bus transportation)
          Field Study Basics:
          • Supplies: $10
          • Agenda Book: $10
          • Water Tower Supplies: $15