• Introduce the vocabulary list.  This list is intended to help students become familiar with words they will hear on their visit. It should not be used for testing purposes.

               Vocabulary List 

• Prepare your children for the program they will attend by discussing general content found in the link below.

               Pre Field Trip Activities

v  While You are in the Gardens

• In the event of an emergency in the Gardens, have all students come to the entry building auditorium.  If students should get separated, they should go to the entry building and someone will help them find their group. 
   

• Should an emergency arise, contact anyone who works in the Gardens and Home.  They will get help.  If you have your cell phone, call the main Bellingrath number at 251.973.2217 and give them your location in the Gardens and the nature of your emergency.   
  

• Familiarize yourself and students with the location restroom  facilities. 

v When Your Return to Your Classroom

• Complete your KWL Chart of your discussion of what you learned.  Use the post field trip handout.

               Post Field Trip Activities

• Encourage your students to write letters to Bellingrath Gardens and Home about their trip. Include pictures and examples of other follow-up activities you might have.