August 31 was the beginning of week 2, and what better way to start off a semester then by heading out on a field trip? For my Social Studies Methods, Arts in Education, and Teaching Exceptional Learners courses, we headed out for an all-day field trip to the Indiana National Lakeshore. The weather was perfect and the trip was wonderful!
First, we went to Miller Woods Trail in Gary, IN. It was beautiful along the trail and so peaceful as well.
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We learned about the Black Oak Savanna and got to see some of these beautiful trees as well.
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After we finished the trail, we headed up the road to the Bailly-Chelberg Homestead. I had never even heard of this place before, but it is a wonderful place to take students when they are learning about Indiana state history!
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This location has many opportunities for students to witness what life was like in 19th Century Indiana by watching and interacting with staff who portray settlers.
When we finished our tour of the farm and homestead, it was nearly lunchtime. Our next stop was lunch on the beach! We headed out for Beverly Shores to play in the water and eat lunch on the beach.
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I had such a wonderful time on our field trip, and even better, I was able to discover a couple of places that I had never been to before!
Until Next Time,
Ms. K
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