All Grade 6 students are required to conduct an interview or possibly go on a field trip for the following reasons:
- Gain knowledge from experts or experienced people in a related field of a student's topic.
- Obtain information from a primary source
- Determine if they can partner with this person/organization for Action
- Possibly, get hands-on experience
How to proceed in organizing the trip?
- Discuss interview or field trip possibilities with parents, the mentor, and the classroom teacher.
- Contact the organization to find a date and time that suits them and the students (Students can ask parents or mentors to help them make contact).
- Complete the field trip form and return it to the classroom teacher at least TWO days before the scheduled trip.
- Ensure one parent of the students/student group accompanies them on the field trip.
- Students prepare questions to ask to take along to the field trip.
*Students may schedule the interview or field trip on a school day or the weekend.