Planetarium Field Trip (5/9)

We were learning about space in Science and decided to take a trip to the planetarium to add to our experiences. Back home field trips are big deals because they are very expensive. But our small group paid everything themselves. Everyone brought in a permission slip, $7, and a snack, and off we went. We ate and sang on the bus. The planetarium was full of surprises. First, it was a rather exiting show (not quite what I expected) and many students from several schools were rarely quiet. Then there was no introduction, so when the lights went out and the projector came out of the floor, it scared many children. During the show, the lights gave the distinct impression that we were all moving. (It made me a little sick.) While on our way out, students from my class raved about how we were actually moving during the show. I tried to explain it but they didn't understand.

I was nervous and found it all choatic, but it was fun. There were remarkably few rules for our trip. It was all great until I told the kids they had to clean the floor of the bus. Field trips don't happen like that back home, that's for sure.