A field trip is an educational activity that takes students on an excursion outside of the classroom to observe places, objects, phenomena, and processes in their natural settings. The purposes of field trips are to provide real-life learning experiences to supplement classroom instruction, verify information, and develop students' observation skills, attitudes, and specific skills. When planning a field trip, teachers should identify clear educational objectives, arrange transportation and permission slips, assign roles and responsibilities, and plan pre- and post-trip learning activities. Field trips can enrich learning but require careful planning and consideration of costs and safety issues.