Fieldwork & Guest Experts

Connecting with the community by learning on location or inviting in guest experts.

Fieldwork & Guest Experts

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Fieldwork

Fieldwork is an integral part of Expedition at GCCS. Our students frequently venture outside the school building for purposeful field studies that bring history, science, and social studies to life.

Field studies are carefully structured to address the learning goals of the expedition, and afford students rich opportunities to “learn on location”
With a specific learning purpose in mind, students visit local museums, parks, businesses, historic sites and nature centers
Field studies test the limits of students’ physical stamina and cultivate peer collaboration.
Overnight field studies are planned when distant experiences are central to our students’ understanding of the content of the expedition

Learning on Location

Students venture into the community to fulfil their learning purpose.

Acts of Service

Students learn the importance of giving back to the community.

Guest Experts

In addition to venturing out into the community, we often invite guest experts. Professionals in the field share their expertise to deepen students’ understanding of expedition content.

Learning from the Experts

Learning from those who know it best.

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Overnight Fieldwork

New York, NY: students travel to explore immigration and the American Industrial Revolution.

Philadelphia, PA or Boston, MA: students learn about the beginnings of our country by traveling to either Philadelphia or Boston. The destination is determined by the focus of the expedition (Revolutionary War/Declaration of Independence).

“The River Trip” at Letchworth State Park: students investigate river formation and geology by traveling the entire length of the Genesee River over three days, making stops to engage in hands-on learning along the way.

The Capstone Trip: as part of their year-long research on a contemporary issue, the class divides into groups, each traveling to a different city to learn about the topic. The information gathered on this multi-day field study is synthesized in a formal presentation to stakeholders to help inform decision-making in our community.