Freddy’s class was going on a field trip to the museum! Freddy was so excited. He had never been to a museum before, and he couldn’t wait to see all the cool stuff.
On the day of the field trip, Freddy’s class met at the school and then they all got on a bus. The bus ride to the museum was short, and soon they arrived.
The museum was huge! There were exhibits on all sorts of things, like dinosaurs, Egyptian mummies, and ancient Greece. Freddy didn’t know where to start.
His teacher, Ms. Smith, helped the class decide what to see first. They started with the dinosaur exhibit. Freddy was amazed by the size of the dinosaurs. He had never seen anything like them before.
The dinosaur exhibit was full of life-sized models of dinosaurs. There were Tyrannosaurus rexes, Triceratops, Brontosauruses, and many more. Freddy was so excited that he could barely contain himself. He ran from dinosaur to dinosaur, taking pictures and learning all about them.
After that, they saw the Egyptian mummy exhibit. Freddy was fascinated by the mummies. He learned that they were wrapped in cloth and buried with their belongings. He saw mummies of all shapes and sizes, and he even got to see a real mummy’s face!
They also saw exhibits on ancient Greece, Rome, and China. Freddy learned a lot about different cultures and civilizations. He saw ancient temples, sculptures, and artifacts. He even got to try on a Roman soldier’s helmet!
One of the most exciting parts of the field trip was when Freddy got to touch a real dinosaur bone! He was so careful not to break it. He couldn’t believe that he was actually touching something that was millions of years old!
Freddy had a great time on the field trip. He learned a lot and he had a lot of fun. He couldn’t wait to tell his parents all about it.
But Freddy’s field trip wasn’t over yet. After they finished exploring the museum, they went to the gift shop. Freddy bought a dinosaur toy and a book about Egyptian mummies. He was so excited to take them home and show them to his parents.
Freddy’s field trip was a day he would never forget. He learned a lot, he had a lot of fun, and he made some new friends. He couldn’t wait to go back to the museum again someday.
Here are 3 follow up questions:
- What were some of the things that Freddy learned about dinosaurs?
- What were some of the things that Freddy learned about Egyptian mummies?
- What advice would you give to someone who is going on a field trip to a museum?