We're unable to offer field trips through the end of the 2019-2020 school year due to university closure. While the full field trip experience depends on being able to visit the Poetry Center, we're now offering the writing activities online. These lessons were designed for classes, but are easily adaptable to individual or small groups of students, and are available in both lesson plan and worksheet formats. Furthermore, while we offer field trips for 4th-12th grade students, these activities can be adapted for different age ranges. If you're an educator, student, parent, guardian or mentoring adult and have questions regarding these field trip activities, or would like further resources regarding K-12 education, feel free to email us at pceducation@email.arizona.edu.
4th-6th Grade Field Trip Writing Activity (2019-2021): Desert Animal Metaphors
7th-12th Grade Field Trip Writing Activity (2019-2021): “The Border: A Double Sonnet”
These lessons plans are now also available in Spanish:
Our K-12 field trip curricula are designed to enrich the work you're already doing in your classroom and meet ELA Common Core Arizona State Standards. K-12 field trips are available on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
When requesting a field trip, and we require 24 hours notice for cancellations.
To request a field trip:
- Download the form at the bottom of this page
- Fill it out completely
- Email it to pceducation@arizona.edu
Preparing students for a visit to the Poetry Center is important. This tip sheet will help you and your students get the most out of the experience.
For questions about K-12 field trips, contact Education Programs Coordinator Wren Awry at pceducation@email.arizona.edu
