Class Trips to Southeastern Virginia to Study Science
Many student trips to Virginia focus on early American history and the study of the Civil War. With sites like Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Island, Yorktown Battlefields, Arlington National Cemetery, Monticello, and the historic homes of numerous presidents, it is no surprise many school trips to the Commonwealth focus on history. Yet a school trip to Virginia is also a great choice for the study of science.
In previous articles I have written about science destinations in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. and an Eco Tour of Virginia. This article will focus specifically on destinations in Southeastern Virginia in Norfolk, Hampton, and Virginia Beach. Destinations on the science tour of Virginia can be combined with a student trip to Washington D.C. or Williamsburg or taken as a stand-alone educational tour of Virginia.
Nauticus, The National Maritime Center
Nauticus is located on the harbor in Norfolk, Virginia. The Museum is a 45-minute bus ride from Williamsburg and is well worth the trip. Nauticus is home to battleship Wisconsin, the last battleship built by the U.S. Navy. Students learn about the way science impacts Naval history and economics and methods and instruments used in navigating the sea. School groups tour the battleship Wisconsin and the nearby museum. Afterwards, groups can have lunch at Waterside, and explore downtown Norfolk.