Stone Mountain Park Field Trip: We had a great time despite the rocky start that comes with being the first field trip of the year. Lol. The students listened to Civil War specialist that could enlighten them on the lives of soldiers and family life of that time period. There was an information session about the creation of Stone Mountain Park. After a long leisurely lunch, we all hiked up the mountain. The students encouraged one another and shared in an amazing moment as we looked out at the surrounding view.
The goal of the field trip was to provide students with an introduction or further familiarization with the American Civil War, so that when we study that time period, students will have