GRADE 3

PHILIPPINES COMMUNITY FIELD TRIP

Date: Friday, September 20th

8:30 am
9:30am

Brent

Load buses and depart

RAMON MAGSAYSAY SWBAT list things President Magsaysay did to help his
ANCESTRAL HOUSE, community.
CASTILLEJOS,
SWBAT critique Magsaysays job as a leader for the
Philippines.
Snack & Activity (Final Word)

11:00am

CASTILLEJOS Stop
SWBAT relate qualities of a rural community to
Castillejos

12:00 pm Olongapo City Museum

SWBAT relate qualities of an urban community to
Olongapo
1:00pm

Subic Bay

Lunch By Boardwalk
SWBAT relate qualities of an urban community to
Subic Bay

2:00 pm

Brent

Students will arrive back to school

Students: 25 broken into 5 groups of 5

Philippine Communities Field Trip

Friday, September 20
8:30am- 2:00pm
For the months of August and September the third grade has worked hard on learning about
communities. We learned about leaders, rights, responsibilities, and different types of communities.
This field trip will bring to life the lessons we learned in the classroom. The cost of this field trip is
100 pesos. Please be sure your child comes in their PE uniform.
Itinerary
1. First stop is former Filipino president Magsaysays House.
Here, your child will list things Magsaysay did as president. Then they will decide if he was an

1. First stop is former Filipino president Magsaysays House.

Here, your child will list things Magsaysay did as president. Then they will decide if he was an
effective and helpful leader.

2. Second stop will the village of Castillejos.

Here, your child will decide what type of community Castillejos is (Rural, Suburban, or Urban). Then
they will take photos using a camera to show us proof of their conclusion.
3. Third stop will the Museum of Olongapo
Here, your child will decide what type of community Olongapo is. Then they will take photos using a
camera to show us proof of their conclusion.
4. Last stop will be Subic Bay.
Here, your child will decide what type of community Subic Bay is. Then they will take photos using a
camera to show us proof of their conclusion.
Things To Bring:
2 Small Snacks
(please no large bag of
chips or cookies)

Water Bottle

Packed Lunch

Camera or Tab
This is not mandatory, only if you feel
comfortable sending your child with this. Please
preview the device before bringing it to school to
be sure nothing personal is on the device.
Students will use this to take photos of the various
towns.

Hat

Cut Here

Permission Slip- Please RETURN THIS FORM by TUESDAY (Sept. 17)

Childs Name: ____________________ Section: ____________
c My child has permission to attend the Philippine Community Field Trip on September
20th. My 100 pesos is attached.
c My child does not have permission to attend the Philippine Community Field Trip on
September 20th.
Parent Signature: ___________________________
Driving Route
8:30 am
9:30am

Brent

Date: _________

Load buses and depart

RAMON MAGSAYSAY SWBAT list things President Magsaysay did to help his
ANCESTRAL HOUSE, community.
CASTILLEJOS,
SWBAT critique Magsaysays job as a leader for the
Philippines.
Snack & Activity (Final Word)

11:00am

Stop In Provence
SWBAT relate qualities of a rural community to
Castillejos

Castillejos
Stops:
Showcase farms, local furniture store

12:00 pm Olongapo City Museum SWBAT relate qualities of an urban community to

Olongapo
Drive By:

- City Hall
- Sport Arena
- Victory Liner
- Hospital
- Magsaysay Rd.
12:45pm

Lighthouse

1:05pm

Subic Port Authority

Lunch Stop By At Stands

Pick up guide at the Techno Park (Subic Convention
Center)
Drive to the Port

1:50pm

Cubi

Drive to CubiPass By:

- AIS
- Neighborhoods
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
- Church
- Grocery Store
- Shops/ Restaurants

2:10 pm

Brent

Students will arrive back to school

Communities Of
The Philippines
: _______________

Name
Date: ___________________________
Trip Itinerary

Trip Itinerary
8:30 am

Leave Brent International School

Subic

9:30 am

President Magsaysays House

10:15am

Snack &
Leader Discussion

10:30 am

Visit Castillejos

12:00 pm

Visit Olongapo

12:45 pm

Lunch Stop

1:05 pm

Visit Subic Harbor

1:45

Visit Cubi

Every Community Needs A Great Leader

Pre- Assignment
Describe your idea of a perfect president.
What would he do? Why is this ideal?

A perfect president would

A Portrait Of
President Ramon
Magsaysay

President Magsaysays Biography

Birth:
___________________________________________________
______
Death:
___________________________________________________
_____

Death:
___________________________________________________
_____
Characteristics:
_____________________________________________
___________________________________________________
______________
Job(s):
___________________________________________________
_____
___________________________________________________
______________
Family:
___________________________________________________
____
___________________________________________________
______________

What did President Magsaysay do as president?

Make a list of his accomplishments below.

What Kind of Community?

Community Profile
Name: _______________________________ Population:
__________________________________
6,000

20,000

240,000

Community Government:
________________________________________________________________
What are three words you would use to describe this community?

Directions:
1. Based on what you see and your community profile above, predict what
kind of community you think this is.
I predict this is a
2. Use your detective eye and look for evidence of your prediction.
What do you see that tells others your prediction is right? Make a list below.

3. Look at your list. Choose just 4 things (the most compelling) to take a
photo of. You will use this as proof of your prediction in class.
For each photo you took, sketch it below and write a one sentence caption.

What Kind of Community?

Community Profile
Name: _______________________________ Population:
__________________________________
6,000

20,000

240,000

Community Government:
________________________________________________________________
What are three words you would use to describe this community?

Directions:
1. Based on what you see and your community profile above, predict what
kind of community you think this is.
I predict this is a
2. Use your detective eye and look for evidence of your prediction.
What do you see that tells others your prediction is right? Make a list below.

3. Look at your list. Choose just 4 things (the most compelling) to take a
photo of. You will use this as proof of your prediction in class.
For each photo you took, sketch it below and write a one sentence caption.

What Kind of Community?

Community Profile
Name: _______________________________ Population:
__________________________________
6,000

20,000

240,000

Community Government:
________________________________________________________________
What are three words you would use to describe this community?

What are three words you would use to describe this community?

Directions:
1. Based on what you see and your community profile above, predict what
kind of community you think this is.
I predict this is a
2. Use your detective eye and look for evidence of your prediction.
What do you see that tells others your prediction is right? Make a list below.

3. Look at your list. Choose just 4 things (the most compelling) to take a
photo of. You will use this as proof of your prediction in class.
For each photo you took, sketch it below and write a one sentence caption.

Chaperon Guide
Please meet in Miss. Scannells classroom at 8:00am
What To Bring
- Wear a BRENT t-shirt (if you need
one please text, we have extras)
- Packed lunch & snack
- Water bottle

Students In My Groups
1
2
3
4
5

4
5

Trip Itinerary
8:30 am

9:30 am

10:15am

Leave Brent

On the bus we will sit by group and keep the same

bus seats for the entire trip. Please sit with your group
on the bus.

STUDENT GOAL:
President
Learn
about
President
Magsaysay and list what he did
Magsaysays House
as President
Snack &
Leader Discussion

STUDENT GOAL:
As a group students will discuss if they though
President Magsaysay was an great leader. (students
will use their discussion cards)

10:30 am

Visit Castillejos

STUDENT GOAL:
Students will analyze the community and decide what
kind of community it is.

12:00 pm

Visit Olongapo

STUDENT GOAL:
Students will analyze the community and decide what
kind of community it is.

12:45 pm

Lunch Stop

Sitting as a group students will have lunch. During

lunch please have students go around and share one
thing they were really surprise about or a favorite
moment.

1:05 pm

Visit Subic Harbor

STUDENT GOAL:
Students will understand how a harbor works.

1:45

Visit Cubi

STUDENT GOAL:
Students will analyze the community and decide what
kind of community it is.
Discussion Questions

Snack Talk
Topic: Was president Magsaysay an effective leader?

Have students sit in a circle with their clipboards on their lap.

Tell students that as they enjoy snack they will share what they know about leaders.
Explain that only the person with the talking bandana can speak. When that person is
listening everyone should listen. If they want to share then they may raise their hand.
Encourage students to use their discussion cards to respond to their friends.
Ask the students the following questions:
1. Look at you pre-assignment, what did you think makes a perfect president and
why?
2. What were some things President Magsaysay did as President that made you
do woah! or wow?

2. What were some things President Magsaysay did as President that made you
do woah! or wow?
3. Think about this question before you raise your hand. Do you think President
Magsaysay was a great president? Tell me why you believe this.

Lunch Talk
Topic: Favorite Community Moment

Each group will sit together at lunch. Unlike snack talk this will be less formal and more
conversation. Ask the question below by having students go around the circle and share.
Before students share give them 10 second to think about their answer then begin to go
around the circle.
Ask the students the following questions:
1. What has been your favorite part of this field tip?
2. What has surprise you on this field trip?
3. How were the communities you saw today the same as yours?
4. How were the communities you saw today different than yours?

We Are a Part of something Greater Than Ourselves

Directions:
Choose one question to reflect on about the field trip.
Use the idea web to plan you thoughts.
Use complete sentences to fully explain your answers. (5 or more sentences).
How will what
you learned
today change
your choices in
the future?

How can you

help your
community?

How can what

What is
How can I look
you learned something I want at the world
today help you to explore more? differently after
reach your goal?
visiting all three
communities?