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Lava Beds Field Trip

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Mrs. Scarlet my 6th grade level and I would like to go on a field trip to Lava Beds National Monument. The Lava Beds National Monument is full of history and geological wonders. Also, it is California’s “best kept secret”. Three reasons why we should go to Lava Beds National Monument is because we could learn more science, the landscape and attractions, and because it does not have too many visitors
My first reason why we should go on this field trip is because it will be educational. In the field trip we would mostly learn about science. According to Lava Beds National Monument, it states, “Over 700 caves have now been discovered hidden in the natural wilderness of the area.” When we go to the field trip we would learn about the caves and volcanoes formations. Even though some caves are very old, we would have to bend and crawl through tubes of ragged rocks, and we would have to be cautious, we would use sturdy shoes, helmets, knee pads, and flashlights. Also not all the caves are old and have jagged rocks, based on Lava Beds National Monument, some caves have high ceilings and smooth floors, which would make exploration more easy. When we are on the trip we would learn …show more content…

The Lava Beds National Monument is in the border of California and Oregon, which is that too far from here. One of the attractions we will see is a two-mile loop that provides about 20 caves to explore, according to their article. Based on the article is states, “Tourists can explore underground lava tubes that look almost like rocky waterslides. They can also take guided tours of the park, hike along scenic trails, climb cinder cones, and learn about the natural volcanoes and high desert in northern California.” This would be a great experience for many

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