There was a particularly memorable field trip when I was in junior high. The movie "Ben Hur" was the much hyped, blockbuster in the early 1960s. I saw it with my entire school grade (maybe 8th grade?) as a field trip.
I remember the excitement in anticipation of going to a big theater in Washington DC to see a REALLY big movie. It was such a big deal that the girls were required to wear Sunday best and the boys had to wear jackets and ties. We were gone from school for most of the day including a lunch somewhere in town.
I don't really remember if we went because the setting of the movie was relevant to a history class or if we went because it was such a hyped movie. What I find interesting is that hundreds of students were taken on a school sponsored trip to see a movie that had definite religious over tones. In today's world of political correctness, such a field trip would never happen. If it did, there would have to be parental permission to view the movie and if the parent didn't approve an opt out option would have to be provided.
Back in my olden days, the only thing required from a parent was the standard, generic field trip permission slip and money for lunch. I think that the cost of seeing "Ben Hur" was paid for by the school.
It was a fun and exciting day. I still love the movie "Ben Hur".
Great movie!
ReplyDeleteHow much the world had changed. A movie with religious overtones is frowned upon, but (and this is at least 15 years ago now)a high school teacher can show "Pretty Woman" to his (and my daughter's) class so he can work on report cards.
Showing "Pretty Woman" to high schoolers?? It's one of my favorite movies (even if it is about a prostitute)...but really not the best choice for that age group. Did you say something to the teacher or his superiors?
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