FIELD TRIPS:  Exhibits at the Field Museum of Natural History provide an excellent supplement to the study of geology.  Students who visit two museums and submit a satisfactory field trip report for each museum will receive 10 points for each report.  This is part of your grade and is NOT extra credit.  You will be a student representing Wright College, and your behavior should be a positive representation.

PROCEDURE:  Attend the museum.  View the exhibits recommended.  Take notes on these exhibits, normally two pages.  Have someone at the information desk in the museum's mail lobby STAMP YOUR NOTES before you leave.  A one-page written summary of your visit should complete your field trip report.

 Staple your dated admission stub or receipt to your report.  This is necessary for receiving credit.

Location:  Roosevelt Road (1200 South) at Lake Shore Drive, in Grant Park.  Phone 312-922-9410 for current information.    (Note: Try to avoid ball games and major events held at Soldier's Field.)

By Auto:  Lake Shore Drive to museum campus exit at Roosevelt Road.  A parking lot ($ 10.00 per car) and limited metered parking is available on streets to the south and east.

By Bus:  Marine-Michigan bus # 146

Admission:  $ 7.00 for children and students with I.D. cards, otherwise there is a $ 10.00 charge.  Teachers and military personnel with ID, free.  Special exhibits require additional admission fees.

Hours:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  every day  [Closed Christmas, & New Years Day]

Exhibits:  See the Earth Science exhibit on the second floor.  Also on the second floor is one of the world's largest meteorite collections.  Nearby on the second floor see the spectacular new Grainger Hall of Gems.  Have your notes stamped  before you leave.  Keep your receipt.