Social Studies Field Trips

Hechinger's

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Hechinger's
STREET: 1616 McCormick Dr.
CITY: Landover	STATE: MD	ZIP: 20785	COUNTY: Prince George's
PHONE:		FEES:
HOURS AND DAYS: Not available to general public.

GRADES: K 1 2	UNITS: Families, G&S, P&C, Shelter, Urban
CONTACT: Local store manager	PHONE: Call local store.
TYPE: Building Supplies Store	FEES: None
DAYS: T W Th	HOURS: morning
LUNCH: No
GROUP SIZE: 25, 1 chaperone per 6-7 children
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 - 1 1/2 hours

DESCRIPTION: Store where construction material is sold. Tour focuses on how a business operates and the materials used for various construction jobs. They can tailor tour to the curriculum.

RESOURCES

• No. Map of store available in some stores

• MCPS Activity Plan For This Field Trip Site

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • WashingtonPost.com: Post 200 -- Hechinger Co.