Zoos & Virtual ToursEnvironmental Field Trips - Thanks Brendan for volunteering and the great website! Botanical gardens, fantastic virtual tours of National Parks, nature museums, and botanical gardens, but it includes lots of additional readings on environmental education and conservation practices.
Road Trips from Home - Thanks Kelly for finding this awesome resource and Lisa for reaching out to us. This collaboration of even more virtual field trips and museums written by Carly Hallman. Virtual Tours of Amazing Architecture Around the World - Special Thanks to Lily M. Good Luck working on your Arts and Culture Fun Patch Interactive Historical Virtual Reality Field Trips - Thanks Lily M. Virtual Reality Database - Developed by Kendra Cameron Jarvis AirPano - A Virtual Journey Around the World 7 Wonders Panoramas – 360-degree views of the Seven Wonders of the World. Google Earth – Explore the geography of both land and sea (free download). Mount Vernon Virtual Mansion Tour – Virtual tour of George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon. Rare Book Room – A virtual library that allows you to not only view but read hundreds of rare and historical copies of books, from Shakespeare to Galileo. Site also listed on Teacher 1 Stop Shop Reading Page Taj Mahal Virtual Tour – Virtual tour of the Taj Mahal, featuring 360-degree panoramas. Infrared Zoo Gallery - Use the Infrared Zoo Gallery to “see” the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals. It also allows you to study how well feathers, fur and blubber insulate different animals. Very cool! Virtual Kite Zoo You'll find information about kites of all shapes and sizes, how kites have been used in the past, photos of kites, plans for building many kites, and links to more kite resources. San Diego Zoo: With this interactive website, you can take your kids to the San Diego Zoo and learn exciting animal facts, explore exhibits in real time, and play fun games and activities. Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China: Your school might not quite have the budget for a trip to the Great Wall of China, but that doesn’t mean your students can’t see it for themselves. This panoramic tour allows you to walk through one of the oldest and most historically significant wonders of the world. Monterey Bay Aquarium: This virtual tour allows students to go on a deep-sea adventure through exhibit webcams that allow students to watch sea creatures in real time. Once you’ve studied the animals up close, the Monterey Bay Aquarium also provides this classroom resource page with activities, fact sheets, and games to play with your students. Virtual Farm Tours: Learn more about the wonders of agriculture with your students through this panoramic tour of farms in Ontario. Your students can learn how dairy products are made, see farmers harvest fruit or eggs, and even explore specialty farms like an emu or deer ranch. OWLS Virtual Field Trip - 7 continents in 7 weeks - Travel the World More Field Trips - GeographyAmerican Ideals Field Trips - from the Ronald Reagan Institute, presented by Discovery Education & Civics Connected
& American Ideals Field Trip Educator Guide 7 Continents In 7 Weeks - Travel Around the World with interactive stories, pictures, videos, and more. Using Virtual Glasses - Search Google Expeditions by Grade, Subject, & Description Google Earth - An entire spreadsheet of Google Earth places, descriptions. In multiple languages Virtual History Museum: Technology Tools and Environments to Support the Historical Understanding of Students in Inclusive Classrooms. 7 Wonders Panoramas – 360-degree views of the Seven Wonders of the World.Around Virtual Tour of the Moon – 360-degree panoramic views of the moon, courtesy of the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions. (Many other Earth locations also available onarounder.com.) Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips - Beyond classroom walls www.discoveryeducation.com/Events/virtual-field-trips/explore/index.cfm?campaign=flyout_parents_virtual_field_trips Google Earth – Explore the geography of both land and sea (free download). Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Vital Signs: Understanding Cardiovascular Diseases – A virtual gallery teaching about heart disease. Mount St. Helens 360 – See how the volcano Mount St. Helens changed in the three-year span between 2003 and 2006 with these 360-degree panoramas. Mount Vernon Virtual Mansion Tour – Virtual tour of George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago – Enjoy 360-degree views of galleries showcasing Egyptian, Assyrian, Mesopotamian and Persian cultures Rare Book Room – A virtual library that allows you to not only view but read hundreds of rare and historical copies of books, from Shakespeare to Galileo. Smithsonian National Museum of National History Dinosaur Tour – A virtual tour of dinosaur fossils. Smithsonian National Museum of National History Dinosaur Dig – An interactive virtual paleontological dig for dinosaur bones. Supreme Court Tour – A 360-degree exploration of the U.S. Supreme Court building. Taj Mahal Virtual Tour – Virtual tour of the Taj Mahal, featuring 360-degree panoramas. A Virtual Journey into the Universe – Explore our solar system with a variety of interactive tools (no jokes about what lies in the interior of Uranus). Virtual Museum of Iraq – Discover the history of Iraq through eight museum halls full of artifacts. The Virtual Museum of Traditional Japanese Arts – Wander down virtual hallways to explore traditional Japanese arts, from fine arts to martial arts. Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Life-Size Blue Whale – Feel what it’s like to swim alongside a blue whale. Exploratorium - The museum of science, art, and human perception Infrared Zoo Gallery Use the Infrared Zoo Gallery to “see” the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals. It also allows you to study how well feathers, fur and blubber insulate different animals. Very cool! National Aquarium Take a 360-degree tour of the National Aquarium, located in Baltimore. The official website has tons of resources on the marine animals that are showcased in their habitats. Web Museum - Learn about famous artists and themes in Western art history, and see the art! Special exhibits on Cezanne and the Riches Heures medieval manuscripts are provided along some information on Japanese art and architecture. Detroit Institute of Arts - The Detroit Institute of the Arts is the fifth-largest art museum in the United States, and has over 60,000 works of art. Come take a look inside! National Gallery of Art - Take a look at the paintings, sculpture, and other art exhibits in our country's national art gallery. Learn about special programs and events the museum offers, or visit the gift shop! The Virtual Sun -- Art, Music and Museums Journey to the sun and learn about our nearest star and its relationship to Earth. A slide tour offers factual information and lots of graphics. Virtual Kite Zoo You'll find information about kites of all shapes and sizes, how kites have been used in the past, photos of kites, plans for building many kites, and links to more kite resources. Postcards From America Postcards from America is a virtual roadtrip of the USA that follows a history teacher and a photographer as they drive across America, seeing a state a week, and sending live postcards on the Internet every day from every state. On the Line - Virtual Journey of Algeria Here is the place to find out about the Saharan African country of Algeria, its sports, arts and crafts, daily life, recent history, human rights, and more. The site also provides a quiz that you can use to test your Algerian knowledge. Beacon Street Girls Meet the Beacon Street Girls, Charlotte, Katani, Maeve, Avery, and Isabel. You might know them from their books. Now you can take a virtual visit to Beacon Street, play games, and have lots of fun on their interactive website. A Hurricane Hunter's Photo Album - A photo album and virtual tour with many pictures of typhoons and hurricanes taken from an airplane by an ex-Hurricane Hunter." Journey North Journey North tracks the springtime migration of many different species by connecting students across North America with the Internet. Students "share their own field observations with classrooms across the Hemisphere. In addition, students are linked with scientists who provide their expertise directly to the classroom. Chris De Wiff's Berlin Wall Web Page Guides visitors on a virtual tour of Berlin's history. Here, visitors can view photos of Berlin's past and present. There are also several essays on the web site for students interested in the fall of Communism and Berlin's divided past. Shark School Dive into a sea of shark smarts and explore their watery world. Take a virtual tour from the shore to the deep blue sea where you can learn about sharks in San Diego's waters. U-505 Submarine at the Museum of Science and Industry Explore a German U-505 submarine that was captured during World War II. Play the interactive games and take a virtual tour to learn about submarine technology and history of the war. La Tour Eiffel At this site you can take a virtual tour of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The Tower of London Take a virtual journey to the Tower of London, one of England's most famous landmarks. Includes a tour of the tower, ghost stories, and information about prisoners, the Crown Jewels, and the Yeoman Warders. Odyssey Magazine- Adventures in Science Read articles all about science topics, visit a virtual classroom to see images of animals, people, weather and space and more on this site. Ultimate Iditarod for Kids & Teachers Mushers (dogsledders) put together this site about dogsledding and the Iditarod. It explains the equipment and food that is needed for long dogsledding trips. Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution This site covers the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, including the March to Brandywine, the Battle of Brandywine, the Battle of the Clouds, the Paoli Massacre, the March to Germantown, and the Battle of Germantown. It also has information on Fort Mifflin, Valley Forge, and the British in Philadelphia. Gold Rush! California's Untold Stories Tour this virtual museum and find out all about the gold rush. You can also learn what Native Americans thought of this period of American history. Colonial Williamsburg "Colonial Williamsburg is the world's largest outdoor living history museum, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, about 150 miles south of Washington, D.C., USA." This website captures the history and information of Williamsburg through educational resources, electronic field trips, teacher resources, and lesson plans. It also provides reference and ... |
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Smithsonian National Museum of National History Virtual Tour – Take a virtual walking tour of the entire Smithsonian National Museum of National History. Smithsonian National Museum of National History Dinosaur Tour – A virtual tour of dinosaur fossils. Supreme Court Tour – A 360-degree exploration of the U.S. Supreme Court building. Requires Adobe Flash. Museum of Natural Resource - Climate change, biodiversity, astronomy, and archaeology, are all part of the museum. Come on in and explore it for yourself! Virtual Tour of Rio de Janeiro – An amazing 3-D aerial virtual tour of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Exploratorium - The museum of science, art, and human perception National Aquarium Take a 360-degree tour of the National Aquarium, located in Baltimore. The official website has tons of resources on the marine animals that are showcased in their habitats. Web Museum Learn about famous artists and themes in Western art history, and see the art! Special exhibits on Cezanne and the Riches Heures medieval manuscripts are provided along some information on Japanese art and architecture. Detroit Institute of Arts The Detroit Institute of the Arts is the fifth-largest art museum in the United States, and has over 60,000 works of art. Come take a look inside! National Gallery of Art Take a look at the paintings, sculpture, and other art exhibits in our country's national art gallery. Learn about special programs and events the museum offers, or visit the gift shop! The Virtual Sun Journey to the sun and learn about our nearest star and its relationship to Earth. A slide tour offers factual information and lots of graphics. Discovery Education Field Trips Discovery Education offers a variety of free, interactive tours designed for elementary school students. From a behind-the-scenes look at the Library of Congress to a climbing expedition of Mt. Kilimanjaro, you can find plenty of tours to tie-in with your school curriculum. “The Secrets of Easter Island” Tour What were the people who made the moai head megaliths like, why did they create them, and where did this lost civilization go? Uncover the answer to these and many more exciting questions through the virtual tour of Easter Island. Yellowstone National Park Virtual Field Trip Yellowstone is one of the most popular and breathtaking national parks in the United States. With this virtual tour, you and your students can view landmarks like Old Faithful, the Mammoth Hot Springs, and the Fountain Paint Pot. Online Tour of the Louvre The Louvre in Paris, France is one of the most renowned art galleries in the world and, by visiting their website, you can explore some of their exhibits in class. Take your students on a cultural tour of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, nineteenth-century Romanticism paintings, and other breathtaking exhibits. Take a Virtual Walk on Mars With virtual tours, even the sky isn’t your limit. Thanks to NASA’s Curiosity rover, you and your students can explore the surface of Mars in a 360-degree view while learning about space exploration. Postcards From America Postcards from America is a virtual roadtrip of the USA that follows a history teacher and a photographer as they drive across America, seeing a state a week, and sending live postcards on the Internet every day from every state. A Hurricane Hunter's Photo Album "A photo album and virtual tour with many pictures of typhoons and hurricanes taken from an airplane by an ex-Hurricane Hunter." Edo Japan, A Virtual Tour "Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo. During the reign of the Tokugawa Shoguns, Japan's emperor reigned in secluded majesty at the imperial capital in Kyoto; however, the true center of power, government, the economy and social life was Edo, where the Shogun lived and ruled the country. Chris De Wiff's Berlin Wall Web Page Chris De Witt's Berlin Wall Web Pages guides visitors on a virtual tour of Berlin's history. Here, visitors can view photos of Berlin's past and present. There are also several essays on the web site for students interested in the fall of Communism and Berlin's divided past. Shark School Dive into a sea of shark smarts and explore their watery world. Take a virtual tour from the shore to the deep blue sea where you can learn about sharks in San Diego's waters. U-505 Submarine at the Museum of Science and Industry Explore a German U-505 submarine that was captured during World War II. Play the interactive games and take a virtual tour to learn about submarine technology and history of the war. La Tour Eiffel At this site you can take a virtual tour of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The Tower of London Take a virtual journey to the Tower of London, one of England's most famous landmarks. Includes a tour of the tower, ghost stories, and information about prisoners, the Crown Jewels, and the Yeoman Warders. Odyssey Magazine- Adventures in Science Read articles all about science topics, visit a virtual classroom to see images of animals, people, weather and space and more on this site. Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution This site covers the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, including the March to Brandywine, the Battle of Brandywine, the Battle of the Clouds, the Paoli Massacre, the March to Germantown, and the Battle of Germantown. It also has information on Fort Mifflin, Valley Forge, and the British in Philadelphia. Gold Rush! California's Untold Stories Tour this virtual museum and find out all about the gold rush. You can also learn what Native Americans thought of this period of American history. Colonial Williamsburg "Colonial Williamsburg is the world's largest outdoor living history museum, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, about 150 miles south of Washington, D.C., USA." This website captures the history and information of Williamsburg through educational resources, electronic field trips, teacher resources, and lesson plans. Candy Tech Shares an AwEsOmE Wakelet of many more Virtual Field Trips |