In this episode, I share my curated list of websites for virtual field trips for summer that will transport students to various locations around the world. From exploring national parks to discovering animal habitats, these engaging and educational experiences will help students build background knowledge and vocabulary while inspiring them to explore new worlds beyond the classroom.
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Tips for Virtual Field Trips for Summer
- Field trips are great for any time of year.
- You can choose a place that helps build background knowledge.
- Give kids an opportunity to explore a high-interest area that extends a lesson from the school year.
- Get links like these in the hands of families who may want to explore with their children during the summer time.
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Episode Resources
- Class Tech Tips Free Newsletter & EdTech Events and Workshops
- Google Arts & Culture (website)
- Google Arts & Culture (app)
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Yellowstone National Park Virtual Tours
- The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks
- Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave Virtual Tour
- The Louvre Virtual Tours
- The British Museum Virtual Tour
- San Diego Zoo Kids
- Street Art Cities
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
- Explore.org Live Nature Cams
- FarmFood 360 Virtual Tour
- Promote Critical Thinking with Virtual Reality Discussion Prompts (Blog Post)
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- Exploring the World With Virtual Field Trips [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- How Virtual Field Trips Can Foster Curiosity (Blog Post)
- 10 Virtual Reality Field Trips for Earth Day (Blog Post)
- How to Remove the Fluff and Use Virtual Reality in a Meaningful Way (Podcast Episode)
- Benefits of Virtual Reality in Schools (Blog Post)
- A STEAM Virtual Field Trip with a Country Music Spin (Blog Post)
- 12 Websites for Summer Virtual Field Trips (Blog Post)
