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Virtual field trips have become widely available thanks to more accessible virtual reality technology, and experienced a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical field trips were either impossible or severely restricted.
But virtual field visits have always offered attractive and innovative alternatives to in-person field visits that are too expensive or geographically impossible to conduct.
Students can see large-scale processes up close, explore outer space, go back in time to visit ancient civilizations, or travel to different countries to see famous landmarks.
Below are some fantastic virtual field trips to explore with your students:
1. Statue of Liberty:Created from 360-degree photographs, students can explore the inside and outside of the Statue of Liberty, as well as get a glimpse inside the museum.
2. The journey of water: About the size of Texas and Oklahoma combined, Colombia is the second most biologically diverse country on the planet—home to 10 percent of the planet’s plant and animal species! Colombia is home to over 300 different ecosystems. On this virtual field trip, students will explore the magical páramo ecosystem and stunning mountain landscapes beyond the capital city of Bogotá.
3. Anne Frank's House:Explore the hiding place of Anne Frank and her family in virtual reality with the 'Anne Frank House VR' app. The app offers a very special view of the Secret Annex where Anne Frank and seven other people hid during World War II.
4. American Museum of Natural HistoryVirtual field trips allow students of all ages to observe museum exhibits up close and complete an activity to gain scientific knowledge.
5. National World War II Museum:These virtual field trips stream right into your classroom, no special technology required. Focusing on the national impact of World War II, take your students on a cross-country tour of historic sites while examining fascinating artifacts and exhibits at the National World War II Museum. Hosted by student reporters, these virtual field trips will help your students understand how the war affected young people like themselves.
6. The Louvre:Visit the museum's halls and galleries, admire the palace's architecture and enjoy the views.
7. The great coral barrier:The Great Barrier Reef collection was part of the first batch of underwater panoramic images added to Google Maps, the next step in our mission to give people the most comprehensive, accurate and useful map in the world. With these vibrant, stunning photos, you don’t have to be a diver (or even know how to swim) to explore and experience six of the ocean’s most incredible living coral reefs. Now, anyone can become the next virtual Jacques Cousteau and snorkel with sea turtles, fish and manta rays.
8. nature conservationDesigned for children ages 9-15, but customizable for all ages, virtual field trips allow students to travel the world and explore natural environments without leaving the classroom. Each virtual field trip contains a video, teacher guide, and student activities.
9. The British MuseumExplore over 60 British Museum galleries from home. Gallery pages include a range of engaging resources, including virtual tours using Google Street View, featured objects, timelines, family activities and facts.
10. The Great Wall of China:The Great Wall of China, China's most famous attraction, is a must-see stop on any China tour. Commonly regarded as a wonder of the world, the Great Wall has a history of over 2,000 years and stretches for over 4,800 kilometers across several provinces in northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient structures on the planet.
eleven. Ellis Island:In this virtual field trip from Scholastic, students will experience firsthand what it's like to come to the United States and progress through Ellis Island.
12. Georgia Aquarium Ocean Voyager Camera:Virtually explore the great depths of the ocean. Dive into vast, open waters on Ocean Voyager to learn about whale sharks, manta rays and more than 90 species that live in this 25 million-liter exhibit.
13. amazon Fulfillment CenterFrom the online store to your front door, discover how computing, cutting-edge engineering, and amazing people deliver customer orders on amazon.
14. Virtual tours of the National Museum of Natural History:Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Virtual Tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. Visitors can also access select collections and research areas at our research stations and satellite support, as well as past exhibits that are no longer on display.
fifteen. Johnson Space Center:Join Boeing and Discovery Education on a mission to inspire the world through aerospace innovation with an exclusive virtual tour of the historic Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. This behind-the-scenes tour will introduce students to some of the incredible Boeing employees who are preparing to write the next chapter in space history with the launch of the Starliner/CST-100 spacecraft and the deployment of the Space Launch System (SLS).
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