Are you tired of video games, watching TV, and being stuck inside? Take a virtual field trip to fun new places without leaving your home. You could earn extra points for learning something fun. 1. Go to the website. Write about where you went, what you liked and what you learned. Send it to me in an email, on notebook paper in your folder, or just post on the blog. I will check your assignments. Hey, you could earn some cool, extra credit points! Happy Learning!
Discovery Education – This website offers a wide variety of virtual field trips.
Houston Zoo – Watch animals in several of their exhibits via live webcam.
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Watch sea creatures in this California aquarium with the live animal cam.
The Virtual Rainforest – Learn about the rainforest with this interactive tour that includes informative videos and articles.
Mount Everest – Explore the mountain through 360-degree photos and informative articles.
National Aquarium – Take a virtual tour of this aquarium located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Virtual Trip to the Sun– Take a video-based journey from the Earth to the Sun, stopping at our moon, Venus, and Mercury.
AirPano– Visit locations all over the world virtually with 360-degree videos and photographs.
360 Cities – Provides interactive 360-degree videos and images of locations around the world.
Google Earth – “Fly” anywhere in the world in seconds, explore hundreds of cities in 3D, take guided tours, and create your own maps and stories.
Google Maps Street View – Type in any address, select street view and explore the area. Not only can you take a virtual trip down the streets, but you can also “step” into many museums, landmarks, and other attractions. Here are some I’ve found.
Anne Frank House – Take a 360-degree tour of Anne Frank’s home in Amsterdam.