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Updated Virtual Field Trips List from CommonSense Education (January 2022)
Arts Focus
Arts Focus
Learn about conservation of the artefacts at the museum.
View the art collection.
Join the museum staff to discuss the different art.
Cost: Free
Notes: Visit different Louvre exhibits by choosing a virtual tour from their website. It does not have to be scheduled with the organization.
My Daily Art posts a photograph of a piece of art and allows students to see some of the pieces in the WAG's collection.
Project Idea: Get students to choose their favourite piece of art on the website. Get students to recreate the art using household items like cardboard boxes, crayons/markers, paper, or even food.
Nature Focus
Nature Focus
Cost: Free
Notes: Check out Yosemite through this 360 degree tour. You can click on different points in the park to read about each spot. Sound effects are included.
Cost: $60 (K-5 for 30 minutes) OR $70 (grades 6-8 for 45 minutes)
Time: 30-45 minutes
The package includes introductory activities, a live presentation, and a question and answer period.
Ripley's Aquarium
Cost: $49 + HST for up to 30 students on the virtual tour
Free resources available including live cameras and educator resources.
Notes: Premium upgrades are available for students.
The Wildlife Trusts Webcams and Animal Footage
Cost: Free
Notes: Not all the webcams are active but there are links to footage of animals. The resources also provide some potential building challenges that may be helpful.
Cost: Free
Get a tour of a dairy farm here. A companion guide accompanies this resource.
Cost: Free
YouTube Video to get a quick overview of the Australia Zoo.
Go to the YouTube Channel to view other videos.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
Cost: Free
Science Focus
Science Focus
Video and Tour Access Mars (NASA)
Cost: Free
Hear from engineers, mechanics and safety experts who explore the science behind safe driving everyday.
This Alberta museum is all about dinosaurs.
Technology
Technology
Advanced Manufacturing Workplace Tour
Cost: Free
Tour Arconic's Advanced Manufacturing hub in Alcoa, Tennessee. Learn about robotics and digital technology in Advanced Manufacturing
Stanley Black & Decker Makerspace
Cost: Free
Work with experts to see how math, science, technology, creativity and teamwork can lead to technological advancements
Other
Other
Cost: $95 (additional classes can join at $25 per class)
Time: 45 minutes
Notes: Needs to be scheduled with the organization.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Cost: Free
Notes: There are free lessons and resources on the site, as well as free pre-recorded videos and tours. You can also book a live virtual tour with the CMHR.
Cost: Free
Notes: This site has a variety of field trips on different topics with supporting resources educators can access.
Tour the Parliament of Canada Buildings.
Google Walking Tour through Ottawa Parliament Buildings
Check out the virtual tours of Venice, the Great Barrier Reef, the Eiffel Tower, the Amazon, Galapagos Islands, Burj Khalifa, and more.
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