Virtual Field Trips

• We own a class set of VR headsets which students can place their phones inside. We also own 5 iPods/iPhones that can be used inside the devices for students who don't have their own devices.

• Logistics: VR Field Trips can be one center our of several with students rotating to the activity. They can also be done half a class at a time (with Ms. Stoll leading the VR activity while the rest of the class does a different activity). They could also potentially be done as a whole class as long at enough students have their own devices. (The VR can be done on a Chromebook, but usually isn't as much fun as the VR goggles. However, some students who experience vertigo sometimes prefer the Chromebook option.)

• Resources: I will list several general sources for free VR activities below and I will also curate a small selection of specific tours/activities for each department. If you would like me to locate other VR experiences to match specific standards and/or units you are teaching please let me know. 

Astronomy

Big Bang AR (app) by the CERN Institute - Starts with the big bang and moves forward to the formation of stars, supernovas, the formation of our sun and planets and ends with a 'star selfie' which is a picture of yourself with a star filter and a box at the bottom showing percentages for the elements you are made of.

USA Today (App) - Go to Sections, scroll down to Augmented Reality current topics include The capitol riots, freedom riders, and women's suffrage.

Virtual Museum Tours - https://www.purewow.com/family/virtual-museum-tours-for-kids