Virtual Field Trips

There are so many amazing places in our world to visit: museums, national parks, aquariums, historical homes, public facilities, big cities, and a variety of significant locations all across our globe. Using tools like Google Earth and MyMaps can be beneficial, as well. Make a vacation from home, discover some place new, plan your next road trip . . . whatever it is that inspires you, this might just help!

30 Virtual Field Trips with Links

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Created by Ms. Fahrney, and generously shared.

Grade Level: Everyone!

Virtual Field Trip Guide

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Grade Level: Everyone!

6 Beautiful Italian Museums to Visit for Free Online - An American in RomeEvery single museum and cultural site in Italy has been closed since March 8th. Since then, the restrictions on movements within Italy have become much stricter. At the same time, the restrictions on coming into Italy also keep growing, with travel bans, flight cancellations, and airport closures. In Italy, we are all stuck inside and [...]

Check out these Italian Museums from with a bag of popcorn and a hot chocolate from the comfort of your sofa. What a treat to explore these halls!

Grade Level: Everyone!

Here's 33 National Park Tours You Can Take Virtually From The Comfort Of Your HomeAs we are all stuck at home, it's hard figuring out how we will keep the kids entertained. Well, say no more! I've gathered 33 National Park Tours you can virtually. Yes, that means you

33 Virtual National Park Tours - https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home?fbclid=IwAR1iZnQyN5mNAARtoQdl_eAsZJjQB6k1ipb1HDZlGNMo0Hvozi1S7geJfmw

And, don't miss out on watching Old Faithful Live! - https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm

Grade Level: Everyone!

Google now lets you explore U.S. National Parks via 360-degree virtual tours – TechCrunchExploring the world is something that’s always been a bit of a luxury for those who can afford to travel, but technology is changing that. With VR and 360-degree videos, you can now immerse yourself in virtual environments that give you a real sense of what a place is like, without actually b…

Google Earth, MyMaps, and now this! Check out these amazing video and 360 National Park Tours!

https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/25/google-now-lets-you-explore-u-s-national-parks-via-360-degree-virtual-tours/

Grade Level: Everyone!

Museum Tours

12 Famous Museum Virtual Tours

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

and

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/12-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online

There are so many great virtual tours out there. Here is an article describing 12.

Be sure to check out Google Earth. Search for some of your favorite museums, or places you'd like to visit! The White House, The Field Museum, The Shedd Aquarium, and The Pallace of Versailles are all virtual tours, and more are showing up every day!

Grade Level: Everyone!

Here's Every National Park Junior Ranger Badge You Can Earn By MailIt's been four years since the kids first discovered the Junior Ranger program at Badlands National Park , and thus began their obsession. I...

National Parks - Earn your Junior Ranger Badge online!

What a great way to explore the science, nature, and history of some of our Nations most wonderful landmarks!

https://craftknife.blogspot.com/2018/06/heres-every-national-park-junior-ranger.html?fbclid=IwAR12G-vOXWKnj_M1bj7L5pz1_dLfpxwC458AWR2EIBKA5mBuxpAOywawbH4&m=1

Grade Levels: TK-8

National Parks Service: Kids in Parks

Be sure to check out the Become a Junior Ranger Drop Down. Not only can you earn your Junior Ranger badge, but also you can explore the WebRangers site! What a great way to learn about ecosystems, environments, landforms . . . oh, golly . . . I could go on!

https://www.nps.gov/kids/become-a-junior-ranger.htm

Grade Levels: TK-8

FlipgridFlipgrid is where social and emotional learning happens! The leading video discussion platform for millions of PreK to PhD educators, students, and families.

Be sure to check out the California State Parks PORTS Flipgrid page.

https://admin.flipgrid.com/manage/discovery?ns=&playlist_id=14&name=california-state-parks

At the top of the page, you will find many great links to other topics and sites, but scroll down and click on the various titles from the PORTS program to view videos from various State Parks. Park Rangers host a variety of videos on topics around nature and our state's history.