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How would you like to take a
field trip without having to
collect
money, recruit chaperones, assign groups, make
reservations,
endure the long bus roads and crowds?
Well, you can, if you take a Virtual Field Trip.
 What
is a "Virtual Field
Trip" ?
A Virtual Field Trip (V-Trip) is a field trip taken on the
Internet rather than boarding a bus and hitting the road.
You can go just about anywhere you want. You can go for FREE in
many cases. Other trips may do have a fee, so check before
going. Taking a
V-trip isn't just about going on-line and looking at things. It is
about learning. You can tailor make each trip to meet your
students specific educational needs. Your trips can be simple -- such as a photo
tour of a famous museum -- to extremely detailed and high-tech field
trips that offer video and audio segments to make the visit more
interactive.
However you decide to make your trip, you do need to
do some pre-planning.
Why
take a "Virtual Field Trip" ?
Why not is a better question. V-Trips are an
inexpensive way to open the doors to the world for your students.
Traditional fieldtrips are limited by time and distance. You have to
be able to get to and from your destination during school hours.
Trips that are far away are usually not an option. While on
your "traditional" fieldtrip you may find your students having to
rush to get it all in. A V-Trip allows you to travel far and travel
often. You can return, revisit and renew the excitement of
learning and exploring. As an educator you can now provide
your students with an effective method of delivering information and
expanding their horizons.
By going on a
V-trip you are also meeting many of the
NETS Standards
Who
can
take a "Virtual Field Trip" ?
Anyone! It doesn't matter what grade you teach.
There are Virtual Fieldtrips available for every age level and every
curriculum area.
Where
can you go on a "Virtual
Field Trip" ?
Just about anywhere! The World Wide Web grows
everyday and so does your list of possible trips. From the rain
forest to outer space to the historical landmarks or museums, there is a
place for everyone to travel.
When
can you take a "Virtual Field Trip" ?
Most likely, anytime you want! How convenient is
that! No more coordinating schedules between busses, the fieldtrip
destination, school calendars...
For more information on
Check out my
Planning A Virtual Fieldtrip and my
Printable Planning Sheet
Activities and Ideas Before, During and After
Your V-Trip
To find V-trips check out the
Social
Studies, Science,
Language Arts and,
Art
Sections. Check back often, as new sites are being added. If
you have a great V-trip destination, please let me know. I would love to
add it to our resources.
Other Resources on Virtual
Field Trips:
WCSU's Virtual Field Trips
Tramline's
Virtual Field Trips
Passport To Knowledge
Teacher's Place
Scholastic's
Internet Field Trips-if you want it, its there!
I am working on updating this
section. Many new sites coming!!
Please check back!
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