Virtual Field Trips
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Electronic Field Trips Information about participating in interactive field trips can be found at this site. Experts agree that this learning mode provides real insight into a region or concept. The Smithsonian: America's Treasure House for Learning The Baltimore Pride of Maryland This interactive Web site is a must for both students and teachers in Maryland. The site includes 12 lessons based on the Asia With Pride trip around the world last year that are both interdisciplinary with MSPAP connections. Take your students on a cyber-spelunking field trip. Good for elementary to high school students. The Whitbread Race Around the World This site traces the Whitbread Race around the world and features Maryland's own entry, "Chessie". Tour of the White House
This is an interactive site with a tour. There are two levels for the tour, one with Socks for the early elementary student and another designed for upper elementary students. Additionally the State of the Union and other Presidential announcements are on-line. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Students can take a virtual tour on this web site. They can see Williamsburg as either a young recruit or an African American. Virtual Marching Tour of The American Revolution Old Sturbridge Village Old Sturbridge Village offers a glimpse into colonial life for students to see the town and meet the people of this colonial town. Global Village Game You can visit places in cyberspace around the world as a UNICEF worker. Students role-play a global decision-maker working in identified places. |
