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Why a virtual field trip?
"Virtual field trips can have three main focuses:
1. The virtual fieldtrip may be created prior to an actual trip the students will be making. In this way teachers can prepare students for the adventure they will have. This allows the teacher to focus on particular points of interest that the students should key in on.
2. A virtual fieldtrip could also be created after the actual trip. This type of web would reinforce the concepts taught and also be a type of "scrapbook" for the adventurous trip.
3. The last type of virtual fieldtrip would be just that, virtual. The students would not actually be going on a trip but visiting a destination via the web. These pages make the students feel they are actually visiting the location. Videos, graphics, sounds, etc. are often used on these pages to help create the effect of visiting the location."
http://www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/webdesign/virtual_fieldtrips.htm
On-line Projects
Global Classrooms- A resource that connects you to a number of online classroom projects. Various content areas are covered. You can search for a specific title or click on "Find All Projects" to scroll through the list of activities.Educational Simulations- This site has a couple current projects as well as past projects listed. Something to keep an eye on in case a relative topic comes up.
Virtual Tours
Museum Stuff.com- An incredible site of virtual tours. Everything!!!
Virtual Tours-over 300 tours. Just be wary of the many casino and gambling pop up ads.
White House Virtual TourHouse of Representatives Virtual Tour
Virtual Worlds and Fieldtrips
Evaluation of Virtural Tours- Is the real thing better than the virtual? A great checklist for teachers and students.Virtual Tours and Field Trips Links
Virtual Field Trips- Take a field trip, create a field trip, and visit related sites.Virtual Tours- This page was created to provide young students with a fun and convenient way to visit interesting transportation-related sites without the hassles of traveling, scheduling, or leaving the comforts of home or school as is involved in traditional onsite tours. It's the next best thing to physically being there!
Science Museums and Exhibits from Yahoo
Email suggestions and comments to karsenaultlmm@middlemaine.org
Virtual Tours and Online Projects