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I'll be co-teaching World History and Contemporary World History this year. I love the Historic Events section. Instead of just presenting the information, I think that we could have the students explore topics such as the Russian Revolution, Bay of Pigs Invasion and Spanish Civil War as mini units to report to their peers what they have learned. The information is visual and concise. Students can use this along with other sites to create summary reports and give verbal presentations. --Liz P

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Many of the Google Expeditions would be interesting places to go in a social studies class. In a 6th grade class on ancient history, students could go to Ancient Rome and walk through ruins in the modern day like the Coliseum. In 7th grade, they could see the creations of the Aztec and what those structures look like now. And for US history in 8th grade, there is an interesting expedition that looks at the course of democracy throughout western history, tracing the American system of government from the Roman forums and how that influenced the creation of the Constitution. Alex Kamas

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This year I want to really emphasize the power of reading and learning through virtual and in person field trips. I would like to have a classroom field trip to a local library, a virtual field trip to the Library of Congress and then a final word millionaire field trip where we can go to a university library and then tour the university so that my kids can experience the opportunities their learning/reading can take them.

- Christina

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We briefly touch upon the US government and US historical landmarks and buildings in third grade. Virtually visiting the White House would really enhance the lessons and give the students the opportunity to see one of our nations most important buildings. Most of my students have never been to Washington DC or even have the background knowledge of what the White House looks like. Being able to explore the outside and inside of the White House would be highly engaging for my class.

Charity O.

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Another third grade unit that my students go through is learning about the four CA regions. One of the regions is the coastal region. This Google Expedition of Big Sur highlights the various types of landforms that can be found on the CA coast. Students would be able to virtually take a road trip along the coast and explore the famous McWay Falls and Pfeiffer Beach. They will be able to see that our coast line includes cliffs, forests, beaches, and hills.

Charity O.

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The Life of Martin Luther King Jr. in 10 Locations

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The Life of Martin Luther King Jr. in 10 Locations

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In my class, we read and learn about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The Google Expedition to 10 various places that have a marked impact on MLK Jr's life would be a great way to engage the students and to make his story come to life for them. This expedition allows the students to explore his childhood neighborhood, schools, and places where he gave his famous speeches. Additionally, this would hopefully also be a gateway for students to explore further into the Civil Rights Movement and other US historical events.

Charity O.

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One of our units covers a lot of racial inequities in the justice system. I'd like to skype in my friend in law school to discuss her experiences in law thus far, and potentially speak with a current lawyer that specializes in human rights law to discuss as we read "Just Mercy." Jillian Ray

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In the past, I had my high school students create Christmas cards for foster children, but I'd like to expand it to a more frequent project to open their eyes to the conditions outside of their community, especially since many of them are from well-off areas. Jillian Ray

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For my journalism class, I want to skype in a journalist to explain in depth some of the elements needed to be a successful journalist outside of school. Jillian Ray

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With video capturing tools and slideshows at their fingertips, students can research on a historical event and "report" what's going on "live" to recap the event! Kate Huang

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With the Skype in the Classroom program, classes can interact with published authors and learn how they get their ideas to how they publish. Kate Huang

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Volcanoes Around the World with Google Expeditions

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Volcanoes Around the World with Google Expeditions

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For the volcano unit, it's so different seeing diagrams of the different volcano parts vs. seeing what we can see from the surface. It's amazing to "see" the volcano and experience how it would look like if we're actually there! Kate Huang

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For my plants units, the huge collection of plants available would help my students to discover and explore different types of plants, as well as learn some of the scientific names of those plants. Libby Beavitz

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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I teach so much about nature and the environment, and getting to visit these collections would really help my students in their research, and deepen their interest in the topic. Libby Beavitz

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I have so many students interested in space, and I think they would really enjoy learning about and seeing ISS. It would likely prompt lots of inquiry, and could be a great jumping off point for a unit on space. Libby Beavitz

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National Folk Museum of KoreaSeoul, South Korea

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National Folk Museum of KoreaSeoul, South Korea

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I'm looking to give my ELD students an opportunity to visit new places while we are under a shelter in place order. I also want to spark conversation with my students. It is often useful to invite students to share with each other about their home countries and cultures to get a conversation going. So, I'm looking for museums and sites in my students' home countries.

--Sarah Hall

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The State Tretyakov Gallery - Moskva, Russia

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The State Tretyakov Gallery - Moskva, Russia

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I'm looking to give my ELD students an opportunity to visit new places while we are under a shelter in place order. I also want to spark conversation with my students. It is often useful to invite students to share with each other about their home countries and cultures to get a conversation going. So, I'm looking for museums and sites in my students' home countries.

--Sarah Hall

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I'm looking to give my ELD students an opportunity to visit new places while we are under a shelter in place order. I also want to spark conversation with my students. It is often useful to invite students to share with each other about their home countries and cultures to get a conversation going. So, I'm looking for museums and sites in my students' home countries.

-- Sarah Hall

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Use the "Alexander Hamilton and the Ratification of the Constitution" when studying the Constitution and the debates of the Federalists vs. Antifederalists of the Constitutional Convention. Kim O'Brien

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Use the "America Expands West" Google Expedition tour to follow the trail Lewis and Clark took to explore the Louisiana Purchase of Thomas Jefferson. Kim O'Brien

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When studying the Civil War, do the VR tour of Civil War battlefields with 8th graders so they can get an idea of the terrain and locations the war was fought. Kim O'Brien

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Discovery Education: Polar Bears by Numbers

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Discovery Education: Polar Bears by Numbers

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My third graders love any video with animals. This video explains how scientists are using math to better understand the bears. Great way to link science and math!!
-K. Marrujo

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There was a great video on desert animal adaptations that would be great for my third graders to see. They would love seeing the actual habitat where these animals live.
-K.Marrujo

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Discovery Education: NBA Headquarters VIRTUAL

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Discovery Education: NBA Headquarters VIRTUAL

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My students would love this as many of them are really into basketball. It would be a great resource to build specific language around the sport.
-K. Marrujo

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I also think it would be a great thing if my student's pen pals could each film a short video showing their school/lives from their own perspective. I think this would give my students perspective and help them understand that these kids are just like them; despite their big differences.

Beckah Berryman

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My students have been writing to a class of fellow 4th graders 7 hours away in San Diego. It would be great for the kids to be able to skype each other and see each other and each other's classrooms in person.

Beckah Berryman

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I would love to help bring the missions/ life of the Native Californians to life for my students. I think this would help them to understand it further than just, "a thing that happened a long time ago."

Beckah Berryman

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Famous World sites are yours for the taking. I got the chance to share the Coliseum in Rome and the lesson went great. It is one thing to read about it, it is another to see the amazing site in person. Would recommend this your students in your Social Studies class.

Preston Clark

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Ever wonder what the inside of a human body looks like, a bee hive, an old pirate ship or live dinosaurs. With Google and your smartphone this is a teacher's chance to make learning even more personable. Def. worth trying out.

Preston Clark

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Students will get a chance to use Google to experience virtual reality for educational learning. They can go anywhere from Mount Everest to  the Lourve according to Google. So depending on the teacher this is great way to visit famous and far away places from the comfort of your classroom.

Preston Clark

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Students present to each other and record their presentation for getting feedback from other students, who post back. This can encourage feedback and ideas from the community as a whole.

Janet Lee

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Screencast tours of a natural history musem 

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Students can use a screen cast tool to walk through Google Culture and Art. This can include describing features, describing things that they researched and use presentation skills to apply academic vocabulary.

Janet Lee

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Students should be able to experience the closest park, watershed, and ecosystem. It could be things like a nearby park. This could be done with Google cardboard and having students record the resource and bring it back to share with peers

Janet Lee

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My students would love to connect with others from around the world.
I'm brainstorming for the upcoming unit on Forces and Motion with 3rd grade students. I'm brainstorming around Skype.
1. Reach out to a physicist or a physics teacher to guide the students to reflect on a project they would've completed.
2.  Using Google Culture an Art will expand their global awareness of kinetic art. Students will document different art pieces and artists from around the world that incorporate kinetic art.
3. Reach out to an artist through Skype who can walk the students through an art design that incorporates kinetic art.
I'm sure the students will have more ideas on who we should connect with.
-Fadwa Musleh

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It would also be great for my social justice unit to have students explore and travel to different places in America where social justice, protests, and sit-ins have taken place. Then, have them research and explore the context of each!

- Q.A. Nguyen

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My students are writing scary stories based on tone and mood, and they also have an optional research paper on the haunted houses in America. How cool would it be if they could visit a "haunted house" in order to have them describe in vivid details to really set the tone and mood within their stories.

- Spooky Q.A. Nguyen

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It would be interesting to be able to explore education and schools in different countries around the world. How invigorating would it be to have students acknowledge their privilege within America and how their education might look drastically different than others in other places.

-Q.A. Nguyen

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My class actually takes a real field trip here each year and it's really cool to see the monarch butterflies.  We have had times when we have had to cancel the trip due to inclement weather or missed the peak season for butterflies.  This would be a great alternative for those missed opportunities.

Rachel Marquardt

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The Smithsonian Museum of American History

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The Smithsonian Museum of American History

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I just took a trip to this museum in recent years and it was awesome.  There is so much to look at and learn from.  I often find myself showing my class pictures and sharing my personal experiences from my trip.  It would be even better to have my class take their own virtual trip there instead.

Rachel Marquardt

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In second grade we study animal adaptations and life cycles.  It would be really interesting to travel across the globe to not only a place where many people don't get to visit, but many people do not even live.  It would be a great way to compare the adaptations that animals have there to those that live nearby.

Rachel Marquardt

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When students are learning about government, it would be great to visit the state capitol and meet with people in government to get real world experience.

Sharon Ungerfeld

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One of my most memorable field trips was going to Santa Clara University. It gave me a vision of what university would look like and made it real for me when I was in 4th grade. When I was in 4th grade, I knew I was going to college.

Sharon Ungerfeld

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It would be great for 4th grade students to be able to see California Missions that are too far to travel to and to learn about how each one was similar or different.

Sharon Ungerfeld

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It would be wonderful for students to see how different school can be both in terms of physical structure and with regard to recess. I would do this during the winter where it snows so they can see how the environment can affect lives.
Elsa Chen

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Students learn about habitats in science. We watched a video about how wolves changed the rivers in Yellowstone so it would be great to be able to ask questions to a park ranger.
Elsa Chen

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Students created a 3D city inspired by the one of NYC in the Queens Museum. It would be great to have them speak to an expert about the museum exhibit.
Elsa Chen

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Students are typically well versed in western civilizations and cultures, so taking a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Horyuji, the oldest wooden Buddhist Temple would be very interesting for me.  Setting up a video conference across time zones may be hectic, but it would be well worth it!

Charlene Ronne

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Seeing the pyramids of the Mayan civilzation during our Meso-America unit would be relevant and engaging since many of my 7th graders are curious about the human sacrifices that took place at the top.

Charlene Ronne

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7th graders in my Medieval and Early Modern Times World History class study the Renaissance, so a virtual trip to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence is a must.

Charlene Ronne

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Fifth grade students at Lietz should watch the repair at Lake Oroville Dam, CA. This would be a great way to use phenomena for an engineering lesson.
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Fourth grade students need to interact with a content expert via a videoconference with a State Park Interpreter at Columbia State Historic Park.
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Third graders at Lietz need to go to Wapusk National Park in Manitoba, Canada to see the polar bears.
mpvargas

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We will be studying Ancient Rome, and so of course, we need to go to the Colosseum. Monica S.

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We are studying Ancient Egypt right now, and I want to take them to see the pyramids. Monica S.

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We read A Long Walk to Water, and I would LOVE for my students to experience the opening of a well in a community in Sudan. Monica S.