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Explore Georgia's rich history and culture without leaving the classroom with this virtual field trip collection from GPB.

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https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-museum-scavenger-hunt/

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A visit to a museum is a wonderful learning opportunity. Unfortunately, we don't all have local museums, and in-person field trips still fall into the "it's complicated" category. To bridge the gap, we worked with our friends at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation to explore their incredible digital collection and create this virtual museum scavenger hunt. We think your students are going to love it!

How do I use the virtual museum scavenger hunt?

Simply download the worksheet, print, and copy as many as you need. We recommend having students work in pairs, and you'll need access to computers, laptops, or tablets. Direct your students to the Henry Ford's Digital Collections. There are seven categories:

Agriculture and the Environment

Communications and Information Technology

Design and Making

Mobility

Social Transformation

America's Industrial Revolution

Henry Ford

We've selected an artifact from each of the seven categories. Students will need to scroll through the collection to find the artifact and answer a question about it. (Don't worry-we've got you covered with an answer key.) Encourage them to click around when they see something that interests them!

How can I extend the learning?

This scavenger hunt is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to learning about the innovation process. When students are finished with the scavenger hunt, you can try the following extension activities:

Find another artifact and write a question for the class to answer.

Ask students to reflect on what they learned. Possible questions: How do you think each inventor came up with their idea? What problem does each invention solve for people? What characteristics make someone an innovator?

Explore the particular innovation journey taken by each inventor featured in the scavenger hunt. Think about the habits of innovators and actions of innovation.

Yes! I Want My Scavenger Hunt

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A visit to a museum is a wonderful learning opportunity. Unfortunately, we don't all have local museums, and in-person field trips still fall into the "it's complicated" category. To bridge the gap, we worked with our friends at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation to explore their incredible digital collection and create this virtual museum scavenger hunt.

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Frozen Planet II | Minecraft Education Edition

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12 Days of Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education

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Celebrate the Holidays With Some of Our Favorite Virtual Field Trips

Use these Virtual Field Trips to let students play with polar bears, visit an agricultural co-op, explore engineering test centers, and more-all without leaving the classroom! Each video is available on-demand and comes with a companion guide packed with standards-aligned, hands-on learning activities.

Log in with your Discovery Education account to access these Virtual Field Trips and find an adventure for any topic and grade band in our Virtual Field Trip Channel.
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5 Tips for Creating an Effective Virtual Field Trip

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Students can connect what’s happening in the classroom to real-world locations by using digital tools to gain new perspectives.

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Online tours - Enjoy the Louvre at home!

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From afar. Travelling Materials and Objects

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Nearpod VR takes your classroom on Virtual Reality Field Trips with 450 ready-to-run lessons to inspire students to investigate and broaden their horizons.

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Kentucky Teacher

Field trips. They are quite possibly the bain of a teacher's existence. Not only do you have to choose the perfect field trip venue, but then you need to plan the day moment by moment, right down to recruiting chaperones, which at times can feel like playing a game of chance. If we're being honest here, field trips can be stressful and not fun, for teachers that is. However, research has shown the importance of hands-on-experiences for learners of all ages, and what better way than the elusive field trip.

So what is a "virtual" field trip? A virtual field trip is one of the greatest inventions ever created to save the sanity of teachers everywhere. If you have technology in your school, some time to research a trip, and a tech specialist that can help troubleshoot if needed, you, my friend, are in business.

Why Should I Take a Virtual Field Trip?

I want to begin by putting this statement out there. Virtual field trips are NOT the easy way out! Yes, they provide the luxury of visiting a location from the comfort of your classroom, but they also require planning and preparation.

I say this, because I know someone reading this is thinking, "Score! We're going on a field trip tomorrow!" Sure, you could throw something together quickly, but is it really going to fit the true purpose of a field trip? Newsflash! A field trip is supposed to fit an educational purpose and should be tied to the academic standards or curriculum.

A virtual field trip is a fantastic option for schools that have both extremely limited funding, as well as time constraints that make trips difficult to plan during the school day.

How Does a Virtual Field Trip Work?

Like I said earlier, a virtual field trip is not an "easy" way out of going to a specific destination. It is however a great way to expose students to an authentic experience that will deepen their understanding of content that has been covered.

If you go to Google and search for "virtual field trip options",you will receive approximately 32,000,000 hits related to virtual field trips. While this is a great way to see what options are out there, it can also cause a lot of confusion, because if you're like me, or most teachers, you are going to see things that look so cool! Remember a "cool looking" field trip is great, but does it fit the purpose?

Once you have chosen the field trip you would like to go on, you must "take" the trip first. On a virtual field trip, there will be several options for questions and activities you would like the students to take part in. There won't be time to complete all options, and quite honestly, you likely wouldn't want to.

Once you have gone through the field trip to formulate a game plan, you need to make sure you have all the necessary supplies for the students, such as worksheets, notebooks, etc. It is also a good idea to time the field trip.

When the activities are planned, timing is nailed down and supplies are ready- you are ready to embark on your virtual field trip.

How Long is the Average Virtual Field Trip?

The great thing about virtual field trips is the time it takes to enjoy one. You are literally in the driver's seat for the entire field trip, so you determine the length. As a primary teacher, I would recommend you take shorter trips with your students because of their "focus factor".

As an intermediate teacher, I took my fourth graders on a 2-hour virtual field trip with a shark expert. They wanted to be on the trip longer! In regards to trip length, you must really know your students, their interest level and ability to focus for any length of time.

If you find a field trip that is on the longer side, perhaps you can break it into small parts over a series of days. Ultimately, it's up to you, but you do want to make sure it's beneficial to your students.

Where Can I Find a List of Trips?

While a quick search will provide many options, there are also specific sites that have a library of virtual field trips. Some of the sites listed have free options, while others require a subscription to access the field trips.

These are just a few of the strongest sites I've come across in my searches; but there are many, many others to explore. Some of the sites are easier to navigate than others as well. Take time and look around to find the best virtual field trip for your students.

Do I Need to Send Permission Slips?

One benefit of virtual field trips is the ease of planning. Because you aren't leaving the classroom, you don't need to worry about sending home permission slips unless this is something your administrator would like you to do.

What Technology do I Need?

Lucky for you, most schools are equipped with the technology needed to take a successful virtual field trip. Most of the field trips are online and require an internet connection with video play capability. Because some field trips offer interactive features, a Smartboard could be very helpful.

Some field trips also offer the option of using virtual reality equipment, that while amazing, is not completely necessary.

If your students have 1:1 technology, they can easily access the virtual field trip on their device and complete the interactive components independently. I would not recommend this method for primary students though, as they may struggle to focus on the task. In truth, a whole group virtual field trip would likely be best for this age.

Can You Meet with Experts in Real Time?

One thing that makes field trips so appealing is the ability to meet with and learn from experts. A lot of virtual field trips are set up to follow a specific patten, which may include video recorded interviews from experts.

While recorded interviews are great and can give a lot of information to the students, the ability to ask questions is very limited.

If you prefer to take a virtual field trip in real time, you may want to check out Skype. There are many experts you can set up a class time with. My students absolutely loved meeting with a shark expert based in Florida. The expert was able to share information about sharks as well as the unique research project he and his colleagues were working on.

Tips for Taking a Virtual Field Trip

If you have finally decided it is time to take a virtual field trip, here are some tips to help you out:

1. Have an idea for the field trip.

2. Make sure it fits with what you are teaching.

3. Determine what you want the students to learn from the field trip.

4. Take the field trip yourself to be sure your technology will support the trip.

5. Gather the documents and work you would like your students to complete.
It's okay to have older students take notes to aid in discussion

6. If you are meeting with a live expert, have the students prepare questions ahead of time.
Questions will come up during the presentation and that's okay too.

The most important thing you can do when planning for a virtual field trip is to make sure it is relevant to what you are learning and not to plan a virtual field trip all the time. Like anything, it will lose its luster if you overdo it.

Take time to research some virtual field trips and determine if they are right for you and your students!

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How to Make the Most of Virtual Field Trips

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How to Make the Most of Virtual Field Trips

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How to Make the Most of Virtual Field Trips

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Teachers can bring the experience of a field trip to students by taking them virtual. American College of Education student blogger shares how teachers can make the most of virtual field trips.