Around The World In 80 Days

Virtual Field Trips With Google

Meredith Martin

@geekyteach

techforteachers.com

Google Maps

• http://maps.google.com
• Use Street View to take a virtual tour of almost anywhere in the world.
• Pick up Pegman and drop him on any highlighted area.
• Use your mouse to navigate.
• Highlights: https://www.google.com/maps/streetview/
• Go under the oceans as well! https://www.google.com/maps/streetview/#oceans

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Google Sky, Moon, & Mars

• Go beyond Google Earth!
• https://www.google.com/mars/
• https://www.google.com/moon/
• https://www.google.com/sky/

Google Arts & Culture

• https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/u/0/
• Visit museums around the world without leaving your desk.
• Tour historic places.
• See original artwork.
• Visit the Wonders of the world!
• Learn about cultures and history around the globe.
• **NOTE** Some museums/art/installations may contain nudity. Be aware.

Google Tour Builder

• https://tourbuilder.withgoogle.com/
• Create your own virtual tours using Google Maps.
• Explore the Gallery for existing tours and inspiration.

NASA Quest

• http://quest.nasa.gov/vft/
• Download only (Mac or PC)
• Explore places on Earth analogous to Mars and learn why they are important.

PolarHusky

• http://www.polarhusky.com/
• Visit the Arctic on a journey with sled dogs and scientists to learn about environmental issues.

Discovery Education

• http://www.discoveryeducation.com/Events/virtual-field-trips/explore/index.cfm
• Explore tons of virtual field trips.
• Search by subject, grade, or theme.

Smithsonian Museum Of Natural History

• http://naturalhistory.si.edu/VT3/
• Tour the museum and its exhibits.
• Go behind the scenes at the museum.

Inside The White House

• https://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house/interactive-tour
• Take a tour of the home of the presidents.
• “Inside The White House” videos.

Global Trek

• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/
• Take a virtual trip to a variety of countries.
• Includes a journal to document the virtual journey.

Colonial Williamsburg

• http://www.history.org/history/teaching/eft/index.cfm/
• Hour long programs.
• Documentary and dramatizations.
• Discussions with experts.

AirPano

• http://www.airpano.com/
• High-resolution panoramas from around the world.
• 360 photos and videos.

Reach The World

• http://www.reachtheworld.org/
• Volunteer travelers from around the world document and share their journeys.
• Includes logbooks, journals, field notes, and photos.
• Get matched with a traveler and develop lessons and activities for your classroom.

Thanks!

This Presentation: http://tinyurl.com/atg16fieldtrip

Contact Me: mmartin@techforteachers.com