Where there is a desire, there are people making it happen,
While venturing out with your kids is on hold, that doesn’t mean you can’t have an adventure. These virtual field trips are a great way to explore, learn and have fun.
SAN DIEGO ZOO
The San Diego Zoo has a special site designed for kids. There are activities, games, stories and videos. The live streaming animal cams are the next best thing to being there.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
You don’t have to wait to explore Yellowstone in person. You can check out the park’s highlights with a virtual tour.
FARM FOOD 360
https://www.farmfood360.ca
Head to Canada and immerse yourself in farm and food tours.
DISCOVERY EDUCATION
https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips
No permission slip required. Discovery Education offers a wide range of virtual field trips exploring Health & Wellness, Careers and College Readiness, Tech & Manufacturing, Sports, Finance and Economics, Science and Exploration, Natural World & Environment, Agriculture, STEM. There is even a virtual field trip exploring my favorite topic: Social Emotional Learning.
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/
Inspired, tested and approved by real kids age 7 to 12, this site can take you to the Met without heading to the Big Apple. Explore the Met with the interactive map, watch behind the scenes videos, travel through 5,000 years of art in the Time Machine, discover fun facts and try out at-home activities.
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow you to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits.
GOOGLE ARTS AND CULTURE
https://artsandculture.google.com
Explore artworks, collections and stories from around the world in new ways. Enjoy powerful zooming into ultra high definition images, virtual museum tours, digital exhibitions. You can even experience virtual reality with the simple fun and affordable Google Cardboard technology.
These are just a few of my favorite virtual field trip sites. If you have a favorite not listed here, please share it by posting a comment.