Civic education has been pushed to the back burner over the years with a higher focus on subject areas like Math, Science, and ELA. Ensuring students receive a high-quality civics education has not been a high priority for many schools, and one of the problems is that textbooks are not adequate for teaching civic skills. Studies show that teachers need to take a holistic approach to teaching civics (The Six Proven Practices of Effective Civic Learning). It's not just about te

Finding resources that fit naturally into your curriculum to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month can sometimes be a challenge. But Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity to help students explore the history, culture, geography, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. It is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. One simple solution is to take your students on a virtual field trip! And I've got three exciting trips I want to share with you! V

One of the challenges of teaching ancient history is helping students visualize places that existed thousands of years ago. If you teach Ancient History or World Civilizations, this virtual field trip is a great way to bring history to life! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit Sudan and learn about key features of Ancient Nubia. Virtual field trips are great, engaging activities to add to your unit.

Are you ready to take your students on an interactive virtual field trip across North America? This exciting journey will help them learn about the diverse Indigenous peoples, cultures, traditions, homes, and communities of nine geographic regions. This resource aligns with the Native Knowledge 360 Essential Understandings Framework. It has been thoughtfully designed to help students realize that Native peoples are not just a part of history—they are vibrant communities today

What Is the Reconstruction Era Virtual Field Trip? This Reconstruction Era Virtual Field Trip is an interactive history lesson that allows students to explore important historical locations using Google Earth, analyze primary sources, view short video clips, and answer inquiry-based questions. Instead of simply reading about Reconstruction, students actively investigate how Americans rebuilt the nation after the Civil War. Reconstruction can be difficult for students to visua