Earth Day Virtual Field Trip with Google Earthâ„¢ Exploration
If you are looking for an Earth Day activity that covers the complexities of changes to our Earth, this virtual field trip is sure to...
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Michelle McDonald
- Mar 24, 2021
A Free Virtual Field Trip to the Eiffel Tower for Digital Learning
With school looking a bit different right now, our students may not be able to experience some of the annual events or field trips that...
Michelle McDonald
- Mar 21, 2021
Frida Kahlo: A Tech Infused Lesson for Big Kids
If you are looking for an enrichment activity for Women's History month, check out this ready-to-go virtual field trip! Let your students...
Michelle McDonald
- Mar 18, 2021
Virtual Field Trip to the Panama Canal for Big Kids
There are so many amazing ways that we can integrate technology in the classroom to spark curiosity and bring history to life. I recently...
Michelle McDonald
- Feb 25, 2021
Take Your Students on a Virtual Tour of Ireland for St. Patrick's Day
With virtual learning underway, your usual St. Patrick's Day festivities and lessons might look a bit different this year. If you are...
Michelle McDonald
- Feb 15, 2021
6 Exciting Virtual Field Trips to Africa
Do your students recognize that Africa is a continent and not a country? I find that even middle school students still need a little...
Michelle McDonald
- Feb 1, 2021
5 Digital Activities for Your Unit on Ancient Rome
If you are gearing up to teach Ancient Rome and are looking for some fresh or digital-friendly activities, virtual field trips are a...
Michelle McDonald
- Jan 8, 2021
The Road to the White House: 4 Activities
With the inauguration of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris just days away, you might be looking for some kid-friendly...
Michelle McDonald
- Jan 2, 2021
How to Foster Engagement With Your Ancient Greece Unit
It might seem mind-boggling how teens can spend hours on their screens outside of class, but it's a struggle to engage with content...
Michelle McDonald
- Dec 18, 2020
How to Teach the Byzantine Empire and Keep Students Engaged in the Unit
I was chatting with a good friend of mine who is so graciously helping her granddaughter with school this year during remote learning....
Michelle McDonald
- Dec 11, 2020
Take Your Students on a Virtual Tour of the Silk Road
Technology today has provided new ways to present information to our students. If you are getting ready to teach the Silk Road, consider...
Michelle McDonald
- Dec 4, 2020
4 Exciting Virtual Tours to Ancient China
If you are getting ready to start your ancient China unit in your World Civilizations class and are now faced with remote learning or are...
Michelle McDonald
- Dec 2, 2020
Tech Tips for Teaching with Virtual Field Trips
If you are new to virtual field trips or are looking to see if these interactive digital activities are a good fit for your students,...
Michelle McDonald
- Nov 14, 2020
A Digital Winter Holidays Around the World for Big Kids
Is the holiday music playing? Turn it up, because your upper elementary students will love this interactive and engaging winter holiday...
Michelle McDonald
- Oct 26, 2020
4 Exciting Lesson Activities for Teaching Ancient Egypt
If you're teaching an ancient Egypt unit for the first time, or if you are looking for some fresh and digital-friendly lesson plan ideas,...
Michelle McDonald
- Oct 20, 2020
3 Reasons Why You Need to Add Virtual Field Trips to Your Lessons
I am always on the lookout for ways to bring social studies education to life, and I am strongly convinced through student and teacher...
Michelle McDonald
- Sep 30, 2020
World Civilizations Digital Lesson: The Geography of India
If you gave your students a map or globe, would they be able to quickly point out the country of India? Before we can really dive into...
Michelle McDonald
- Sep 22, 2020
Ancient Mesopotamia Activities for Your World Civilizations Class
One of the units of study that we cover in 6th grade World Civilizations is ancient Mesopotamia. When teaching ancient civilizations, I...
Michelle McDonald
- Sep 15, 2020
Ancient Rome Digital Activity for World Civilizations
If you are looking for an engaging activity for your study of ancient Rome, this lesson is a perfect blend of technology, exploration,...
Michelle McDonald
- Sep 12, 2020
Take Your Students on a Virtual Field Trip to Ancient Mesopotamia
I recently chatted with a teacher about how to cover the geography of ancient Mesopotamia while teaching virtually. Between navigating a...
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