Take your students on a virtual field trip to all fifty states and U.S. territories! States are organized by the 5 regions to provide you with organized and complete virtual tours. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to every state and the inhabited U.S. territories to learn about key facts and features from multiple perspectives. Virtual field trips are great, engaging supplemental activities to add to your thematic units!
 
Save HOURS of prep time with this discounted bundle.
 
This virtual field trip bundle covers:
All 50 states (plus Washington D.C.) organized by region
U.S. Territories (5 inhabited)
Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest
 
This Virtual Field Trip Bundle Includes:
Informational Text (build background knowledge)
4 slides per state/territory with maps and key facts
Response Questions (EDITABLE)
Google Earth™ Links to 360-degree views
Video Links
Grading Rubric
Everything is set up in Google Slides & ready to go!
 
 
How it Works:
These virtual field trips can be conducted teacher-led or shared with students through Google Classroom or your school LMS as an independent assignment. Everything is set up for you. This resource is LOW PREP and would even make great sub plans. Student directions are found within the lesson, and direct links are included to specific Google Earth™ locations and videos. All work is completed digitally. No printing necessary.
 
Structure:
These virtual field trips are structured. This means that the informational text and links are meaningful and will lead students to think critically as they respond to the questions throughout the virtual field trip. This is also a great way to keep students accountable as they learn and explore. All response questions are EDITABLE, so you can tailor to your class needs. Students complete this activity in edit mode of Google Slides.
 
Standards Alignment:
:: Common Core Standards for Reading Informational Text
:: 5th Grade Washington State Social Studies Standards
:: Can crosswalk to many different standards
 
Grading Rubric:
A grading rubric is included which assesses: accuracy, thoroughness, validity, and writing conventions. Answers will vary throughout, as students are recording their observations and findings.
 
Technology:
Please note that students will need to access Google Earth™ and YouTube to complete this assignment. Please ensure your school provides access to both o these sites.
 
If you have questions, feel free to reach out prior to purchasing. Looking for another virtual field trip that you don’t see? Let me know! I can be reached directly by email at: michelle@strategiceducationalservices.com
 
Thank you for checking out this bundle!
Michelle McDonald, B.A.E.
Social Studies Education, K-12
Elementary Education K-8