Looking for an engaging and meaningful way to bring history to life? Spark curiosity and integrate critical thinking skills with ready-to-go interactive virtual field trips! This discounted bundle includes 25 complete and ready-to-go virtual field trips! These standards-aligned activities are designed to fit with your World History and Geography course as they focus on early civilizations through the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will have an opportunity to lead their own learning through these interactive virtual field trips. They can be used to kick off a unit or go deeper into your unit of study. These activities are a great option to leave as sub plans. They are very low prep!
A complete virtual field trip is included for all of the following:
Early Civilizations (3 complete trips):
Mesopotamia Geography
Ziggurats
Stonehenge
Ancient Egypt (3 complete trips):
Egypt Geography
Giza Necropolis
Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple
Ancient Israel (2 complete trips):
Ancient Israel Geography
Ancient Phoenicia
Ancient India (4 complete trips):
India Geography
Indus Valley
Taj Mahal
Konarak Sun Temple
Ancient China (4 complete trips):
China Geography
Great Wall
Silk Road
Terracotta Warriors
Ancient Greece (2 complete trips):
Greece Geography
Acropolis of Athens
Ancient Rome (7 complete trips):
Rome Geography
Colosseum
Architecture
Entertainment Venues
Temple Architecture
City of Pompeii
Byzantine Empire
All Virtual Field Trips Include:
:: Informational Text (build background knowledge)
:: Response Questions (EDITABLE)
:: Google Earth™ Links to 360-degree views
:: Video Links
:: Grading Rubric & Map Skills Answer Keys
:: 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 as an independent assignment. Everything is set up for you. These resources are LOW PREP and would even make great sub plans. Student directions are found within the lessons, 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 are meant to 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
:: National Council for the Social Studies Standards
:: Washington State Social Studies Standards for 6th grade World Civilizations
:: Tennessee 6th Grade World History & Geography 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. An answer key is included for the map skills slides.
Technology:
Please note that students will need to access Google Earth™ to complete these assignments. Google Earth™ can be accessed on a desktop using Chrome as the browser. If using a tablet or smartphone, simply download the Google Earth App before starting the virtual field trips. Your students will also need access to YouTube to view the video clips.
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: michellemcdonald9515@gmail.com
Thank you!
Michelle McDonald, B.A.E.
Social Studies Education, K-12
Elementary Education K-8
