If you are an Activity Director looking for fresh ideas, check out this virtual tour of Ireland! This virtual field trip is a great brain-stimulating activity for older adults. Perfect for an activity schedule, therapeutic recreation, or independent learning, this versatile activity is set up and ready to go. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, this virtual tour covers the geography, history, and significance of Ireland from various perspectives.
This virtual field trip covers:
:: geographic location of Ireland
:: partition of Ireland (Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland)
:: climate
:: physical features (lowlands, mountains, coasts)
:: peat bogs
:: Carrauntoohil
:: Cliffs of Moher
:: Irish National Heritage Park
:: Newgrange Megalith Passage
:: Jerpoint Abbey
:: Father Mathew Bridge
:: Belfast Castle
:: Blarney Castle & Blarney Stone
:: Dublin Castle
:: St. Patrick's Cathedral
:: human history (Celts, Normans, Vikings, Tudor Conquest & Great Irish Famine)
:: culture
:: religion
:: economic activity
This Virtual Field Trip Includes:
:: Google Slides version
:: PDF version for use with a screen reader
:: Dyslexia friendly font
:: Ireland coloring page with map
:: Ireland word find & answer key
:: Printable Passport with glue-on stamp (great for motor skills)
:: Informational Text (build background knowledge)
:: Critical thinking response questions for discussion
:: Clickable links to Google Earth™ 360-degree views
:: Clickable video links (average 10 min)
How it Works:
This virtual field trip can be conducted as a whole group activity with an activity director serving as the "tour guide." Project the virtual field trip on a screen and have participants follow along with or without their own devices. This can also be provided as a therapeutic recreation activity that is completed independently. A Google Slides version is included as well as a PDF version for use with a screen reader.
Structure:
This virtual field trip is structured. This means that the informational text and links are meaningful and are meant to lead participants to think critically as discussion questions are included throughout. A printable word find and coloring map sheet are also included that can be handed out at the beginning or end of the trip or used as an extension activity.
Passport:
This virtual field trip includes an easy to assemble printable passport. Step-by-step assembly directions are provided. The passport includes a personal info page for space to add a photograph. A printable stamp is included. Simply cut out and use a glue stick to add the stamp to the passport. This is a great way to incorporate motor skills. Add stamps to the passport as you continue to travel the world virtually!
Technology:
Please note that to conduct this virtual field trip you will need to access Google Earth.™ 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 trip. You will also need access to YouTube to view the video clips. Tech support is included with purchase.
License Information: This purchase includes a single license. It is intended for use with one residency, community, and/or client group. If you wish to share this across multiple residencies or with your colleagues, please purchase additional license(s).
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