Take your students on a virtual tour of Indonesia! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the geography, history, and cultural aspects of Indonesia from various perspectives. Virtual field trips are great, engaging activities to add to your thematic units.
This virtual field trip covers:
Where is Indonesia?
Map of Indonesia
The Greater Sunda Islands
The Lesser Sunda Islands
The Mulucca Islands
Government
Climate
People of Indonesia
Way of Life (Rural)
Way of Life (City)
A Sinking City
Economy
Traditional Clothing & Cuisine
Religion
Grand Mosque of Baiturrahman
Borobudur
Subak Water System
Biodiversity
Komodo National Park
Mount Bromo
Early History
World War II & Beyond
This Virtual Field Trip Includes:
Informational Text (build background knowledge)
Response Questions (EDITABLE)
Google Earth™ Links to 360-degree views
Video Links
Drag & Drop Map Skills
Grading Rubric
Everything is set up in Google Slides & ready to go!
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How it Works:
This virtual field trip can be conducted teacher-led or shared with students through Google Classroom 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:
This virtual field trip is 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
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. 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.
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!
Michelle McDonald, B.A.E.
Social Studies Education, K-12
Elementary Education K-8
