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Farm Food 360 - Farm Food 360
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3 to 12
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Farm Food 360 showcases virtual tours of various aspects of farm life and food. The tours include eggs, sheep, mushrooms, veal, chickens, beef, turkeys, pigs, milk, and many more. The...more
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Farm Food 360 showcases virtual tours of various aspects of farm life and food. The tours include eggs, sheep, mushrooms, veal, chickens, beef, turkeys, pigs, milk, and many more. The different Farms connect to videos, quick facts, lesson plans, and related resources. You must create an account to access the lesson plans and related resources.
tag(s): agriculture (48), animals (296), nutrition (140), virtual field trips (128)
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Students can compare and contrast the various "farms." Students can create a timeline by using Timeline Maker, reviewed here of the process from start to finish of a certain farm product. Finally, students could conduct a virtual interview with a farmer.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Great Lakes Now - Great Lakes Now: Virtual Field Trips in the Great Lakes
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4 to 10
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Great Lakes Now offers free five-minute virtual field trips to coastal wetlands, algae, and Lake Sturgeon. The website states that the videos are for grades 6-8 but could be shared...more
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Great Lakes Now offers free five-minute virtual field trips to coastal wetlands, algae, and Lake Sturgeon. The website states that the videos are for grades 6-8 but could be shared with other grades if they cover the topics in the curriculum.
tag(s): habitats (92), virtual field trips (128)
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Students can research more about the area(s) the videos reference. Students can compare and contrast the various usages of the Great Lakes in the United States. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can research the animals that live in the Great Lakes and are mentioned in the videos by creating a book in Book Creator, reviewed here or by creating a presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nature Conservatory Virtual Field Trips - Nature Conservatory
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3 to 12
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The Nature Conservatory is a free website that offers virtual field trips and teacher resources. There are over fifteen virtual field trips, including Nature at Extremes: Great Salt...more
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The Nature Conservatory is a free website that offers virtual field trips and teacher resources. There are over fifteen virtual field trips, including Nature at Extremes: Great Salt Lake, Ocean Justice and Youth Advocacy, Working Trees: Reforestation and Responsible Forestry, Climate Heroes: The Power of Trees, You're the Scientist! Citizen Science, Frogs and Cicadas, Ridge to Reef: A Virtual Field Trip to Hong Kong, and more. Each teacher's guide highlights the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), materials, YouTube videos, suggested activities, questions for students, and websites to visit.
tag(s): conservation (102), environment (252), virtual field trips (128)
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Students could participate in the various virtual field trips offered. Students can track which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) they are working with and look for commonalities and differences between each virtual field trip. In addition, students can create a journal entry of their field trip using Elementari, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. If students prefer, they could share their journal entry by creating a podcast using Acast, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nature Conservatory - Nature Conservatory
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K to 12
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The Nature Conservatory is a free website that works to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The site offers free activities on exploring the natural world for ...more
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The Nature Conservatory is a free website that works to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The site offers free activities on exploring the natural world for each season, virtual field trips, a youth climate toolkit, resources for building a school garden, and a youth curriculum for ages 5-18. The youth curriculum is divided into sections: 5-11, 11-14, and 14-18.
tag(s): conservation (102), environment (252), virtual field trips (128)
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Students can explore the site and complete its activities. If students create a school garden, they can create a timeline of implementation steps, create a podcast about how they are working to create it (try Adobe Podcast reviewed here), and/or a schedule of who will be responsible for what aspect of the garden. If students participate in activities from the youth climate toolkit, they can advocate for the environment by creating podcasts, flyers, and public announcements reminding everyone to take care of the environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Save the Planet Breakout - Genially
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5 to 12
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Can your students save the planet and break free from this escape room? Use this template to create an engaging and interactive activity that takes students through four missions to...more
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Can your students save the planet and break free from this escape room? Use this template to create an engaging and interactive activity that takes students through four missions to learn about sustainability using windmills, forests, animals, and pole fusion. Each slide includes a text box with information to guide you through personalizing the content. Share this escape room with students as a presentation on your interactive whiteboard, or turn over the controls to students by inviting them to participate on their devices.
tag(s): conservation (102), digital escapes (14), game based learning (201), gamification (82), sustainability (50)
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Customize this escape room to match your curriculum requirements, then share it with students as an in-class activity, homework assignment, or flipped learning activity to review content. Find resources for your escape room by visiting TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Escape Room Resources, reviewed here. Include your completed breakout room as an option on a choice board; learn more about creating and using choice boards by watching the video archive of OK2Ask: Choice Boards for Differentiation, Part 1, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Library of Congress Research Guides - Library of Congress
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4 to 12
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Explore this valuable tool for educators; it offers curated collections of primary sources, historical documents, and research materials across a wide range of subjects. These guides...more
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Explore this valuable tool for educators; it offers curated collections of primary sources, historical documents, and research materials across a wide range of subjects. These guides help teachers incorporate authentic historical artifacts, government records, and literary works into their lessons, enhancing students' critical thinking and research skills. With ready-to-use teaching resources, topic guides, and bibliographies, this site supports interdisciplinary learning and provides rich content for inquiry-based projects in history, literature, civics, and more.
tag(s): african american (112), architecture (76), black history (133), branches of government (65), civil rights (206), civil war (139), conservation (102), energy (132), engineering (128), environment (252), foreign policy (13), hispanic (35), industrialization (12), jews (33), latin (23), literature (222), middle east (50), native americans (111), nutrition (140), photography (123), politics (118), population (51), religions (95), Research (86), sports (82), statistics (121), Teacher Utilities (192), women (150), womenchangemaker (36), womens suffrage (52)
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Assign students to explore a Library of Congress guide on a historical event (ex., Civil Rights Movement, World War II) and have them read and summarize a firsthand account or diary (or blog) entry. Students can then write a journal entry or letter from someone who lived through the event. Try a simple blogging tool like Telegra.ph reviewed here. Choose a literature-focused research guide related to a classic novel or author (such as To Kill a Mockingbird or The Great Gatsby) and have students create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or a newspaper front page using a template from Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NPR- Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts, and Podcasts - NPR
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K to 12
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NPR (National Public Radio) is a valuable resource for educators, offering high-quality news, podcasts, and articles on current events, culture, science, and history. The site features...more
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NPR (National Public Radio) is a valuable resource for educators, offering high-quality news, podcasts, and articles on current events, culture, science, and history. The site features engaging audio stories, in-depth journalism, and educational content that can enhance classroom discussions and critical thinking skills. Teachers can use NPR's stories to connect lessons to real-world events, introduce students to diverse perspectives, and encourage media literacy. Additionally, NPR's student-friendly resources, such as NPR Ed and Student Podcast Challenge, provide interactive and project-based learning opportunities.
tag(s): civil rights (206), cultures (180), journalism (74), news (229), podcasts (107), scientists (64), space (221)
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Have students listen to NPR's Student Podcast Challenge winners for inspiration and assign them to create a short podcast episode on a topic related to your curriculum. Use free tools like NPR's podcast resources or Buzzsprout, reviewed hereto guide their scriptwriting and recording process. Choose an NPR article and a similar report from another news source and have students analyze the tone, word choice, and sources used. Use NPR's science and history archives to explore a key discovery or event. Have students present their findings through a timeline project using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dinosaurs Escape Room - Genially
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3 to 8
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Test your knowledge of dinosaurs with this interactive escape room and template from Genially, reviewed here. As you journey through the escape room,...more
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Test your knowledge of dinosaurs with this interactive escape room and template from Genially, reviewed here. As you journey through the escape room, answer facts about dinosaurs, complete a word search, and memorize a code to escape the maze as a final test. To modify the content, select "Use this template" to edit text, images, and animated features. Share this escape room with students using the URL embed code or social media options.
tag(s): digital escapes (14), dinosaurs (43), evolution (89), fossils (41), game based learning (201), geologic time (12), mysteries (23), timelines (56)
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This escape room is an excellent resource for a playlist or choice board that features lessons about dinosaurs, prehistoric times, or fossils. Find many more resources to include with your lessons about dinosaurs at TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Dinosaur Resources, reviewed here. As a culminating activity, ask students to share their knowledge of dinosaurs using Animate from Audio, reviewed here or use Genially to create an interactive image that includes facts about dinosaurs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Explore the Blue: 360 Lake Ontario Schooner St. Peter - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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4 to 12
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This NOAA website offers an immersive 360 virtual tour of the schooner St. Peter, a 135-foot, three-masted shipwreck resting upright in 117 feet of water northeast of Putneyville in...more
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This NOAA website offers an immersive 360 virtual tour of the schooner St. Peter, a 135-foot, three-masted shipwreck resting upright in 117 feet of water northeast of Putneyville in Lake Ontario. This resource provides historical insights into the vessel and its challenges, including a battle with 70 mph winds. Accompanying the virtual tour is a lesson plan designed for students to explore the wreck and understand maritime archaeologists' technologies used to locate shipwrecks, such as sonar and photogrammetry. This engaging tool can enhance classroom learning by offering students a virtual dive experience and insights into underwater archaeology. It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if you are planning to use this resource in the classroom.
tag(s): archeology (28), canada (24), virtual field trips (128)
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Have students imagine they were aboard the schooner St. Peter during its final voyage and write a first-person narrative or diary entry describing the events leading up to the wreck, integrating historical facts from the tour. Introduce students to the basics of sonar and photogrammetry using videos or interactive simulations (provided in the lesson plan or online). Have students design a simple map of the shipwreck site, mimicking sonar scans. This could be done with grid paper or use an online tool such as Google Drawings, reviewed here or Google My Maps, reviewed here. Students can take the 360 virtual tour of the schooner St. Peter using computers or VR devices. Have students write a reflection or create a storyboard or use a resource such as Story Maps, reviewed here about what they observed, focusing on the ship's structure, artifacts, and underwater environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Explore the Blue: 360 Coral Restoration - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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6 to 12
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The NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary webpage offers an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience, allowing you to explore coral restoration efforts in an engaging and interactive...more
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The NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary webpage offers an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience, allowing you to explore coral restoration efforts in an engaging and interactive way. The platform also provides an educational lesson plan tailored for classroom use, making it a valuable resource for teachers to integrate marine conservation topics into their curriculum while leveraging innovative technology to captivate students. It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if you are planning to use these resources in the classroom.
tag(s): conservation (102), ecosystems (82), florida (13), marine biology (31), virtual field trips (128)
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After the VR experience, have students document their virtual exploration in a journal, noting observations about coral health, marine species, and restoration techniques, or use an online tool like Webnote, reviewed here. Students could also construct 3D models of coral ecosystems using materials like clay or paper. Have students design posters, videos, or social media posts to raise awareness about coral restoration efforts. Use Canva, reviewed here templates to make the videos and social media posts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Explore the Blue: 360 Hawaiian Adventure - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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4 to 12
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The NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary webpage features the "Hawaiian Adventure" virtual reality experience, offering a captivating underwater journey into...more
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The NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary webpage features the "Hawaiian Adventure" virtual reality experience, offering a captivating underwater journey into the world of humpback whales. This interactive 360-degree video allows students to explore the sanctuary's vibrant marine ecosystem and observe humpback whales in their natural habitat as they migrate, communicate, and interact. Accompanied by educational resources, the webpage supports marine biology, ecology, and conservation lessons, helping students understand the significance of protecting these majestic creatures and their environment. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): biodiversity (36), conservation (102), ecology (102), habitats (92), hawaii (9), marine biology (31), virtual field trips (128)
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Students can create an ecosystem web with string on a bulletin board or a digital one using a tool such as MindMup, reviewed here. Have discussions about what could happen if one species is removed to highlight biodiversity. Have students take notes while viewing the video using Webnotes, reviewed here or Class Tools, reviewed here. Students can create a presentation on humpback whales using Google Slides, reviewed here or Canva, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Explore the Blue: 360 Sea Lion Adventure - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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The NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary webpage offers an engaging virtual reality experience titled "Sea Lion Encounter." This immersive 360-degree exploration allows students...more
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The NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary webpage offers an engaging virtual reality experience titled "Sea Lion Encounter." This immersive 360-degree exploration allows students to dive beneath the surface of the sanctuary to observe the vibrant underwater habitat of California sea lions. The VR experience highlights the importance of marine conservation while introducing viewers to the diverse ecosystems these sea lions call home. Teachers can incorporate this resource into lessons about marine biology, environmental science, or conservation efforts, providing students with an interactive way to connect with ocean wildlife without leaving the classroom. It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if you are planning to use this resource in the classroom.
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tag(s): animals (296), conservation (102), ecosystems (82), habitats (92), virtual field trips (128)
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Have students research the marine ecosystem of the Channel Islands and create a food web that includes California sea lions, kelp, fish, and other species. Use images, string, and labels to construct a visual food web on a bulletin board or digitally using a resource such as MindMup, reviewed here. In small groups, students can use recycled materials to create a model of a sea lion's underwater habitat, including kelp forests, rocky areas, and open water. They can label parts of the model and explain how each element contributes to the sea lion's survival. Students can write a narrative from the perspective of a sea lion exploring the Channel Islands. Encourage them to include sensory details inspired by the VR experience and factual information about the species' behavior.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sanctuaries 360: Explore the Blue - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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The NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries virtual reality website offers immersive experiences that allow you to explore the underwater wonders of U.S. marine sanctuaries. The platform includes...more
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The NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries virtual reality website offers immersive experiences that allow you to explore the underwater wonders of U.S. marine sanctuaries. The platform includes interactive dive galleries showcasing stunning marine life, shipwrecks, and vibrant ecosystems in sanctuaries such as Gray's Reef, the Florida Keys, and the Channel Islands. These galleries provide a rich visual and educational tool for teaching marine biology, environmental science, and conservation. Use this resource to inspire curiosity and encourage discussions about the importance of protecting aquatic ecosystems. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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tag(s): california (17), conservation (102), ecosystems (82), florida (13), marine biology (31), michigan (5), virtual field trips (128)
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After analyzing maps of marine sanctuaries to understand different habitat types and their significance for marine species, students can create their own maps based on data provided in the resources. They can use a resource like Google My Maps, reviewed here. Students can make food webs after looking at species in the galleries. Use a resource such as MindMup, reviewed here to make an online version. Assign students to research a real-world issue impacting marine sanctuaries (ex., coral bleaching, overfishing, or pollution). They can create presentations suggesting solutions using Nearpod, reviewed here or Genially, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Explore the Blue: 360 Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet - NOAA
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6 to 12
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The NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries virtual reality page on the Mallows Bay-Potomac River highlights the "Ghost Fleet," a collection of historic shipwrecks from World War I. This engaging...more
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The NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries virtual reality page on the Mallows Bay-Potomac River highlights the "Ghost Fleet," a collection of historic shipwrecks from World War I. This engaging resource is designed to explore topics like history, ecology, and marine science through an interactive VR experience. It includes lesson plans that align with educational standards, making it a practical teaching tool. However, the website contains video content hosted on YouTube, which may be inaccessible if the school's network restricts access to the platform.
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tag(s): ecosystems (82), environment (252), marine biology (31), virtual field trips (128), world war 1 (77)
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Assign students to research one species found in or around the Ghost Fleet, examining its role in the ecosystem and how the wreckage supports its habitat. Students present findings through creative posters or short presentations using Canva, reviewed here or Google Slides or Nearpod, reviewed here. Create a timeline of the Ghost Fleet, including its World War I origins, its current ecological significance, and ongoing conservation efforts using an online tool such as Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or Timelinely, reviewed here. Encourage students to create art or write a story inspired by the Ghost Fleet, imagining its history from the perspective of a crew member or an organism living on the wreck today.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mammoths, Meet the Metaverse - National History Museums of Los Angeles County
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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's "Mammoths Meet the Metaverse" project uses virtual reality to bring mammoths and other Ice Age animals to life. Visitors can explore...more
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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's "Mammoths Meet the Metaverse" project uses virtual reality to bring mammoths and other Ice Age animals to life. Visitors can explore 3D digital worlds to learn about prehistoric creatures and their environments. This resource helps make learning about the past more fun and engaging by combining science with modern technology. Teachers can use it to create exciting lessons about ancient animals and their ecosystems.
tag(s): augmented reality (9), ecosystems (82), museums (52)
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After exploring the AR animals, have students work in groups to create 3D dioramas of Ice Age ecosystems, including animals, plants, and environmental elements like glaciers or tar pits. Using tools like Google Slides, reviewed here or Canva, reviewed here, students can design a digital museum exhibit about Ice Age animals, including AR animals, facts, and interactive features. Have students interact with the AR models and share observations about the animals' features, habitats, and behaviors.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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UNESCO: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - UNESCO: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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4 to 12
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a free website that shows the historic landscape of the garden that features elements from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Since 1759, the gardens ...more
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a free website that shows the historic landscape of the garden that features elements from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Since 1759, the gardens have significantly and uninterruptedly contributed to studying plant diversity and economic botany. The site offers maps, documents, a gallery, and a quick video explaining the garden. The site can be translated into various languages, including French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, and Dutch.
tag(s): art history (102), plants (147)
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Students can learn about the area where the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are located. They can track the climate, seasons, vegetation, and animal life. Students can research other botanical gardens to compare and contrast to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Students can create digital comparisons using Canva's Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here. Finally, students can take a virtual field trip or interview an on-site employee virtually.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pacific Science Center - Pacific Science Center
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K to 8
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Pacific Science Center is a free website that expands science access to all while giving more resources to educators that foster discovery and experimentation. The "Curiosity at Home...more
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Pacific Science Center is a free website that expands science access to all while giving more resources to educators that foster discovery and experimentation. The "Curiosity at Home Resources" feature activities for all grade levels in both English and Spanish. Resources include Amp It Up, Animal Tracks, Ball Bounce, Color My World, Dinosaur Drawings, and more. Each resource is offered for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. The lessons include the materials needed, the procedure, explore more, did you know, and an exploration. Lessons can be completed at school or home as part of a blended, flipped, or remote learning experience.
tag(s): adaptations (16), animals (296), dinosaurs (43), heat (16), virtual field trips (128)
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Students can complete the lessons that the Pacific Science Center shares. Students can go on virtual field trips before, during, or after completing a lesson. Finally, students can research more about the topic they learned by creating a diorama, digital book, or fact sheet. Have students use Class Tools, reviewed here to find many digital design options (such as Fakebook page, Breaking News Generator, or Qwikslides) to show what they know.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Edinburgh Zoo - Edinburgh Zoo
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The Edinburgh Zoo offers web cameras on the following animals: koalas, tigers, lions, penguins, and giraffes. Under each animal web camera, you can view a history of the animal at ...more
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The Edinburgh Zoo offers web cameras on the following animals: koalas, tigers, lions, penguins, and giraffes. Under each animal web camera, you can view a history of the animal at the Edinburgh Zoo and click to find out more information about the animal. Note the videos are in black and white and animals are awake in the Scotland timezone.
tag(s): virtual field trips (128), webcams (19), zoology (18)
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Have your students research the animal on the live camera and create a poster or diorama. Students can create a digital design project (such as a poster) using Canva Edu, reviewed here. Students could also use Sway, reviewed here to create a digital book (to be combined with all the animals). Students can watch other live cameras from different zoos to compare and contrast the animals from zoo to zoo. Finally, students can track the animals' day, including feeding, "playing," and sleep patterns.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Department of Natural Resources - Department of Natural Resources
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The Department of Natural Resources offers six web cameras, including the Upper Red Lake, eagle, falcon, the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair, the Mississippi River headwaters...more
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The Department of Natural Resources offers six web cameras, including the Upper Red Lake, eagle, falcon, the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair, the Mississippi River headwaters at Itasca State Park, and a seasonal wildlife camera of Minnesota. Some web cameras may be restricted based on your district's restrictions. Other web cameras are seasonal; therefore, check the website to see when they will be available.
tag(s): national parks (29), virtual field trips (128), webcams (19), zoology (18)
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Students can research land areas with web cameras and create dioramas to share. Students can research the animals and view other web cameras on the animals. Finally, students can look at the Department of Natural Resources in other states to view what is offered on their sites.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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New England Aquarium - New England Aquarium
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The New England Aquarium contains free educational resources and activities. Over fifteen activities, including adaptation and survival, diving deeper, secret animal, shark observation,...more
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The New England Aquarium contains free educational resources and activities. Over fifteen activities, including adaptation and survival, diving deeper, secret animal, shark observation, and more. There are also three early readers' books on tide pools. In addition to the free resources, the site offers facts about the animals at the aquarium, two live web cameras, and conservation and research.
tag(s): coral (11), virtual field trips (128), webcams (19), zoology (18)
In the Classroom
In addition to using all the free educational resources and activities in the classroom, students can watch web cameras on the animals from different aquariums/zoos. Younger students can create a digital story using Wriddle, reviewed here. Older students can create digital stories using Elementari, reviewed here. Finally, students can write letters or create short videos sharing the importance of protecting our environment to save the animals. Create and share videos using Mootion, reviewed here. Mootion uses AI to create short videos based on your prompts - ideal for all ages.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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