Take a trip to the National Zoo, which is home to 2,000 animals of nearly 400 different species. The bonus of visiting online is that one can even access past exhibits.Īpp download: The MEanderthal app lets visitors see what they might have looked like as early humans. Those so inclined can visit the ground level with the cafe and the museum store. The second floor offers a look at the bones exhibit, Egyptian mummies, insects and more. A navigation system enables visitors to travel between all three floors of the museum. A 350-degree view allows visitors to explore the majestic rotunda space, which features a massive taxidermy elephant with trunk raised, ears fanned and long tusks on display.įrom the rotunda, head off into any of the bottom floor areas, including mammal hall, ocean hall, African cultures, ice age and the fascinating human origins. Click on the camera icons located on displays throughout the museum for an up-close look at display items, and use the mouse to zoom in on text and other fine details. Follow the arrows and use your computer mouse to “walk” through the various areas of the museum. If you’re not fortunate enough to make the trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in person, this virtual tour might be the next best thing. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History While educational scientific Web sites abound, the sites below make great virtual field trips because of the interactive, immersive experiences they can offer any student at any level. These virtual field trips have two major advantages over in-person visits-no crowds, and no cost! Most teachers would agree that being there is the best thing, but there’s also plenty to be gained from implementing fun and informational online science lessons. What science student wouldn't benefit from a visit to a natural history museum or aquarium? Field trips can enhance a lesson plan for any subject, but some of the biggest field trips aren’t available to many students.
Some of the most basic-and best-science lessons are learned hands-on, in the classroom or home school environment. Virtual Field Trips: Five Interactive Science Lesson IdeasĮducationWorld is pleased to present this article contributed by Kristin Marino, who writes for on a variety of education topics, including modern online learning opportunities such as virtual field trips. More Great Ideas for the New School Year.
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