Virtual field trip
Explore the world from home with a virtual field trip to zoos, space, cities, or even Mars!
Just because you're staying in doesn’t mean you can’t go exploring. With a screen and a curious mind, kids (and grownups!) can set off on adventures to faraway cities, outer space, deep oceans, or even inside a museum.
Virtual field trips can be as quick or in-depth as you like - watch a live animal cam, zoom in on a city together and talk about where you’d go if you visited, or take a deep dive into space or rainforest ecosystems.
Perfect for a calm afternoon reset, school holiday boredom buster, or an option for more interactive and educational screen time.
Here are some links to get you started:
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- Explore animals around the world with this collection of live cams
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- Explore museums, space shuttles, art, dinosaurs & more
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- Stunning 360° panoramic aerial tours of famous cities and natural wonders across the globe
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- Explore the world through immersive maps and save your own - even cooler if you click the 3D option
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- Tour NASA virtually from the comfort of your home
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- Learn about the rainforest with this interactive tour that includes informative videos and articles
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- Have a walk on Mars!
Materials
Play
Step 1:
Find a virtual tour or choose one from the list above based on your current interests.
Step 2:
Watch it independently or together and talk about what you see. *Always stay close and supervise children when they're around screens.
Extend
Create a travel journal: Draw or write about each place you explore.
Build it in real life: Use LEGO or blocks to build a rocket, rainforest, or museum.
Dress for the trip: Pretend you're explorers and dress up before clicking 'go.'
Mix in movement: Pause to act out things you spot - walk like a penguin, float like an astronaut, roar like a tiger!
