Virtual Field Trips- Exploring and growing from home!
Do you know how many countries there are in the world? According to World O Meters, there are 195 countries in the world today. That is an average of nearly 27 countries on each of the 7 continents! Traveling across the world can be expensive and for many of us, budgets can be pretty limited over the summer, especially if you’ve already taken a trip… or two. So we wanted to share with you some of our favorite ways to help your children to explore and grow as global citizens without breaking the bank.
One of our favorite ideas is taking your kids on a virtual field trip, having the ability to explore the world at your fingertips… literally! There are a variety of websites that offer virtual tours as well as live webcams so that your children can view and experience some of the world’s most famous sights from the comfort of your home. We’ve compiled our top three virtual field trip sights below.
Google Art Project- Virtual Museums Trips to Art Museums Around the World-
Step inside world-class museums with Google, through their virtual museum collection! From 360-degree videos to street views of famous sites and landmarks, you can experience art and culture without moving a foot. With over 150 collections, this is the perfect website for an afternoon of cultural exploration and artistic discovery.
Discovery Education- Virtual Field Trips-
Discovery Education showcases some of the world’s most iconic locations for your children to have rich and immersive learning experiences. From the National Archives to hearing from the President of the United States, enjoy fun, educational, and free virtual field trips! They even offer an events calendar for special virtual field trips, check it out online today!
Egyptian history has always fascinated me; the great pyramids and hieroglyphics are so interesting for even the youngest children. Although thousands of miles away from my family and I, we love how up close Eternal Egypt takes us to explore a living record of a land rich in art and history, people and places, myths and religions. The website includes interactive technology, remote cameras and more.
Whether your child loves art museums or the world wonders, there is a virtual field trip website for almost everything! So grab your tablet or computer and try one out today, there is nothing to loose and a whole world to see.
There you have it! Our top three virtual field trip websites that help inspire your child’s curiosity and grow as global citizens. Keep up to date with the latest blog articles and updates by liking the Homeschool Panda Facebook page and following us on Instagram today!
Still looking for more ways to play and learn on your iPad? Check out this list of apps for virtual field trips brought to you by Educators Technology.
Happy Homeschooling!
