Virtual Field Trips

What is a Virtual Field Trip?

A Virtual Field Trip is when we a class can connect with an expert on a topic via a Google+ Hangout, a Google product similar to Skype allowing you to connect with various experts and/or classrooms at the same time.   Last year we participated in quite a few Virtual Field Trips, and this year, we are hoping to do the same.   Many of the institutions that offer Virtual Field Trips are Zoos, Aquariums, and Museums around the country.   This is a great free way to bring experts into the classroom, and give students an interactive experience not only with experts, but other students around the country.   Today, Mrs. Kulnig's 4th grade class participated in a Virtual Field Trip to the Atlanta Zoo called Myths and Misconceptions.    

It’s that time of year when everything seems a bit spooky! Are your fears of spiders, snakes and other creepy-crawlies based on facts or fiction? Cozy up to some of Zoo Atlanta’s “creepiest” creatures to find out how you might be giving some of the world’s most important animals a bad rap.  

On the Virtual Field Trip today, we met Quincy the Eurasian eagle owl, Maize the corn snake and Georgette the Tarantula.    Our Roosevelt 4th graders did an awesome job asking questions and participating in the Virtual Field Trip.   I'm hoping that we'll be able to have many classes participating in these Virtual Field Trips this school year.    If you'd like to see the field trip, watch the video above!

Up close and personal with Georgette, the tarantula at Zoo Atlanta.

"Hanging Out" with Quincy the Owl.