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California Missions Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Be sure to play the beautiful Mission Music as you explore this colorful journey into the history of the California missions.
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The Virtual Sun

For Students 6th - 8th
This site features a virtual tour of the sun. Expect to learn facts concerning the sun's characteristics, influences, and lifespan with excellent illustrations and multi-media.
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The Frick Collection and Frick Art Reference Library

For Students 9th - 10th
The estate and art collection of the late Henry Clay Frick is open to the public as a teaching and learning museum. Here you can take a virtual 360 degree look at each room and examine the works of art inside.
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Postcards From America

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sign up to receive postcards by e-mail from a teacher and a photographer who are touring America. Share their thrill at each new site they photograph while discovering America.
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Virtual Gettysburg: Interactive Battlefield Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site is advertising a complete CD-ROM package of Virtual Gettysburg, the accompanying free information is beneficial. There are free panoramas, pictures of monuments, and online exhibits of Confederate currency and "Lincoln...
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Moo milk.com: The Story of Milk

For Students 2nd - 6th
Take this virtual tour to discover where the milk that you drink comes from. Find out how milk gets from the cow to your cereal bowl.
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The Etruscan Virtual Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed site featuring a history of the Etruscan people and descriptions of daily life through a tour of an Etruscan city. Highlights the accomplishments of these people and why their civilization faded. Lots of pictures of ancient...
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Wnet: Thirteen: New York: A Walk Around Brooklyn

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the web companion to a TV series of video walking tours of famous New York Neighborhoods. Take a virtual tour through the borough of Brooklyn, New York and see all the landmarks and treasures it is famous for. You can also read...
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Safety at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Go inside a pharmaceutical company, and take a virtual tour of the safety signs you might find there. After the tour, students do a quick, interactive self-check activity. Printable review sheets may be used as a follow-up activity.
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Inkod Hypera: City of David

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about touring The City of David, including a virtual tour, video, articles, historical comparisons, archeological and biblical finds, and timelines. Available in seven languages.
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Tourism Thailand: The Official Website for Tourism in Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an online tour of Thailand, learning about the country's festivals, special events, and tourist activities. Great source for general information about Thailand, including facts about its history, religion, geography, economy, social...
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National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Tour this Smithsonian site and learn about the cultures of the North Pacific Rim and arctic wildlife in this site. This site provides virtual tours, videos, and music!
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National Museum of the American Indian: Creation's Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual tour of two exhibits that were created for the National Museum of the American Indian but students from four American Indian schools. The exhibits display a wide variety of American Indian artifacts with descriptions of each...
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The Silk Road Yesterday and Today: Map Assignment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Assignment from virtual learning module in which students label a map of the Silk Road route with physical features, then take a virtual tour to research goods, artifacts and ideas traded along the way. Students also complete a graphic...
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National Park Service: Clara Barton National Historic Site Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual tour of Clara Barton's Glen Echo home, which served as the National Headquarters of the American Red Cross. Browse 360-degree footage of where volunteers worked, where guests gathered, and where supplies were stored. Also,...
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Smarthistory: Petra: Rock Cut Facades

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory resource allows students to virtually visit the archeological site of Petra. Through informational text, images, and links to virtual tour, students can investigate the history of Petra and its ancient rock carved facades of...
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BBC

Bbc: Cbbc News Round Special: China

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a wonderful, image-packed introduction to China for younger students. Read short summaries about Chinese history, culture, and government, and then take a virtual tour of Chinese landmarks; learn about Chinese New Year, the signs...
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Monetary Policy [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Understand how the Federal Reserve establishes monetary policy through the activities provided in this lesson plan unit. The guide is intended to accompany the bank's "Money in Motion" exhibit, which can be explored through a virtual...
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Math Cats: The Math Cats Visit Geometric Sculptor George Hart

For Students 3rd - 5th
Take a virtual tour and learn about the artwork of geometric sculptor George Hart. With information about and photos of the work and studio of the artist this is an interesting look at where art and mathematics meet.
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Tramline: The American Presidency Field Trip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn all about the history behind the office of the President of the United States and some interesting facts about past administrations. There is a complete list of teacher resources and a virtual tour of the American...
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Tramline: Antarctica Field Trip

For Students 9th - 10th
"What are the native land mammals of Antarctica? Do you know what Nanatuks are? Did you realize that if you use rainfall as a measure, Antarctica is by definition a desert?" Find the answers to these questions and more in this...
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University of Hawai'i

Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Loihi

For Students 9th - 10th
Loihi is believed to be one of the youngest volcanoes in the Hawaiian chain. You can view elevation maps and even take a virtual tour.
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Pbs: The Greeks Crucible of Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a great deal of historical information about ancient Greece that supports the PBS program "The Greeks- Crucible of Civilization." Includes a timeline, a virtual tour of the acropolis, lesson plans to accompany the show, and more.
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Pbs: Yellowstone

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful site on Yellowstone provides a virtual tour, natural features, native peoples, and reflections on "America's Sacred Wilderness."

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