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Virtual Tour of Amazon Rainforest!

May 18th, 2012

Hi! It’s Friday, May 18, 2012 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Michigan State University: Virtual Amazon Tour

Age Range:  All (with parental supervision)

Michigan State University offers this free interactive virtual tour of the Amazon rainforest.

When you get to the site you’ll see a photograph of the rainforest.  Place your mouse cursor over the picture to reveal images that include:

  • Boa Constrictor
  • Capybara
  • Jaguar
  • Orb-Weaving Spider
  • Parrot
  • Poison Dart Frog
  • Rhinoceros Beetle
  • Scarlett Macaw

And more!  Click on any image and a new page opens where you can read information about the item you selected. 

This is a fun way to see and learn about some of the unique flora and fauna in the Amazon rainforest without leaving home.

 

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Virtual Tour of Sherlock Holmes Museum

May 11th, 2012

Hi!  It’s Friday, May 11, 2012 and time for a Virtual FieldTrip at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Sherlock Holmes Museum

Age Range: 10 and up (approximately, with parental supervision)

According to the books written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, detective Sherlock Holmes lived in a Victorian house at 221b Baker Street in London, England. The house is real and still exists today. It was built in 1815 and is now a museum dedicated to the life and times of Sherlock Holmes.

At this website, you can take a quick virtual tour of Sherlock Holmes’ study that has been faithfully maintained for posterity exactly as described in the published stories. See his armchair by the fireplace and his trademark calabash pipe, along with his magnifying glass, violin, chemistry equipment, and  notebook.

When you get to the site, look for the menu on the left side of the home page. Click on the first item that says, “Museum Tour.”  A new page opens with an introduction to the tour. Just click on the arrows to see the entire presentation. 

This is a virtual tour that is sure to intrigue fans of the Sherlock Holmes mystery series!

 

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Cinco de Mayo – The Battle of Puebla & More!

May 4th, 2012

Hi!  It’s Friday, May 4, 2012 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!

Note: The following websites may be slow to load due to the volume of traffic they’ll receive over the Cinco de Mayo holiday.  if you experience difficulty, just be patient and try again or wait and try visiting the sites during ”off” hours.  Hope that helps!  :)

Recommended Website:
The Orange County Register: Cinco de Mayo

Age Range: 9 and up (with parental supervision)

May 5th is Cinco de Mayo and at this ad-supported website you can take a short, virtual tour of the historic events that the Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates. 

When you get to the website just click on the “start” button to begin the presentation. If this motivates you to want to learn more, you may enjoy these ad-supported websites as well:

Cinco de Mayo Lesson
Get a  free lesson, printable worksheet, and crossword puzzle.

History.com
Enjoy a series of video clips about Cinco de Mayo and Mexican history, heritage, and culture. You’ll find information on the Aztecs, Mayans, and Montezuma and Cortez. You can also watch video clips explaining how salsa, refried beans, and tequila are made.

PBS Interactive Timeline of the History of Mexico
This is a terrific timeline highlighting important events in Mexico’s history.

 

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Free Middle Ages Interactives!

April 19th, 2012

Hi!  It’s Thursday, April 19, 2012 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Learner.org: Middle Ages
 
Age Range: 14-18 (Grades 9-12)

This multi-media, interactive presentation on the Middle Ages was developed for High School students. It’s designed in such a way, that you can briefly touch on the topics or explore them in-depth.

When you get to the site you’ll see a welcome message. Click “Enter” and a new page opens with a menu that includes:

*Feudal Life - Learn about the feudal system, nobility, serfs, and The Magna Carta.

*Religion – Explore Catholic cathedrals including Amiens and Notre Dame, learn about monastic life and pilgrimages.

*Homes – Take a virtual tour of a medieval village and compare the living quarters of noblemen and peasants.

*Clothing – Find out what kind of clothing was worn by peasants and nobles. Get information on the textiles of the medieval period.

*Health – Get information on hygiene, disease (including the Black Death), and medieval medicine and remedies.

*Arts & Entertainment – Find out how art and music developed from religious liturgy. View some hunting-themed tapestries.

*Town Life – Read about trade and the marketplace in medieval Europe, as well as town governments.

In each section you’ll find links to further learning resources as well.

 

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Virtual Tour of a Pencil Factory!

April 13th, 2012

Hi!  It’s Friday, April 13, 2012 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
General Pencil Company

Age Range: 9 and up (with parental supervision)

At this website you can take a virtual field trip to a pencil factory that was established in 1889.  Through photographs and text you can learn all about the pencil making process.

When you get to the site just scroll down the page to discover each of the twelve steps to making a pencil.

This company manufactures many types of pencils and provides a variety of free “How-To Videos” that demonstrate how to use their products. Just click on “Videos” on the horizontal menu bar at the top of the page, and learn to draw a bunny or a superhero!

 

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Marshmallow Peeps Virtual & Video Factory Tours!

March 30th, 2012

Hi!  It’s Friday, March 30, 2012 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!
 
Recommended Website:
MarshmallowPeeps.com

Age Range:  All (with parental supervision)

Marshmallow Peeps are everywhere this time of year. Ever wonder how they’re made?  At this website you can take a virtual tour through text and photographs of how these traditional Easter-basket candy confections are manufactured.
 
While the tour is offered by the Just Born Company that makes Peeps, you’ll find better photos of their Peeps manufacturing process if you CLICK HERE.

PBS offers an educational VIDEO TOUR of Marshmallow Peeps manufacturing that features planning, production, and more. To see it, click on the link below:

VIDEO TOUR OF PEEPS FACTORY!

 

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