EDT 546:
Using Technology for Presentations

Web-Based Field Trip Examples and Tools

ASU West Plant Walk
Here you are able to view a collection of various plant life forms, you will also be able to see every plant's specific location, and learn about their habitats at ASU at the West Campus. Taking this tour is a good way to gather information on desert-loving flowers, shrubs and trees for your own landscaping and gardens.

ASU at the West Campus Tour
The ASU at the West campus tour introduces you to the unique beauty of this modern campus in northwestern Phoenix, Arizona, the quality of their academic programs, and the spirit of their students, faculty and staff who make up the university community.

Virtual Tour of the Pyramids of Egypt
Here, you can crawl through Khufu's narrow passageways and navigate your way, as the pharaohs did, to the King's burial chamber.

Old New York
OldNYC.com (Old New York City) is a web page that explores some of the many facets of New York City's transportation infrastructure. OldNYC.com takes the visitor on a tour of city's transportation past, by way of several virtual tours. This site examines the abandoned and little used railroad lines in New York City. The web site also examines the routes of planned but never constructed expressways that were to serve the New York City area. Choose a tour and explore!

Ocean's Field Trip and Teacher Resources for the Oceans Field Trip
Use this as a model for your Web-based field trip!

Rainforest Field Trip and Teacher Resources for this filed trip.

Eye of the Wind Tour
This tour of one of the Tall Ships includes photos and log entries. Also, check out the disclaimer that preceeds the tour.

Virtual Field Trip of the Landscapes of Nova Scotia
Hop in and join Dr. Ralph (alias Air Wolf) on a scenic virtual flight around Nova Scotia. In the fantastic world of cyberspace you will enjoy some spectacular vistas from the air and occasionally land to look at the geology up close and personal.

Virtual Field Trip to Antarctica
Created by: Cathy Murray - Tustin Unified School District
This field trip shares some features of a WebQuest.

Alcatraz Island Tours and Slide Shows

Dr. Alice Christie's Winter Birds of Flagstaff Tour Needs Flash Player

The Statue of Liberty Photo Tour

Dr. Alice Christie's Virtual Fieldtrip Page

Be A Museum Maker OR How Your Class Can Create a Virtual Field Trip

After exploring a variety of museum sites, you're ready to became the architect of your own project. Like any successful venture, planning is essential. As a class, you'll need to begin by addressing some important questions:

* What is the theme or focus of the museum?
* Who is our audience?
* What artifacts are the most interesting and/or important?
* What's the best way to organize and display artifacts?