Virtual Classroom Connections

NASA at Home – Virtual Tours and Apps

https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-virtual-tours-and-augmented-reality

NASA virtual tours will allow students to experience space and learn more about the cosmos. Students will learn about space (science), technology & engineering (ASDT), and what it is like to live off the planet (one day soon – social studies). The tours will engage students and give them a taste of what it is like to be in outer space. While these tours can be viewed at any time, schools can register for specific tours through Microsoft Teams.


KidLit TV

https://www.kidlit.tv  

KidLit TV offers a variety of video series relating children’s literature. It includes drawing lessons, interviews, and read alouds. It is a great website to learn more about our students’ favourite authors. It’s also a great reminder that an author is more than just a name on a book’s cover.

 

Flip Events Page

https://info.flip.com/en-us/events.html

Flip offers a wide range of events for all ages that can be accessed for free. From science-related content to author talks, to teacher pro-d events, and everything in between, there is something for everyone. Although these field trips must be accessed at a certain date and time, some are always available on demand.

 

Works Cited

“Events.” Flip, info.flip.com/en-us/events.html. Accessed 29 May 2023.

“Explore the World of Children’s Literature.” KidLit TV, 31 May 2022, www.kidlit.tv/.

Garner, Rob. “NASA at Home -- Virtual Tours and Apps.” NASA, 24 Mar. 2020, www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-virtual-tours-and-augmented-reality.

 

Comments

  1. Navreen KularJune 5, 2023 at 10:17 PM

    My students are obsessed with anything related to the topic of Space and right now we are actually learning about the Sun, Earth and Moon. I will definitely look into the NASA virtual tours.

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