Creating a Virtual Field Trip – to attempt to provide students who miss the earth science field trip an alternative experience that captures the essence and experience of the trip. Additionally, the lesson study product could be used to enrich the understanding of students who were able to attend the field trip.
B. Gray, M. Davis, B. Whitney, C. Snyder, K. Duffy, and B. Hughes
This year the earth science Virtual Field Trip (VFT) group made significant progress toward completing the VFT document and the web site.
The group finished a draft version of the VFT document and linked the associated photos, text, and drawings to the document.
We also identified the hand-samples that students will use as part of a kit that they access as they complete the VFT.
The VFT when completed will provide a way for students to replicate the hands-on experience of the field trip through the use of technology.
We have to allow all students taking Earth Science to access the VFT. This will provide additional help for students able to attend the field trip if they deserve it.
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