Virtual Field Trips
Even if you can't get on a bus with classmates, you can still explore the world. Find great recommendations for field trip tours, activities, and videos.
Resources for Grades 3–5
Video
grades K–5
Niagara Falls
Explore Niagara Falls and learn more about this natural wonder on the border of the U.S. and Canada.
Video
grades K–8
Visit an Animal Shelter
Visit this animal shelter in Sacramento, California, and find out how pets are taken care of before they get adopted and find a new home.
Video
grades K–5
Exploring the Coral Reef
Although they might not swim or move like fish, coral reefs are actually living organisms that play an important role in the ecosystem.
Video
grades K–5
Flash the Sloth
Meet Flash, a two-toed sloth, and learn more about the habitat and habits of these cute mammals.
Video
grades K–5
How It's Made: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Did you know some cookies are made in factories, not in restaurant kitchens? Watch this "sweet" tour on how large-batch cookies are mixed and shipped.

Interactive
grades 1–12
National Parks
Explore some of the most beautiful places in the USA, guided by National Park Rangers.
Video
grades K–5
How It's Made: Candy Canes
Watch how these delicious and sweet holiday treats are made, processed, and packaged.
Video
grades K–8
Experience Polar Bears on the Tundra
Travel to the Canadian tundra to see some migrating polar bears and hear from the scientists who study them.

Interactive
Preschool–grade 12
Field Museum
Take a virtual trip to Chicago to visit the Field Museum, and explore their animal exhibits using Street View.

Video
grades 4–6
Travel to the Tech Interactive Science Center
Head off to the Tech Interactive center in San Jose, California. Visit science labs and hear from professionals working at the cutting edge of STEM.

Article/Ebook
grades 5–12
Tikal, Guatemala
Visit this ancient city -- now a World Heritage site -- and learn about the Mayan people who once lived there.

Video
grades 5–8
A Day in the Life Aboard the International Space Station
Follow astronauts on the International Space Station in a series of videos where they explain their fascinating daily routines.

Article/Ebook
grades 5–12
Tikal, Guatemala
Visit this ancient city -- now a World Heritage site -- and learn about the Mayan people who once lived there.

Article/Ebook
grades 4–12
The Stories of 103 Orchard Street
Explore how this New York tenement's history mirrors the story of immigration in the U.S. Then, dig into more resources from the Tenement Museum's site.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–8
Famous Trees of the World
See some of the world's most amazing trees—from biggest to oldest and beyond—in this top-notch virtual tour.

Interactive
grades 1–12
National Parks
Explore some of the most beautiful places in the USA, guided by National Park Rangers.

Interactive
Preschool–grade 12
Field Museum
Take a virtual trip to Chicago to visit the Field Museum, and explore their animal exhibits using Street View.

Interactive
grades 1–5
360º Videos
Pick a video, click, and rotate to get a 360-degree view of stuff people don't often get to see.

Interactive
grades 3–8
Explore the World's Largest Cave
Journey to Vietnam's Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park and the stunning Sơn Đoòng cave, the world's largest natural cave.

Interactive
grades 3–8
Visit the Vatican
Wander the richly decorated halls of this unique holy city-state—completely free of crowds!

Interactive
Preschool–grade 12
Mount Rushmore Virtual Tour
Bring little ones (and bigger kids!) on a virtual tour of this iconic landmark. Afterward, look up some info about the nearby Crazy Horse monument.

Interactive
grades 1–12
Hidden Worlds in Our National Parks
Explore five equally impressive and varied national parks in these interactive, ranger-led virtual tours.

Interactive
grades 3–8
Ellis Island Virtual Visit
Follow an immigrant's footsteps in this virtual tour, and read firsthand stories about what it was like to emigrate through Ellis Island.

Interactive
grades K–8
Air and Space History
Explore the iconic Washington, D.C., museum with a host of virtual exhibits and tours, games, and even a 3D exploration of the Apollo 11 command module.

Interactive
grades 3–12
Yosemite Virtual Tour
Discover Yosemite Valley's mountains, meadows, and waterfalls in this virtual tour that's as close to breathtaking as one can get without being there.

Interactive
grades 3–8
Visit the White House
Take a virtual tour of the living quarters and workspace of the president of the United States.

Interactive
grades 1–6
Meet the Met
Get ready to explore over 5,000 years of art from across the globe.
Video
grades K–5
Niagara Falls
Explore Niagara Falls and learn more about this natural wonder on the border of the U.S. and Canada.
Video
grades K–8
Visit an Animal Shelter
Visit this animal shelter in Sacramento, California, and find out how pets are taken care of before they get adopted and find a new home.
Video
grades K–5
Exploring the Coral Reef
Although they might not swim or move like fish, coral reefs are actually living organisms that play an important role in the ecosystem.
Video
grades K–5
Flash the Sloth
Meet Flash, a two-toed sloth, and learn more about the habitat and habits of these cute mammals.
Video
grades K–5
How It's Made: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Did you know some cookies are made in factories, not in restaurant kitchens? Watch this "sweet" tour on how large-batch cookies are mixed and shipped.
Video
grades K–5
How It's Made: Candy Canes
Watch how these delicious and sweet holiday treats are made, processed, and packaged.
Video
grades K–8
Experience Polar Bears on the Tundra
Travel to the Canadian tundra to see some migrating polar bears and hear from the scientists who study them.

Video
grades 4–6
Travel to the Tech Interactive Science Center
Head off to the Tech Interactive center in San Jose, California. Visit science labs and hear from professionals working at the cutting edge of STEM.

Video
grades 5–8
A Day in the Life Aboard the International Space Station
Follow astronauts on the International Space Station in a series of videos where they explain their fascinating daily routines.
Video
grades K–5
Dutch Hollow Farm – Virtual Tour
Tour a working dairy farm in New York state and learn how milk is produced.
Video
grades K–3
Home Garden Tour
Join Ms. Alejandra on a tour of her home's garden in Los Angeles. How does her garden compare with others you've seen?
Video
grades 1–12
Inside a Space Shuttle
Tour the Space Shuttle Discovery with astronauts who used it to launch the Hubble Space Telescope.