This history unit follows Harris Stone's advice and takes students on virtual tours of national landmarks and attractions, provoking curiosity and inspiring students to learn the history of each architectural site.
From the website:
Virtual Tour of 15 Historic Places:
Take a Virtual Tour of Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg – Take a virtual tour of Colonial Williamsburg. Select a location on the map to read a description, watch a video, see a timeline, or look at pictures. Additionally, various teacher resources, such as lesson plans and pre-visit activities, are available to enhance your class’s learning experience.
Gettysburg – Take an interactive battlefield tour of Gettysburg. View 21 battlefield panoramas!
Mount Vernon Mansion – Take a virtual tour of the estate of Mount Vernon. Not only will you experience 360 degree views of each room, but you can also select objects in the room to learn more of their history.
White House – Take an interactive tour inside the White House. Select rooms to view pictures and descriptions. You can also explore the White House at home by watching the Inside the White House video series or the Google Art project.
Take a virtual tour of the Supreme Court Take a virtual tour of the Supreme Court Supreme Court Building – Stand on First Street in front of the Supreme Court Building. Select statues or the portico frieze to view details and learn of their symbolism. Take virtual tours the Great Room, the courtroom, and see the chambers of the Justices.
Library of Congress– View photos of the Thomas Jefferson building and details of the interior and exterior. Descriptions accompany each photograph for further information.
United States Botanic Garden – Tour the United States Botanic Garden before you visit Washington D.C. Explore 360 degree views of 9 locations at the botanic garden, including the jungle, orchid, and desert rooms. It’s feels like you are there!
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History – View panoramas inside the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Take virtual tours room-by-room of the whole museum.
United States Mint – This slideshow of the coin-making process provides an overview of how the United States designs and manufactures coins. Facilities in Philadelphia and Denver are featured.
The Kennedy Center – Get a glimpse of the awe of the Kennedy Center on this virtual tour. Descriptions are included for each room and terrace. Freedom in America – A partnership between the National Park Foundation and Ball State University, Freedom in America is an electronic field trip where students and teachers can explore the American search for freedom. Meet characters throughout history as you play a virtual board game and watch interactive webisodes. The site is divided into a student and teacher sections.
From the website:
Virtual Tour of 15 Historic Places:
Take a Virtual Tour of Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg – Take a virtual tour of Colonial Williamsburg. Select a location on the map to read a description, watch a video, see a timeline, or look at pictures. Additionally, various teacher resources, such as lesson plans and pre-visit activities, are available to enhance your class’s learning experience.
Gettysburg – Take an interactive battlefield tour of Gettysburg. View 21 battlefield panoramas!
Mount Vernon Mansion – Take a virtual tour of the estate of Mount Vernon. Not only will you experience 360 degree views of each room, but you can also select objects in the room to learn more of their history.
White House – Take an interactive tour inside the White House. Select rooms to view pictures and descriptions. You can also explore the White House at home by watching the Inside the White House video series or the Google Art project.
Take a virtual tour of the Supreme Court Take a virtual tour of the Supreme Court Supreme Court Building – Stand on First Street in front of the Supreme Court Building. Select statues or the portico frieze to view details and learn of their symbolism. Take virtual tours the Great Room, the courtroom, and see the chambers of the Justices.
Library of Congress– View photos of the Thomas Jefferson building and details of the interior and exterior. Descriptions accompany each photograph for further information.
United States Botanic Garden – Tour the United States Botanic Garden before you visit Washington D.C. Explore 360 degree views of 9 locations at the botanic garden, including the jungle, orchid, and desert rooms. It’s feels like you are there!
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History – View panoramas inside the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Take virtual tours room-by-room of the whole museum.
United States Mint – This slideshow of the coin-making process provides an overview of how the United States designs and manufactures coins. Facilities in Philadelphia and Denver are featured.
The Kennedy Center – Get a glimpse of the awe of the Kennedy Center on this virtual tour. Descriptions are included for each room and terrace. Freedom in America – A partnership between the National Park Foundation and Ball State University, Freedom in America is an electronic field trip where students and teachers can explore the American search for freedom. Meet characters throughout history as you play a virtual board game and watch interactive webisodes. The site is divided into a student and teacher sections.
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