Geography

4 Easy Activities to Celebrate Earth Day All Month

Apr 5

4 Easy Activities to Celebrate Earth Day All Month

Even though Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year, learning about earth and human activity can be taught all month long, and...

Seven Wonders of the World Virtual Tour for Students

Michelle McDonald

Jan 30

Seven Wonders of the World Virtual Tour for Students

I'm so excited to share with you my latest virtual field trip that will take your students on an interactive journey to each of the Seven...

Embark on a Classroom Adventure: A Virtual Field Trip to Explore Caves!

Michelle McDonald

Jan 16

Embark on a Classroom Adventure: A Virtual Field Trip to Explore Caves!

Are you ready to take your students on a thrilling journey into the mysterious world beneath our feet? Say goodbye to traditional lesson...

Unearth the Excitement: A Mining Virtual Field Trip Adventure

Michelle McDonald

Jan 9

Unearth the Excitement: A Mining Virtual Field Trip Adventure

Are you on the lookout for an engaging and low-prep activity that seamlessly blends science and geography into an unforgettable learning...

Cultivating Cultural Awareness In The Classroom: Travel Etiquette Activity

Michelle McDonald

Dec 30, 2023

Cultivating Cultural Awareness In The Classroom: Travel Etiquette Activity

If your students embark on any of my virtual field trips, I encourage you to delve into this free bonus lesson all about travel etiquette...

A Virtual Field Trip to the Caribbean for Middle School

Michelle McDonald

Oct 24, 2023

A Virtual Field Trip to the Caribbean for Middle School

As a middle school teacher, you understand the need to find engaging and immersive experiences to ignite your student's passion for...

The Importance of Teaching Map Skills and How I've Got You Covered

Michelle McDonald

Oct 10, 2023

The Importance of Teaching Map Skills and How I've Got You Covered

In today's digital age, it's easy for students to rely solely on GPS and smartphones to get from point A to point B. However, there is...

Grab a Free Collaborative Poster to Create an Easy Bulletin Board Display

Michelle McDonald

Mar 28, 2023

Grab a Free Collaborative Poster to Create an Easy Bulletin Board Display

If you're looking for a fun and easy bulletin board display, check out this free collaborative poster! If you take your students on my...

Engage Your Students with Virtual Field Trips to the 5 U.S. Regions

Michelle McDonald

Sep 27, 2022

Engage Your Students with Virtual Field Trips to the 5 U.S. Regions

Do you teach the U.S. Regions or the 50 states? If you're looking for a low-prep and well-rounded activity, I've created a set of virtual...

Introducing the 5 Themes of Geography at the Beginning of the Year

Michelle McDonald

Aug 9, 2022

Introducing the 5 Themes of Geography at the Beginning of the Year

One of the foundational concepts of a high-quality social studies education is an understanding of geography. When students can make...

Upper Elementary Digital Friendly Activities for Earth Day 2022

Michelle McDonald

Apr 10, 2022

Upper Elementary Digital Friendly Activities for Earth Day 2022

Earth Day is fast approaching, and we all know spring is a busy time for teachers. Between state testing, culminating projects, and...

Take Your Students on a Free Virtual Field Trip to the Golden Gate Bridge

Michelle McDonald

Mar 16, 2022

Take Your Students on a Free Virtual Field Trip to the Golden Gate Bridge

Take your students on a virtual field trip to California to tour the Golden Gate Bridge! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree...

7 Communities Around the World: A Virtual Field Trip Activity for Blended Learning

Michelle McDonald

Dec 14, 2021

7 Communities Around the World: A Virtual Field Trip Activity for Blended Learning

Communities have formed since the earliest of times. Communities are a group of people with a shared identity and they are formed as a...

Take Your Students on a Journey to the North Pole this Winter

Michelle McDonald

Dec 3, 2021

Take Your Students on a Journey to the North Pole this Winter

If you are looking for an enrichment activity to keep your students engaged and learning leading up to winter break, this virtual field...

World History and Geography Virtual Field Trips for the Entire School Year

Michelle McDonald

Aug 10, 2021

World History and Geography Virtual Field Trips for the Entire School Year

If you are looking for a way to spark curiosity, infuse technology, and integrate critical thinking skills into your World History class...

5 Helpful Resources for Discussing the Israeli-Gaza Conflict in the Classroom

Michelle McDonald

May 20, 2021

5 Helpful Resources for Discussing the Israeli-Gaza Conflict in the Classroom

Teachers share that there is some level of uncertainty discussing sensitive topics, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is no doubt an...

Earth Day Virtual Field Trip with Google Earth™ Exploration

Michelle McDonald

Apr 1, 2021

Earth Day Virtual Field Trip with Google Earth™ Exploration

If you are looking for an Earth Day activity that covers the complexities of changes to our Earth, this virtual field trip is sure to...

A Free Virtual Field Trip to the Eiffel Tower for Digital Learning

Michelle McDonald

Mar 24, 2021

A Free Virtual Field Trip to the Eiffel Tower for Digital Learning

With school looking a bit different right now, our students may not be able to experience some of the annual events or field trips that...

Virtual Field Trip to the Panama Canal for Big Kids

Michelle McDonald

Mar 18, 2021

Virtual Field Trip to the Panama Canal for Big Kids

There are so many amazing ways that we can integrate technology in the classroom to spark curiosity and bring history to life. I recently...

6 Exciting Virtual Field Trips to Africa

Michelle McDonald

Feb 15, 2021

6 Exciting Virtual Field Trips to Africa

Do your students recognize that Africa is a continent and not a country? I find that even middle school students still need a little...