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Michelle McDonald
Dec 28, 2024
How to Make Ancient China Geography Fun and Interactive for Students
Teaching geography can feel like a daunting task, especially when the subject spans across the history and geography of Ancient China....
Michelle McDonald
Nov 25, 2024
Virtual Field Trip Opportunities for People at Home with Dementia
Today more than ever, older adults are choosing to remain in their homes and age in place. My Sittee (Arabic for grandmother) lived at...
Michelle McDonald
Aug 9, 2024
An Engaging Interactive Activity to Help You Teach the Italian Renaissance
If you are teaching the Italian Renaissance after your Middle Ages unit, this interactive virtual field trip will help you bring history...
Michelle McDonald
May 9, 2024
Social Studies Activities for the End of the Year
If you are looking for meaningful end-of-year social studies activities to keep your students engaged, check out these great ideas!
Michelle McDonald
Feb 13, 2024
Quick and Easy Sub Plans for Your Social Studies Class
I don't know about you, but I was one of those teachers who struggled to take my sick days. Creating lesson plans to leave for a...
Michelle McDonald
Jan 30, 2024
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...
Michelle McDonald
Jan 16, 2024
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...
Michelle McDonald
Jan 9, 2024
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...
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...
Michelle McDonald
Nov 7, 2023
Teach Your Students About the Crazy Horse Memorial: An Important U.S. Landmark
Do you teach a thematic unit on U.S. landmarks or symbols? I want to encourage you to add an important monument to your list--the Crazy...
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...
Michelle McDonald
Oct 3, 2023
Exploring Jamestown's Rich History: A Virtual Field Trip for Upper Elementary Students
When I was teaching upper elementary, I was always on the lookout for engaging and educational social studies activities. If you are...
Michelle McDonald
Sep 19, 2023
Exploring Ancient Wonders: A Virtual Field Trip to Petra for 6th Grade
Over the past few years, virtual field trips have become an incredible way to engage students in immersive learning experiences. If you...
Michelle McDonald
Sep 12, 2023
Immerse Your Students in California Mission History with a Virtual Field Trip
Are you searching for an interactive way to teach your students about the history and cultural significance of the California Missions?...
Michelle McDonald
Aug 22, 2023
How to Go Beyond the Outdated Textbook to Teach the Lewis and Clark Expedition
As educators, we strive to provide our students with rich, diverse, and engaging learning experiences that go beyond the confines of...
Michelle McDonald
Jul 11, 2023
Step Back in Time: A Virtual Field Trip to the Dust Bowl
Technology has opened up endless possibilities for education, including virtual field trips. As a teacher, you have the opportunity to...
Michelle McDonald
Jun 27, 2023
Explore the Tracks of History: A Virtual Field Trip on the Transcontinental Railroad
Virtual field trips have become a popular way for educators to provide students with engaging and interactive learning experiences,...
Michelle McDonald
May 16, 2023
US History Gilded Age Interactive Activity to Spark Engagement & Curiosity
I don't know about you, but I find that students are especially intrigued when we learn about the Gilded Age. Maybe it's the glitz, glam,...
Michelle McDonald
Mar 28, 2023
Experience History: Titanic Virtual Field Trip for Grades 5 through 7
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn all about the RMS Titanic! Enhance your social studies lessons with an interactive...
Michelle McDonald
Feb 1, 2023
Teach the Underground Railroad in a Meaningful and Sensitive Way
Does your textbook only contain one paragraph about the Underground Railroad? Maybe it's a simple sidebar that leaves your students with...
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