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Tramline

Tramline: The American Presidency Field Trip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn all about the history behind the office of the President of the United States and some interesting facts about past administrations. There is a complete list of teacher resources and a virtual tour of the American...
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Tramline

Tramline: Antarctica Field Trip

For Students 9th - 10th
"What are the native land mammals of Antarctica? Do you know what Nanatuks are? Did you realize that if you use rainfall as a measure, Antarctica is by definition a desert?" Find the answers to these questions and more in this...
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University of Hawai'i

Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Loihi

For Students 9th - 10th
Loihi is believed to be one of the youngest volcanoes in the Hawaiian chain. You can view elevation maps and even take a virtual tour.
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PBS

Pbs: The Greeks Crucible of Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a great deal of historical information about ancient Greece that supports the PBS program "The Greeks- Crucible of Civilization." Includes a timeline, a virtual tour of the acropolis, lesson plans to accompany the show, and more.
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PBS

Pbs: Yellowstone

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful site on Yellowstone provides a virtual tour, natural features, native peoples, and reflections on "America's Sacred Wilderness."
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Virtues of Memory Six Decades of Holocaust Survivors' Creativity

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual tour of artwork created by survivors' of the Holocaust. It is so imporant to preserve the memories of this time either through written word, music, or art. Select an artist to read a short biography and view examples of...
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NOAA

Noaa: New Millennium Observatory (Ne Mo)

For Students 9th - 10th
NeMO is a seafloor observatory at an active underwater volcano! NeMO "background" is a great place to begin your scientific journey under the sea. Site includes virtual tours, daily updates from the sea, teacher resources and more.
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Other

L'institution Visite

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a virtual tour of the Palais du Luxembourg which is the seat of the French senate.A historical overview of the Palais du Luxembourg is included.
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Other

Alexander Palace Time Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich collection of information on the last years of Imperial Russia, mainly of its last tzar, Nicholas Romanov, and his family. It offers virtual tours of the palace, open letters and diaries of the family, a Romanov photo album, and...
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Rising From Ruin

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive feature reports on devastation caused after Hurricane Katrina. It includes diaries, towns that were affected and virtual tours. This is a great source for learning how this disaster affected residents of the southern U.S.
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American Society of Landscape Architects: Green Roof

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive experience showcases environmental and economic benefits of a green roof. Take a virtual tour of a real green roof and learn about a career in landscape architecture. Downloadable workbook is available for students, while...
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The Henry Ford

Living Under Enslavement: African Americans on Hermitage Plantation

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual tour of the slave quarters of the Hermitage Plantation tells of the family life of slaves, their skills, and their resistance to the institution of slavery.
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Darwin: A Naturalist's Voyage Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Climb aboard the Beagle and relive the 14 stages of Charles Darwin's odyssey through this outstanding virtual tour of his nearly five-year journey. See sketches from the journey, hear readings from Darwin's journals, and learn about the...
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PBS

Pbs: Echoes From the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on the PBS Documentary, Echoes from the White House will give you a virtual tour of the official residence of the President. You will see the White House from its earliest days up to the present day.
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Other

Denver.gov: Denver Today

For Students 9th - 10th
Get statistical and demographic information, see Denver's famous landmarks, find educational, cultural and economic facts, and take a virtual tour of neighborhoods and other historic areas.
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Museum of Modern Art

Mo Ma: Destination Modern Art

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Take a virtual tour of the Museum of Modern Art from a child's perspective. There are lots of stops along the way where one can try a game, explore a piece of art, and learn about the artists.
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Smithsonian Institution

Freer | Sackler Galleries: The Peacock Room

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition site on a room in the home of Frederick R. Leyland in Liverpool, England that was painted by James McNeill Whistler. The site has a detailed biography and a virtual tour (Quicktime.) There is also information on the most...
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Royal Ontario Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
The Royal Ontario Museum is home to the art produced by diverse cultures from around the world, along with integrated facts regarding the natural history of those cultural regions. Highlights of the collections can be viewed from...
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Other

Hearst Castle

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the incredible Hearst Castle nestled in California's San Simeon hills about midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The castle, built by William Randolph Hearst, of Hearst Publishing, in 1947, stands majestically on 127...
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Italy Guides: Cities of Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual tour of the many historic cities of Italy. Click on any city shown on the interactive map to view related facts and beautiful photos. Though a tourist site, the map and accompanying information is useful to anyone...
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Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum: Long Term Installation: Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity

For Students 9th - 10th
The long-term installation, "Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity" is on view at the Brooklyn Museum. This page takes you on a visual, descriptive and virtual tour of the exhibit and selected works from the exhibit.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: Texas State Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual tour of the State Capitol of Texas to discover how the state government works and to learn about the history of Texas.
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Sacred Destinations: Cities of Italy Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive map of Italy to take a virtual tour of the major cities and sights found in Italy. Click on any of the hotspots to get pop-up facts and photos.
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Brazil Ministry of External Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful resource developed by the Ministry of Foreign Relations. Covers topics such as foreign policy, political groups, international relations, and the structure and services of the ministry. Also gives a virtual tour and provides...

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