Memorial Day Virtual Field Trip Digital Resource Reading Writing Video Activity

✈️ Take your students on a captivating and educational Memorial Day journey with this Virtual Field Trip to Arlington Cemetery. This interactive digital resource takes students through the cemetery's history, Arlington House, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and President John F. Kennedy's Gravesite.

⚡ This Memorial Day Virtual Field Trip Digital Activity comes in the following interactive formats:

• BRAND NEW! MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource - MagiCore WebLink integrates browser-based technology with proven learning strategies to keep kids engaged and learning. This interactive format contains elements like voiceovers, animation, embedded videos, and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities that are impossible in Google and other commonly used formats. If you used a MagiCore Webscape, then you know how amazing these resources are. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you'll never look at Google Slides the same way again. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself!

• Google Slides & Seesaw Formats - These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom with device access. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely. Both formats can be set up to track user responses for teacher review.

⭐ This virtual field trip for Memorial Day is a dynamic resource integrating social studies with reading and other skills. Students complete reading and writing assignments, make video observations, and complete intellectually stimulating activities. Seamlessly blending key facets of reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, interdisciplinary studies, and more, this field trip cultivates vital academic skills while providing a fun and engaging experience.

*Please note: This resource includes links to YouTube videos, so ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. Although great care has been taken to ensure all content is appropriate for the stated grade levels, each classroom is unique and it is recommended that teachers review all content prior to use. I recommend embedding the videos to avoid ads and other content that may be inappropriate. Instructions for embedding the videos are included and it should only take a few minutes. Also, keep in mind that any links to third-party content may be changed or removed by the content owner. All links are reviewed regularly; however, if you find a broken link, please let me know so I can update the resource accordingly.

Features:

✏️Google Slides & Seesaw Formats - These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging activity in any digital learning environment.

✏️Engaging Interactive Elements & Virtual Video Tours - Interactive elements and virtual video tours take students inside the action.

✏️Reading Comprehension - Integrates key reading skills like compare & contrast, multimedia, multiple sources, and more.

✏️Writing & Social Studies - This virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them and uses writing prompts to explore their reactions and ideas.

How to Use a Virtual Field Trip:

This Virtual Field Trip for Memorial Day is the perfect activity for:

⭐️ Fun Fridays

⭐️ Rewards

⭐️ End of Science Unit

⭐️ Whole Class

⭐️ Small Groups

⭐️ Enrichment

⭐️ Centers

⭐️ More!

There are so many ways to use these engaging and meaningful activities in your classroom. If you're looking for more ways to explore learning with Virtual Field Trips you can LEARN MORE here.

What's Included?

1. The United States Military Passage

2. What is Memorial Day? Video

3. Arlington National Cemetery Video

4. Remembrance Scrapbook

5. Arlington House

6. Who was Robert E. Lee? Video

7. Look Inside! Arlington House Tour

8. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Passage

9. Residents of Arlington Cemetery

10. Let’s Read! The Poppy Lady

11. Changing of the Guard Video

12. How to Become a Sentinel

13. Guard Commander Inspection

14. Who Was John F. Kennedy?

15. John F. Kennedy’s Gravesite

16. The Eternal Flame

17. "Taps” Performance Video

18. More Notable Gravesites Interactive

19. More to Explore!

Answer Key Included

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• 2nd & 3rd Grade: With teacher modeling, whole class, or small groups.
• 4th & 5th Grade: Independent for on-level students.

Time to Complete:

This virtual field trip takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. The time it takes to complete can vary based on your students. It can be completed in one session or broken up into multiple sessions.

Copyright & Terms of Use:

For copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used, please review the Terms of Use Page.

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