LibGuides: Home Schooling: Field Trips / Physical Education (P.E.)

Field Trips

Archaeology, Ancient and Modern History

American Treasures at the Library of Congress
History
Easter Island
Archaeology
Explore Easter Island and the mysterious Moai
Historical Marker Database
History
Louvre
Ancient History
Montpelier
History
The house of James Madison, our fourth President. Explore classes, forums, live virtual tours of the grounds and more.
New Mexico Space Trail
Anthropology; History

Animals, Aquariums and Zoos

Animal Webcams
Animals
Make the world your zoo! View animal webcams from around the world
Cincinnati Zoo
Zoo
Live meet & greet with a different animal every day at 3pm EDT. Also view videos of the animals at the zoo.
Djuma Game Reserve Waterhole
Wildlife
Explore.org
Animals
Animal webcams from around the world. Includes ocean cams, rescue dog and cat cams, and animal documentary films.
Houston Zoo
Zoo
You can control the webcams
Los Angeles Zoo
Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
Zoo
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Aquarium
National Aquarium
Aquarium
Palm Beach Zoo TV
Zoo
Learn about the animals at the Palm Beach Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Zoo
Shedd Aquarium
Aquarium
Lots of information about the animals showcased at the aquarium
Smithsonian National Zoo
Zoo
Zoo Webcams
Zoo
Collection of zoo webcams

Art

Victoria and Albert Museum
Art, History
Artrageous with Nate
Art
Finnish VR Art Gallery
Art:
small cost, meant for use with a VR headset but still works without one
Hermitage, Russia
Art
Los Angeles Museum Virtual Tours
Art
Collection of Los Angeles Art and Culture museums offering virtual tours
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Art, History
Forbidden City, China
Art, History
12 Museum Virtual Tours
Art, History

Culture

13 Virtual Train Rides
Culture, Natural History
Take a virtual train trip through some of the most amazing views around the world
360 Cities
Culture
360 degree views of cities and places around the world
AirBNB Online Experiences
AirBNB partners with experts around the world to offer a wide variety of virtual field trips
European Castles Virtual Tour
Culture, History
Google Art & Culture Tours
Virtual tours of amazing places from around the world using Google Street View
Great Wall of China
Culture, History
Explore the Great Wall of China
NHK Tour Japan
Learn about Japan and tour its many wonderful sights with NHK, Japan's Public Television Station. English videos available.
Rick Steve's Europe
Videos from Rick Steve's travel series on PBS, where he explores the countries of Europe

Natural History and Natural Science

America's National Parks
Natural History, Ecology
Let's go visit a National Park!
Dairy Farm Tour
Natural Science
Register for an interactive tour of a dairy farm
Eggs in Schools
Natural History
Egg farm tours, egg lesson plans, egg experiments: it's all about Eggs!
Farm Tours
Natural Science
Tour various types of Canadian farms
Faroe Islands Tour
Hike the Faroe Islands virtually by giving a local hiker directions on where they should go.
Great Gardens
Nature
International Year of the Reef
Natural History
Los Angeles Natural History Museum
Natural History
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
Natural History
Son Doong Cave presented by National Geographic
Natural History
Explore the largest cave in the world, located in Vietnam
Virtual Aurora Tours
Natural History, Culture
Tour sites in Lapland and see the Aurora Borealis
Volcano Webcams
Natural Science
Wildearth Live Safari
Natural Science
Watch live African safaris. They also offer free live safaris for kids via Kids Wildearth (scroll down the page for information)
Yellowstone Park
Natural History, Ecology
Yosemite
Natural History
Tour famous locations in Yosemite virtually

Science

Space

Boston Children's Museum
Science
Walk through the museum and explore the exhibits
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Tour the universe! Operate a telescope and see what's out there for yourself
Mars - The Planet
Space
Tour the Planet Mars with the Curiosity Rover
NASA Image and Video Library
Space

Colonial Williamsburg
History
Tours and live events featuring great figures from colonial American history
Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
General
Live and on demand virtual field trips on various subjects.
Life in the Ocean Deep
Natural History
Museum of the American Revolution
History
North Carolina Museum of History
History
This is Home
Visit traditional homes from cultures around the world

Active Home
Card Games Online
Learn to play classic card games online
Chess
Take lessons, solve puzzles and play chess with others
Chess 24
Everything Chess: play, learn and meet others who are passionate about chess
Classic Children's Outdoor Games
Most can be modified for just the family or a few neighbors
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation
Daniella Ballerina Learn to Dance Ballet
GeoCaching
Outdoor treasure hunt
GoNoodle
Videos and games to move by
Great Card Games for All Occations
Great list of simple and complex card games. Click on the game title to get to the rules
Hoyle's Games Modernized
Rules for classic card games and chess
Indoor and Outdoor Play Ideas
Learn Popular Dances
LiChess
Learn chess and play against others
MSN Card and Board Games
Learn to play many classic card, dice and board games online
Orienteering
Unleash your inner Lewis & Clark. Learn how to find your way in unknown places using only a map and a compass
P.E. Central
P.E. Lesson Plans
Pokemon Go
Pokemon game played outside
Scavenger Hunts
Solitaire Paradise
Learn to play classic solitaire card games and other games online
Standards Based PE Games
Take Me Fishing
Resources to teach you the sport of fishing

Board Games Online
Play online versions of board games with players from around the world. Large assortment of games to choose from.
Classic Board Games
Suggested classic board games for the whole family
Darebee Fitness
Free collection of illustrated workouts, training plans and exercise programs to promote physical fitness
Hip Hop Public Health
Music videos and games using Hip Hop music and contributions from Hip Hop stars to get kids moving and learning how to be healthy
Learn to Roller Skate
Move with Miami City Ballet
Stretches and ballet basics taught by members of the Miami City Ballet
Open: Active Home
Lesson plans and game ideas for P. E.
Rising Wild Kids
Subscription Based PE program that uses stories and contests to motivate kids to get outside and exercise
Shape America Virtual Resources
Focuses on physical exercise, and includes (see right column) many resources, including videos. Center column also gives tech resources tutorials. Some info also en espanol.
Tabletopia
Play online board games or design your own game. Basic free account, paid premium options