Virtual Field Trip
What a great success!!!!
My grade two students participated in the first ever virtual field trip in Saskatchewan through the Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta. The students got to ask a Science Educator their most pondering questions about dinosaurs such as: How tough was the toughest dinosaur? What did the climate and land look like in the cretaceous period? How do fossils form and how do we know where to look? The responses were given to the students through movie clips, images and they got to view real fossils through a desktop camera. It was a truly amazing experience as the interaction that took place between the museum and students was unforgettable.
I truly recommend this experience for any classroom. I think my school division has ironed out all the tech problems (which took about three weeks) to set it up for anyone in this province (but don’t quote me on that 
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I can’t seem to embed the video here, so here is the link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNEaTxH870U
Kimberly Brown said,
March 14, 2008 at 9:56 pm
This is so cool. I’m introducing blogging to the grade 2&3s at my school. I’ll link to your blog and post your vidoe. It will be a fun way to start.
rdrunner said,
March 15, 2008 at 10:20 am
Congrats, Leah. I’ve observed students who have participated in similar vc experiences with Tyrell. The engagement is highly visible, and the comments the students make afterward are telling.
Cindy
Tammy Sillers said,
March 16, 2008 at 11:55 am
This looks interesting Leah. I’m curious – did your students generate the questions beforehand and send them to the museum – or was there a general virtual tour with a time for questions afterwards??
Just thought I’d inquire – I think it’s definitely something I’ll share with teachers in our division.
coreyterry said,
March 19, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Wow – very cool Leah! Your students will remember the experience!