Southeast

Fordyce Bathhouse

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS IN THE SOUTHEAST

PLAN YOUR NEXT STUDENT TRIP WITH ONE OF THESE EXCITING VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES. YOUR STUDENTS MIGHT NOT BE MAKING IN-PERSON VISITS, BUT THEY’RE BOUND TO HAVE A GREAT TIME.

TENNESSEE

A virtual tour of Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame is sure to bring music to your students’ ears. For exclusive interviews, songwriter sessions, livestreams and other special programs, head to the video archive. You can also explore their digital archive, featuring a photography collection, sound recordings and more. This musical experience is bound to wow your students, so virtually head to the Country Music Hall of Fame for a sneak peek into the world of country.

ALABAMA

For a taste of the outdoors, head to Alabama’s farmland through a virtual fiel trip with the Alabama Farmers Federation. Watch the entire virtual field trip vide series to learn all about bees, tree nurseries, growing vegetables and more. Each presentation is given by a member of the farmers federation, and educational activities are placed in the comments section for kids to engage with during the video. Check out all eight videos on the Alabama Farmers

Alabama Farmers Federation

Federation website to learn all about a day in the life of a farmer.

GEORGIA

Let ocean life come to you through athome learning with the Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta. Enjoy over 23 deep sea learning videos presented by marine biologists, complete with corresponding study guides suitable for students of all ages. Virtually dive into the deep blue and learn about jellyfish beluga whales and more.

LOUISIANA

For students and lovers of jazz alike, check out New Orleans & Company’s virtual tour of Preservation Hall. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter, this historic venue is a must-see for performing arts students. Look around at the small space that once hosted some of the world’s top jazz musicians, and learn all about the significance f jazz in the Bayou State. For more virtual tours of sites around the city, check out the New Orleans & Company website.

FLORIDA

Turn a sprawling 1.5 million acres of wetland into an e-adventure by participating in one of the Everglades National Park’s virtual field trips. With in eractive games and classroom activities, students can learn about topics such as invasive species and conservation sciences. With a lush ecosystem and hundreds of animal species to explore, students will love touring the best of Florida’s Everglades from home. Students can also virtually blast off in o space with the array of virtual offering provided by the Kennedy Space Center.

Kennedy Space Center

The “NASA STEM @ Home” program is a diverse suite of videos and at-home activities tailored for grades K-4, 5-8 and 9-12. Students can embark on a virtual lunar journey to study moon rocks, interact with a 360-degree display of the Hubble Control Center, design a Mars rover and observe the rigorous physical training of NASA astronauts. There are also lesson plans for experiments in rocket science, aeronautics and physics.

NORTH CAROLINA

Bentonville Battlefiel is the site of the 1865 Battle of Bentonville, the largest Civil War battle fought in North Carolina. Students can tour the grounds, watch artillery demonstrations and learn all about the Bentonville Battlefield s history on North Carolina Historic Sites’ YouTube page. For more about North Carolina’s heritage, check out their website for additional e-tours.

KENTUCKY

Whether you’re an equestrian, history lover, teacher or student, you’re bound to be amazed by Louisville’s Kentucky Derby Museum. The museum is offering a f ee virtual field trip or students to learn about the history and cultural significance f horse racing. Trot to the Kentucky Derby Museum’s website for a virtual museum tour, minilessons, racetrack tour and more.

ARKANSAS

Take a trip to Arkansas’ Bathhouse Row with a virtual tour of the historic Fordyce Bathhouse. Part of the National Park system, this bathhouse was established in 1915 by Sam Fordyce and remained in operation until 1962. Today, visitors can gawk at the stunning architecture of the three-story home while learning about the state’s cultural heritage. ■