10+ Amazing Virtual Field Trips Around Spain Beyond

10+ Amazing Virtual Field Trips Around Spain Beyond Sign up successful Google Maps is a great first stop for a virtual field trip. If you have a list of landmarks and well-known hot spots in the area, use that to start your  tour. In the screenshot above, for example, you can visit Spain and get an up-close look at  the Sagrada Família, a Roman Catholic church and  one of Barcelonas most popular tourist attractions. You can also use the Google maps engine to create your own maps and routes, and add resources at each destination. Try using this to create a fun lesson plan that takes your students all over the country! Finally, check out the Google Cultural Institute, which incorporates Google Maps and additional online resources to showcase various world wonders and historic moments, all easily searchable. 2. Connected  Classrooms Yet another option in the Google suite, Connected Classrooms uses Google Hangouts to connect  and empower educators. Here you can share resources, collaborate, and brainstorm ideas, including virtual field trips and other learning opportunities. Once you join the community, youll be able to  sign up for the upcoming field trips, which are broadcast via Hangouts on Air. 3. City Tourism  Websites Many cities have robust and interactive websites created by their tourism department, aimed at educating and inspiring readers! For Spanish classes, check out the  Barcelona Tourist Website. Theres ton to explore on the website, including details about each of Barcelonas districts (neighborhoods), tourist attractions, and interesting  historical facts.  The website also provides a newsletter in Spanish and connections to their  Twitter and Instagram accounts, for real-time updates on city life. 4. AirPano AirPano  showcases 360-degree views of various cities,  including Barcelona. The website also includes a brief bit of geographical and cultural information for each location. For example, did you know that according to one of the legends, the city was founded by Hercules, the legendary hero of Greek mythology?  Theres also some gorgeous 360-degree videos in the gallery. 5. Spain Virtual Field Trip Spain Virtual Field Trip  is another online visual view of Spanish cities, including Segovia and Madrid. Students  can navigate through the interactive map and click on buildings to learn more about what they are and how they are unique to Spain. 6. 360Cities This website is the largest 360 ° panorama sharing community, featuring thousands of extraordinary locations created by HD virtual reality photographers. Type in the city you want to explore, and check out all the gorgeous panorama photos, like the above photograph of the Plaza de España. 7. Reach the World Reach the World is an awesome  website that offers  students and teachers opportunities to connect and learn from world travelers who are documenting their experiences through  field notes, journal entries, and photographs. Students can explore the journals freely, while the  RTW Full Program includes traveler-to-classroom matching, video conferencing, on-site support from classroom interns, and teacher professional development. 8. Mexico: A Global Trek Activity via Scholastic Spanish-speakers should also be learning about Mexico, of course! Scholastic.com has excellent lesson  plans and resources  for exploring Mexicos history, cultures, and landmarks. Recommended for grades 3-8, students can read all about the country, take a virtual tour, and then write about it in their online  travel journal. Dont teach Spanish? Looking for other lesson plans and virtual field trips outside of Spain and Mexico? Here are some more ideas: Virtual Field Trips for Science Ecology Virtual Field Trip with NASA Electronic Field Trip to the Forest Climb Denali Virtual Field Trips for History Immigration: Stories of Yesterday and Today The Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery Virtual Field Trips for Other Subjects Inside the White House Interactive Tour Tour St. Peters in Vatican City Google Art Project Readers, what other resources have you used? Let us know in the comments, and well add it to the list! Photo via AirPano Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher