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I found some dead links on the virtual field trips post that I shared with you last week and corrected or deleted them.  I'll need to let homeschooling 101 know about it so they can update also.  I found some more interesting looking virtual field trips from this site and I've posted them here in this entry. All of these links work.

Now don't forget, be home in time for supper!!

	Africam	Learn about the wildlife in this virtual game reserve in Africa. Cameras in several areas of the reserve allow viewing of the animals. Animals are most likely to be seen during the dry months of April-November. Most activity takes place in early morning and late afternoon.
	Alcatraz Island	Nine-part virtual tour of the former high-security prison.
	California Academy of Science	Exhibitions from San Francisco's Steinhart Aquarium, Morrison Planetarium and Natural History Museum. Exhibits change quarterly.
	California State Railroad Museum	Railroad history and virtual tour of the Sacramento facility.
	Central Park, New York	Take a walk through this famous park. Choose a directional path, or head to one of the park favorites.
	The Cephalopod Page	Learn about the group of animals that are thought to be the most intelligent of all invertebrates.
	Electronic Zoo	Animal facts, pet care, photos
	Exploring the Environment	Web-based learning modules that address environmental dilemmas worldwide.
	Franklin Institute Science Museum	Excellent source of science lessons and online exhibits.
	Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco	History and current information about the engineering wonder. Take a virtual walk across the bridge, or view a Quicktime clip. Quicktime software provided.
	Hubble Space Telescope	Space transmissions, learning activities.
	Iditarod	The latest news on the Iditarod. Musher profiles, racing course, commentary.
	Kennedy Space Center	Flight archives, live video feeds, future space flight events.
	Louvre Museum	Louvre history, exhibits
	Metropolitan Museum of Art	Educational programs, collections, art activities
	Monterey Bay Aquarium	Underwater exhibits
	Monticello	Go back in time with Thomas Jefferson; follow along as the third president goes about his daily routine on the plantation.
	Museum of Science, Boston	On-line virtual tours include a scanning microscope, the universe, electricity, fractals, and featured exhibits
	Museum of Science, Miami	Explore topics such as killer storms, atoms, and the body. Take the sports challenge.
	Museum of Science and Industry	Changing online exhibits as well as more than a dozen permanent displays. Explore the human heart, tour a German U-boat or take a walk through a gem-filled fairy castle.
	NASA Homepage	Space exploration
	National Gallery of Art	Paintings, sculpture and graphic arts from the Middle Ages to the present. Artists/works of art featured weekly.
	National Geographic Kids	Education topics and activities for kids, pen pals, virtual tours
	National Parks Service	Park history, museum collections, National Register of Historic Places, park geology tours
	National Portrait Gallery	Portrait collections, changing exhibitions at the Smithsonian institution.
	National Zoo, Washington, D.C.	Information about zoo animals presented through slide shows, audio clips, webcams, and various educational activities.
	The Nine Planets	Multimedia tour of the solar system.
	Ocean Reefs	Explore the Gulf of Mexico in a virtual submarine.
	Public Library	Featured exhibitions change on a regular basis
	Royal Ontario Museum	Dinosaurs, mammals, insects and special exhibitions
	San Francisco Exploratorium	Monthly exhibition updates, observatory, interactive science displays
	Seven Wonders of the Ancient World	Learn about the ancient wonders and then view modern wonders of the world.
	The Smithsonian Institution	Collections, research, and tours
	Virtually Hawaii	Tour the Hawaiian Islands; view a volcano.
	Washington Monument	Description, history and photos of the famous monument. Also includes links to many other memorials and historical sites in the Washington D.C. area: Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, Ford's Theatre, others.
	The White House	Tour and activities

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Posted by ServingHim

Thank you for posting these. What a great way to visit without leaving home!
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these are GREAT! thanks for posting them. we will sure have fun looking through them.

Edited by prairieflowerc on Feb. 24, 2006 at 7:28 PM

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Posted by berrymorin

I like included virtual tours in our history lessons. I believe them make a great addition to our learning. We are also very lucky to be living in a large city with many museums and attractions.

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Posted by DandelionSeeds

Cool... thanks for the info!

Would you please spread the word about Candace's surgery tomorrow? I have a prayer list on my blog for anyone who would like to take a specific time to pray.

Thanks,
Amy

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Posted by jammyphoto

Thanks so much for posting these!! This will be a great way to get started!
Jenn

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