Hi! It’s Thursday, March 7, 2013 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!
Age Range: 6-18 (Grades 1-12, with parental supervision)
“Cloudschooling” and “Hackschooling” are revolutionizing the way we learn – and this website provides a perfect demonstration. Created by Google, it’s a portal to help students learn geography and history through virtual trips to see the many ancient and modern wonders of the world — including:
- The Palace at Versailles
- The Grand Canyon
- The Great Barrier Reef
- The Ruins of Pompeii
- The Ancient Temple of Kyoto
- The Remains of Scott’s and Shackleton’s Expeditions in Antarctica
- And Much More!
The site uses Street View, 3D modeling, and other technologies, photographs and videos, and provides in-depth information to help you explore the many world wonders, as if you were there.
When you get to the site you can start your adventure by clicking through the picture carousel on the homepage that features random sites from all over the world. You can also use the menu at the top of the page to:
*Find by Location – Includes sites located in Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania (Australia), and South America.
*Browse by Theme – Including Archaeological Sites, Architecture, Cities and Towns, Historic Sites, Monuments & Memorials, Palaces & Castles, Parks & Gardens, Places of Worship, Regions & Landscapes, Wonders of Nature.
Be sure to click on “Education” on the menu to download free teaching guides for using these resources with classroom students in primary and secondary schools. (It can be tweaked for use by homeschoolers.)
Once you select a site to explore, click on the title and a new page opens with a screen that displays a panoramic and interactive picture of the location. Use the menu to the right of the screen to access helpful information, videos of the location, and amazing photographs.
This is a terrific resource that you can use again and again – so bookmark it to return often.