Virtual Field Trips
Spark wonder, curiosity, and conversation in your classroom with a virtual field trip! Book one of our FREE interactive programs with a live educator at a date and time most convenient for you. All you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access.
Schedule a live online presentation for your class or group of students (minimum group size 10 students). You must book at least three weeks in advance. Programs can be hosted by our team on Zoom or Google Meet, or we can join on your group's platform. We ask that teachers/group leaders participate to assist with questions and issues that may arise. Continue reading for information about each of our three available programs!
Weather Wow: Up in the Air!
Grades K-2 | 30-45 minutes
Did you know a typical cumulonimbus cloud can weigh 105.8 MILLION pounds?! How does it stay up in the sky?! Explore how the sun affects our Earth’s weather with an interactive experiment comparing hot and cold air. Transform your students into science sleuths and cloud detectives as we explore this mystery together and learn how air behaves when it changes temperature.
Weather Wow: Hurricane Trackers
Grades 3-6 | 60 minutes
A new tropical cyclone has been detected in the Atlantic Ocean! Your class of meteorologists-in-training must work collaboratively in teams to track the developing hurricane and make an emergency preparedness plan for a coastal town. Immerse your students in an exciting, interactive adventure as they explore weather hazards, interpret and communicate incoming weather data, and discuss how to prepare and reduce impacts of the storm.
Explore NSF NCAR: Live Virtual Tour
Grades 6 - 12 | 60 minutes
The NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) Mesa Laboratory sits nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, CO. In addition to being an amazing architectural landmark designed by I.M. Pei, this world-class research laboratory focuses on an understanding of Earth system sciences including atmosphere, weather, climate, and the Sun. This field trip is catered for students, but we also offer Live Virtual Tours for groups of adults.
To schedule a virtual field trip, use our booking service below. You will be able to book and request times that meet our schedules. If you would like to request an alternate time, please email the School and Public Programs team.
Please contact School and Public Programs Team with any questions about our educational programming and resources.
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