Virtual Field Trip - The White House

     For my Virtual Field Trip I decided to Visit the White House. When I was in middle school, for Spring Break my parents took my siblings and I to Washington, DC to visit some of the museums, the White House, and the Washington Monument. 

    I viewed the White House from the outside of the gates and always wondered what the inside looked like and today I got the chance to tour the White House virtually. Not only did I get to see rooms like the Red Room, Blue Room, and Green Room, I also got to see the China cabinet that displays Hayes Dinner Service which carries porcelain dishes that were made for the White House by Haviland and Co. of New York City.  

    Touring the White House in person, especially the inside is not something that is so easily attainable. Given the option to be able to tour the different rooms, inside and outside is so cool and gives us insight on what the inside actually looks like rather than just wondering and wondering.  

    Having the opportunity to integrate virtual field trips in the classroom is honestly such an attention grabbing technique at keeping the children engaged. Many places aren't accessible to the public for many reasons, let alone some students not being able to attend in person field trips, for many other reasons as well. Instead of just counting out all options, we are giving option to be able to explore and keep our minds engaged. 

    Virtual Field trips are not only a great way to just look, but a great way to learn. I noticed another link we were provided was for a virtual field trip for an online Planetarium. Virtual field trips have been opening so many closed doors for us personally and educationally as well.