The menu has buttons to allow users to move forward to backward within the tour, as well as buttons to reach other sections of the site. Most educators know the double-edged sword of field trips. Students gain wonderful knowledge and insight from the trip, while the details of transportation, organization, and execution can be a nightmare. The Virtual Field Trips Web site has removed the bad while keeping the good. Viewers can select from a number of trips, including a trip to a volcano and another to the natural wonders of the world.
Users then start the trip and follow links selected by experts.
Educators can get student printouts and a teacher's guide in the Teacher's Resources section. The resources here are free and well-prepared. They offer a fun way to introduce the Internet to a classroom. Inc. All Rights Reserved.