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Please note:
These are digital products. After purchasing your VFT, you will have access to a document that includes the link and other VFT information.
What do I have to do to join?
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Sign your child up for the event using our coupon code.
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Mark your calendar!
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When you receive the document, print it off and share any preparatory materials with your child.
Confirm that your child's device has a working webcam and microphone. If you are joining from a phone, please download the free Zoom app in advance.
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Field trip day: to join the field trip, click the link from the document and you are in for a great adventure!
Attention: We recommend that students use a PC to access the virtual field trips. There have been previous technical difficulties with students joining the field trips via a Mac.
Diversity of the American West
With The Booth Museum
Learn about the many diverse cultures that defined the American West through the art and artifacts in the Booth Museum's collection!
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Date: Tuesday, January 24, 1 PM ET
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Target Audience: Grades K-6
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Length: 45 minutes
Insects in Winter
With Royal Botanical Gardens
Except for a few that migrate, most of the insects we see in the spring, summer, and fall are still around in the winter in some form. Where are they and how do they survive the cold? Share the results of your experiment to explore the answer. Can you find any insect evidence outside? Hint: look at the plants!
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Date: Rescheduled for Friday, February 3, 1 PM ET
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Target Audience: Grades K-6
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Length: 45 minutes
Crown to Country: The History of our Fight for Independence
With Liberty Hall Museum
Museum educators in period dress will guide students on a virtual journey through Liberty Hall. In this historic setting, students will see artifacts from the collection, learn how the events leading up to the American Revolution shaped the difficult decisions faced by colonists, and debate whether they should support the patriot cause, remain loyal to King George III, or stay out of the conflict with the Quakers.
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Date: Thursday, January 26, 1 PM ET
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Target Audience: Grades K-6
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Length: 45 minutes
Mexican Art: Museum of Popular Art
With Learn Around The World
On this VFT we will be visiting the Museum of Popular Art in Mexico City. We'll introduce you to both the modern and traditional art of Mexico. You will see examples of colonial and indigenous art from various regions of the country.
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Date: Tuesday, January 31, 1 PM ET
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Target Audience: Grades K-6
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Length: 45 minutes
