Paris, France (Sept 28)

France is our next stop.  Paris is the epitome of French high style with its rich historical sites, iconic fashion, and delectable cuisine.  Let's explore!

Our plan for the week:

Print tickets, stamp passports

Take pictures with props

Calculate travel distance and flight paths

Check out the tourist attractions lists online

Take virtual tours of the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and other spots

Eat like the French - charcuterie, pastries, cheeses, etc.

Pick a piece of art from the Louvre and create a personal rendition using mixed media

Using newsprint paper, create outfits and have a fashion show

Learn a couple of French children's songs like Frere Jacques and Alouette

Watch a cartoon with French audio and English subtitles

Build an Eiffel Tower out of blocks, LEGOS, or other materials

Learn the history and culture of France

Discuss the Cave Paintings of Lascaux

Play the game Carcassonne

Watch the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Madeline, The Aristocats, and/or Beauty and the Beast

Read children's picture books about France

Write a brief report about France

Setting the Stage at Home:

https://printable-photo-booth-props.com/paris-party-props.html

https://kidspot.co.nz/activities/flags-of-the-world-france/

Tourist Attractions:

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/france-f.htm

https://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-france/

https://travel.usnews.com/Paris_France/Things_To_Do/

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/france-attractions.html

Virtual Tours:

https://www.thegeographicalcure.com/post/the-best-virtual-tours-of-paris-landmarks

https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne

https://www.completefrance.com/travel/holiday-ideas/9-virtual-tours-of-france-1-6590936

https://www.youvisit.com/tour/paris

https://www.360cities.net/image/virtual-tour-in-paris-france-the-world

History and Culture:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/France-Mini-Book-for-Early-Readers-A-Country-Study-3455148

https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-of-France

https://www.history.com/topics/france

https://www.everyculture.com/Cr-Ga/France.html

https://www.britannica.com/place/France/Cultural-life

https://www.britannica.com/place/France

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/france-facts.html

https://www.teacherplanet.com/content/france

https://study.com/academy/lesson/france-lesson-for-kids-history-facts.html

Cave Paintings at Lascaux:

https://www.bradshawfoundation.com/lascaux/#:~:text=Lascaux%20is%20famous%20for%20its,once%20native%20to%20the%20region.

https://kidworldcitizen.org/early-human-cave-paintings/

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:lascaux%20cave%20paintings

Music:

https://www.talkinfrench.com/french-songs-children/

https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2015/02/11-french-music-videos-for-kids.html

https://snippetsofparis.com/french-songs-for-kids/

https://theeasiestlanguagetolearn.com/top-8-french-songs-for-kids/

Arts and Crafts:

https://members.10minutesofqualitytime.com/product/eiffel-tower-3d-craft/

https://kidactivities.net/france-french-theme/

https://www.momjunction.com/articles/french-crafts-and-activities-for-kids_00383804/

https://artsycraftsymom.com/eiffel-tower-crafts-for-kids/

Food:

https://www.delish.com/cooking/g2095/easy-french-recipes/

https://www.saveur.com/classic-french-recipes/

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/french

https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/collections/french-recipes

https://mom.com/momlife/22339-french-food-weeknights

Books and Movies:

http://kidstravelbooks.com/best-childrens-books-for-a-trip-to-paris/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&utm_content=smartloop&utm_term=42586998

http://adventuresinmommydom.org/france-books-for-kids/

https://family-twist.com/blog/10-family-friendly-movies-you-must-watch-before-going-to-paris

https://www.theatreinparis.com/blog/the-best-kid-friendly-movies-all-about-paris

https://inspireworldtravel.com/2016/04/22/family-trip-to-france-books-movies/

Bern, Switzerland (Sept 14)

Our first stop outside the USA is Bern, Switzerland!  This picturesque place is landlocked in the heart of Europe, and is the home of chocolate, timepieces, and international banking.  Let's go!

Our plan for the week:

Print tickets, stamp passports

Take photos with props

Calculate distance and time of travel routes and flight paths

Check out some virtual tours of famous places in Switzerland

Learn the history and culture of Switzerland

Paint a picture of the Alps, lakes, or castles using mixed media

Learn about Switzerland's lakes and castles

Visit a ski resort, watch videos about skiing

Learn how to yodel

Watch Heidi

Read Alpine folk tales

Write a short report about Switzerland

Do coloring and activity pages of symbols and flag

Have a fondue party with sweet and savory fondues

Taste test Swiss chocolates; report favorites using a chart or graph to represent information

Take a virtual tour and learn about Bern's clock tower

Do an activity using gears while discussing clock making

Talk about Swiss banks and go over the importance of saving money

Setting the Stage at Home:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Switzerland-Clipart-Bundle-5052478

https://stock.adobe.com/images/hand-drawn-switzerland-illustrations-outline-switzerland-symbols-mountains-watch-chocolate-bank-finance-traveling-icons/168167168

https://grandtour.myswitzerland.com/en/

Tourist Attractions:

https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/destinations/attractions/

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/switzerland/articles/20-must-visit-attractions-in-switzerland/

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/switzerland-ch.htm

Virtual Tours:

http://360x360switzerland.com/

https://en.360tourist.net/virtual-tours-in-switzerland#page=1&sort-by=date&sort-order=descending

https://www.airpano.com/360photo/sankt-moritz-switzerland/

http://travelguide.all-about-switzerland.info/photographs-virtual-sightseeing-swiss-landmarks.html

History:

https://switzerland-tour.com/information/cultural-life

https://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Switzerland.html

https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/europe/switzerland/history-language-culture/

https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/planning/about-switzerland/custom-and-tradition/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Switzerland/Daily-life-and-social-customs

The Alps:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g188077-Swiss_Alps-Vacations.html

https://www.alpenwild.com/staticpage/where-are-the-swiss-alps/

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/switzerland/articles/10-reasons-everyone-should-visit-the-swiss-alps/

https://www.myswissalps.com/aboutswitzerland/nature/swissalps

https://www.zermatt.ch/en/matterhorn

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/seven-surprising-facts-about-matterhorn-180958192/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Matterhorn-mountain-Europe

Music:

https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/planning/about-switzerland/custom-and-tradition/yodeling-its-all-in-the-voice/

https://www.timeout.com/switzerland/blog/5-facts-about-the-swiss-art-of-yodeling

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-art-of-swiss-yodeling-180958739/

https://www.lucernefestival.ch/en/

Money and Banking:

https://www.thebalance.com/how-swiss-bank-accounts-work-4156553

https://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/banking/swiss-bank-account2.htm

https://www.swissbanking.org/en/bankers-association/about-us/history

https://www.myfrugalfitness.com/2020/01/why-are-swiss-banks-famous-and-popular.html

Storybook towns/Folk Tales:

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/switzerland/articles/the-10-most-charming-villages-in-switzerland/

http://www.youramazingplaces.com/10-whimsical-villages-in-switzerland/

http://oaks.nvg.org/swiss.html

https://www.houseofswitzerland.org/swissstories/history/myths-and-legends-switzerland

Castles and Lakes:

https://historiceuropeancastles.com/switzerland/

https://expertworldtravel.com/castles-switzerland/

https://www.alpenwild.com/Switzerlandtravel/prettiest-castles-in-switzerland/

https://arisingimages.com/castles-mountains-lakes-switzerland-germany/15038/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-lakes-in-switzerland/

Clocks:

https://loetscher.ch/

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/21/style/international/what-enabled-switzerland-to-dominate-watchmaking.html

https://www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/encyclopaedia/history-of-watchmaking/

https://www.thelocal.ch/20190328/everything-you-need-to-know-about-switzerlands-famous-train-station-clocks-culture-design-history-sbb

http://www.zeitglockenturm.ch/en/

https://www.bern.com/en/detail/berns-clock-tower-zytglogge

Food!

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/727/world-cuisine/european/swiss/

https://www.expatica.com/ch/lifestyle/food-drink/top-swiss-foods-with-recipes-108667/

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus/best-fondue-recipes-gallery

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/fondue-recipes/

https://delishably.com/desserts/Did-Someone-Say-Swiss-Chocolate

https://www.ranker.com/list/best-swiss-chocolate-brands/ranker-shopping

https://www.dairywest.com/2017/12/04/utah-swiss-dairy-heritage/

Books and Movies:

https://www.newglaruspubliclibrary.org/books-about-switzerland

https://stuffparentsneed.com/20-great-books-switzerland-children/

https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/switzerland/books-movies

Munich, Germany (Sept 21)

Germany has a rich cultural heritage as well as some grim historical realities.  Beautiful scenery, historic castles, and yummy foods will fill our week. 

Since my kids are still young, we will focus more on the history and heritage of Germany, and go lightly on the events surrounding the World Wars of the 20th century.



Our week's plan:
Print tickets, stamp passports
Take tourist pictures with photo props
Calculate distance and travel times
Listen to German music
Color German symbols coloring sheets and flag
Read some Grimm's Fairy Tales
Watch film adaptations of Grimm's Fairy Tales
Write some fractured fairy tales
Put on a puppet show or act out our fractured fairy tales
Throw an Oktoberfest celebration
Make some German foods
Make homemade root beer
Discuss German culture and history
Briefly touch on World Wars history
Take virtual tours of tourist attractions including castles
Design a fairytale castle and build it out of cardboard boxes
Talk about German cars and engineering



Setting the Stage at Home:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Germany-Themed-Photo-Booth-Prop-Printable-2598292 (not free)
https://www.livinglocurto.com/oktoberfest-photo-props/
https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/germany-facts.html
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/germany/
https://www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com/2020/04/germany-coloring-page.html



Tourist Attractions:
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/munich-d-ba-mun.htm
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/germany-d.htm



Virtual Tours:
https://en.360tourist.net/virtual-tours-in-germany#page=1&sort-by=date&sort-order=descending
https://www.airpano.com/360photo/Neuschwanstein-Germany-Virtual-Tour/
http://www.3dmekanlar.com/en/3d-castles-germany.html
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/mercedes-benz-museum-germany-virtual-tour



Culture and History:
https://www.studying-in-germany.org/german-culture/#:~:text=Germany%20is%20known%20as%20the,stable%20economies%20in%20the%20world.&text=It%20is%20Germania%20in%20Latin,French%20and%20Almanya%20in%20Turkish.
https://germanculture.com.ua/history/
https://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Germany.html



Foods and Festivals:
https://www.brit.co/traditional-german-foods/
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/german-cuisine/
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/german-recipes/
https://germanfoods.org/recipes/
https://www.melskitchencafe.com/15-minute-homemade-root-beer/
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/43309/homemade-root-beer/



World Wars:
https://www.britannica.com/place/Germany/World-War-I
https://www.britannica.com/place/Germany/World-War-II
https://www.natgeokids.com/za/discover/history/general-history/world-war-two/



Castles:
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-castles-in-germany/
https://www.mygermancity.com/german-castles
https://www.gettingstamped.com/castles-in-germany/
https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/castles-in-germany.html



German Engineering:
https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/business/germanys-industry-the-most-important-facts-and-figures
https://www.carlogos.org/german-car-brands/
https://www.car-brand-names.com/german-car-brands/



Books and Movies:
https://kidstravelbooks.com/product-category/europe/germany/
https://www.globetrottinkids.com/countries/germany/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&utm_content=smartloop&utm_term=46012674
https://www.millcreekent.com/products/grimms-fairy-tales

Honolulu, USA (Sept 8)

Hawaii has always been on my bucket list of vacation destinations.  It is such a beautiful and magical place!  This is our last stop in the USA before we head abroad on our Around the World trip.  Lots to learn about this week!!



Activities planned for the week:

Prep plane tickets and travel bag
Make or buy leis, photo booth props
Take tourist pictures (maybe hit up the thrift store for Hawaiian shirts)
Calculate distance and time for travel; check flight paths and review cardinal directions
Take several virtual tours from tourist attractions
Review landforms, particularly islands and archipelago
Paint/paper craft hibiscus flowers and pineapples
Learn about Polynesian culture and Hawaiian history
Read several books about Hawaii
Throw a luau for family and friends
Have a couple of movie nights to watch Lilo and Stitch and Moana
Learn about volcanoes
Take virtual tours/ watch videos of Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii
Build a volcano and make it erupt
Make a volcano lap book or report
Go over the events of the Pearl Harbor attack
Review and document what we learned




Setting the Stage at Home:

https://love-the-day.com/diy-hawaiian-luau-photobooth-props
https://www.loadette.com/shop/35-hawaiian-party-props-luau-printable-photobooth-props-hawaii-photo-booth-printable-props-luau-party-theme-decor-instant-download/
https://www.pressprintparty.com/shop/hawaiian-luau-photo-booth-props/
https://hoosierhomemade.com/luau-party-ideas/
https://frogprincepaperie.com/easy-luau-party-ideas-for-tiki-bars/
https://www.nobiggie.net/25-hawaiian-party-foods/


Popular Tourist Attractions:

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/hawaii-ushi.htm
https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/hawaii/articles/20-must-visit-attractions-in-hawaii/
https://www.travelonline.com/hawaii/attractions
https://www.hawaii.com/attractions/


Virtual Tours:

https://www.tourdeforce360.com/hawaii/
http://www.vthawaii.com/
https://www.thisweekhawaii.com/articles/180/see-hawaii-stay-unique-virtual-tours-experience-vacation/
https://www.turtlebayresort.com/photos/virtual-tours


Volcanoes:

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/bf10.sci.ps.earth.lpvibvolc/vibrant-volcanoes/
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/physical-geography/volcano-facts/
https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-volcano.htm
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/science/volcano/
https://study.com/academy/lesson/kilauea-volcano-facts-lesson-for-kids.html
https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/education/curriculummaterials.htm
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/volcanoes/teaching-resources-volcanoes.htm


Islands/Landforms:

https://kidworldcitizen.org/island-geography-lessons-plans-and-largest-islands-in-the-world/
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:landform+island
https://aroundthekampfire.com/2014/09/learning-about-landforms.html
https://www.ducksters.com/geography/islands.php
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/buac17-k2-sci-ess-landforms/landforms/
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/states/hawaii/
https://study.com/academy/lesson/how-was-hawaii-formed-lesson-for-kids.html
https://study.com/academy/lesson/archipelago-lesson-for-kids-definition-facts.html
https://www.nps.gov/teachers/classrooms/hawaiian-islands-born-of-fire.htm


Hawaii History/Polynesian Culture:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/hawaii-history-and-heritage-4164590/#:~:text=The%20Hawaiian%20Islands%20were%20first,Hawaii's%20Big%20Island%20in%20canoes.&text=The%20first%20European%20to%20set,island%20of%20Kauai%20in%201778.
https://www.gohawaii.com/hawaiian-culture/history
https://www.britannica.com/place/Hawaii-state
https://www.polynesia.com/culture-of-hawaii
https://www.britannica.com/place/Polynesia
http://www.hawaiihistory.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=ig.page&CategoryID=305
https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschool-lesson-plans/states/all-about-hawaii/
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/alalaproject/files/2016/01/TW.2016.Resources-2.pdf


Pearl Harbor:

https://www.woojr.com/pearl-harbor-for-children-lesson-plan-and-worksheets/
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/attack-pearl-harbor-teaching-guide/
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/pearl-harbor/
https://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/pearl_harbor_attack.php
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/tag/pearl-harbor/
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/students-teachers/distance-learning/k-12-distance-learning/video-archive/remember-pearl-harbor-how
https://www.nps.gov/teachers/classrooms/18arizona.htm

Books/Movies:

https://3boysandadog.com/hawaii-state-books-for-kids/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=3+Boys+and+a+Dog&utm_content=Hawaii+State+Books+for+Kids
http://adventuresinmommydom.org/hawaiian-unit-study/
https://www.lookwerelearning.com/picture-books-about-hawaii/
https://hawaiitravelwithkids.com/childrens-books-about-hawaii/
https://quickwhittravel.com/2019/02/15/movie-moments-hawaii-family-movie-night/


Crafts:

https://happybrownhouse.com/simple-science-how-to-make-a-volcano-with-kids/
https://3boysandadog.com/hawaii-crafts-for-kids/#comment-799502
https://raisingwhasians.com/moana-flower-crown-diy/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-pug
https://www.craftsonsea.co.uk/moana-crafts-and-activities-kids/
http://thebirdfeednyc.com/2016/08/21/craft-for-kids-hawaiian-lei-grass-crown/
https://play-trains.com/toy-surfboard-craft-for-kids/

Los Angeles, USA (Aug 31)

Los Angeles has so many fun attractions, it will be hard to pick where we want to focus our attention.  No fear, there's plenty to smash into a week of activities and learning!  Here's my tentative plan for the week:

Prep plane tickets and travel bag
Stamp passport
Take some pictures with red carpet and photo props
Make a Hollywood walk of fame star for each kid
Calculate distance to LA
Compare how tall the Hollywood letters with other objects
Watch some virtual tours of major tourist attractions
Virtually enjoy some theme park rides
Make a mini movie using iMovie or similar app
Have a movie night or two with popcorn and all the trimmings
Learn about LA's history
Discuss earthquakes and safety
Build some structures using various materials to test "earthquake" strength (table shaking)
Make a meal with at least 2 crops grown in California (bonus if they are actually from there/in season)
Write "If I were famous..." stories
Review favorite things from the week, write down and illustrate



Setting the Stage at Home:

https://heelsfirsttravel.boardingarea.com/2017/12/10/free-fake-plane-ticket-templates/
https://barleyandbirch.com/2016/05/freebie-plane-trip-printable-play/
https://birthdaypartyideas4u.com/free-printable-party-photobooth-props/
https://www.somethingoneverything.com/diy-movie-clapper/
https://www.partycity.com/pi-red-carpet-hollywood-party-ideas.html?start=1


Tourist Attractions:

https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/los-angeles-attractions
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g32655-Activities-Los_Angeles_California.html
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/los-angeles-us-ca-la.htm


Virtual Tours:

https://la.curbed.com/2020/3/23/21181216/museums-online-virtual-tours-los-angeles
https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/virtual-museums-tours-exhibitions
https://www.visitcalifornia.com/now/four-virtual-reality-experiences-california-theme-parks
https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/16/21222150/disneyland-virtual-rides-attractions-videos-ridethrough-walkthrough
https://practicalwanderlust.com/universal-studios-virtual-tour/


Hollywood and Movie Making:

https://hollywoodsign.org/teaching-the-sign/
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-classroom-filmmaking-resources
https://www.teachingideas.co.uk/speaking-and-listening/film-making
https://frankwbaker.com/mlc/motion-pictures-online-film-lesson-plans/
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/beth-newingham/movie-making/
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/vocabulary-learning-filmmaking-vocabulary-30683.html?tab=4
https://mediasmarts.ca/lessonplan/teaching-tv-film-production-who-does-what-lesson


Los Angeles History:

https://www.laconservancy.org/kids-teachers
https://kidskonnect.com/places/los-angeles/
https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/history-of-los-angeles/
https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Los-Angeles/275538


Baseball:

https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/fans/youth
https://abc7.com/angels-program-science-of-baseball-angel-stadium-math/879159/
https://3boysandadog.com/baseball-movies-for-kids/


Earthquakes:

https://www.calacademy.org/educators/teacher-guide-earthquakes
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/kidsLearningLinks.php
https://www.shakeout.org/california/schools/resources/index.html
https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-edu-kids-disaster-preparedness-20171027-htmlstory.html
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1508-20490-6311/fema-527.pdf
https://www.ducksters.com/science/earthquakes.php
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.lp_earthquakes/earthquakes/


Agriculture:

http://lacfb.org/education/
https://learnaboutag.org/resources/
http://www.laalmanac.com/agriculture/ag04.php
https://www.kcet.org/shows/la-foodways/los-angeles-countys-forgotten-farming-history
http://www.seecalifornia.com/farms/county-los-angeles-annual-crops.html
https://la.curbed.com/2016/4/7/11385560/los-angeles-agricultural-history-urban-farming
https://lafood.com/5-urban-farms-making-a-difference-in-los-angeles/


Craft Ideas:

https://www.craftymorning.com/fingerprint-baseball-craft-kids/
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9f/4a/b2/9f4ab298c09cfd0ac40b504978b5d761.jpg
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-Me-Book-Hollywood-Movie-Theme-Writing-Craftivity-791497 (not free)
https://www.keepcalmandmommyon.com/hollywood-walk-of-fame-star-craft/

New York City, USA (Aug 24)

New York City is such a dynamic place!  This is our first stop on our world-wide virtual vacation school.  With so many potential destinations to explore, it is easy to get all of the subjects in for the week.  The trouble will be how to cram it all into just one week...



Here is my tentative plan:

Pack our "bag" (see the pretravel post for the paper suitcase)
Print out our ticket/stamp passport
Calculate the distance to travel from our local airport to NYC, find out how long it takes to fly vs drive
Find NYC on the map, discuss what direction we need to travel from our home
Take a few tourist photos with props
Watch some virtual tours from the major attractions
Watch a video about the subway system
Read some picture books
Have a few of movie nights with movies like Annie, An American Tail, and Enchanted
Watch one broadway show
Build some lego skyscrapers and bridges while talking about architecture unique to NYC
Eat some home versions of NYC food
Explore information about various famous destinations
Have a brief discussion about 9/11 and the upcoming holiday
Have a discussion about money and the importance of the stock market to our country
Go over immigration and Ellis Island, if there's time look up ancestors that came to America in that time period
Color/draw pictures of the Statue of Liberty
Write a brief summary of favorite things learned this week, do free drawing to illustrate


Below are some awesome resources to get you started!  Be sure to check your local library for additional books and videos.

Setting the Stage at Home:

https://heelsfirsttravel.boardingarea.com/2017/12/10/free-fake-plane-ticket-templates/
https://barleyandbirch.com/2016/05/freebie-plane-trip-printable-play/
https://www.orientaltrading.com/party-supplies/apparel-and-accessories/photo-booth-props/new-york-a1-555643+1637-1.fltr?categoryFromSearch=true&rd=winter (not free)
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/279629596/35-new-york-photo-props-new-york-party (not free)


Tourist Attractions

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/new-york-city-us-ny-nyc.htm
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/attractions/new-york-attractions
https://www.nycgo.com/things-to-do/attractions


Virtual Tours

https://scholasticatravel.com/2016/03/09/new-york-city-virtual-tours/
https://www.youvisit.com/tour/nyc
https://www.toursbylocals.com/Live-Virtual-Tours?gclid=Cj0KCQjwupD4BRD4ARIsABJMmZ9D6zrtgky9xD219stQaDKRXrcHq1yAC2bXA3HZekMTn6ouD7rAQqUaAsZXEALw_wcB
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/met-360-project
https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/take-a-virtual-tour


Catch a Broadway Show!

https://www.broadwayhd.com/
https://www.playbill.com/article/16-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home
https://broadwaydirect.com/where-to-watch-musicals-online-the-musical-lovers-guide-to-streaming/


Food!

https://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1052151/new-york-city-inspired-recipes/
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-new-york-recipes/
https://ny.eater.com/maps/new-york-iconic-dishes


Movies/Books:

https://kidstravelbooks.com/best-childrens-books-for-a-trip-to-nyc/
https://www.thesurlyhousewife.com/books-about-new-york/
https://www.kitchencounterchronicle.com/top-10-new-york-city-movies-for-kids/


Teaching about 9/11:

http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/71641.htm
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/understanding-september-11/
https://www.911memorial.org/learn/students-and-teachers/lesson-plans
https://www.911memorial.org/learn/youth-and-families/talking-children-about-terrorism?%28cool%29_progeny=


Wall Street and Stock Market:

https://education.howthemarketworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/HowtheMarketWorksLesson01.pdf
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-the-stock-market-lesson-for-kids.html
https://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/01/06/six-steps-to-teaching-children-about-the-stock-market/
https://vocal.media/trader/best-stock-market-books-for-kids
https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/teach-kids-money/
https://turbo.intuit.com/blog/investments/how-the-stock-market-works-4358/
http://www.wisestockbuyer.com/stock-market-for-kids/


Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island:

https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1800s/statue_of_liberty.php
https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/education/classrooms/curriculummaterials.htm
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:statue%20of%20liberty%20activities
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/liberty-statue-lesson-plan-0026/what-is-liberty-lesson-plan-ken-burns-the-statue-of-liberty/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS6YMKlwpjs
https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschool-lesson-plans/statue-of-liberty/
https://www.nps.gov/elis/learn/education/classrooms/curriculummaterials.htm
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activities/teaching-content/interactive-tour-ellis-island-immigration-activity/
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/calendar-activities/annie-moore-becomes-first-20384.html
https://americanhistory.mrdonn.org/ellisisland.html


Other Sites:

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/grandcentral-teachersguide/
https://study.com/academy/lesson/john-d-rockefeller-lesson-for-kids-biography-facts.html
https://www.ducksters.com/biography/entrepreneurs/john_d_rockefeller.php
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:carnegie%20and%20rockefeller
https://study.com/academy/lesson/andrew-carnegie-lesson-for-kids-biography-facts.html
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/engineering/empirestatebuilding.html
https://kids.kiddle.co/Empire_State_Building
https://study.com/academy/lesson/brooklyn-bridge-facts-lesson-for-kids.html
https://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/edit/edit-brooklyn-bridge.shtml
https://oldcathedral.org/history
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/radio-city-rockettes-are-teaching-free-live-dance-classes-for-new-yorkers-stuck-at-home-040220
https://www.centralparknyc.org/blog/park-stories

Before We Travel Around the World...

Before we get to the fun part of traveling, I thought it would be a good idea to have some basic geography to hang our new destinations on.  Below are some resources I've rounded up from around the web.  Most are free, but I've marked the ones that aren't.



General Geography Fun

https://homeschoolhideout.com/15-geography-board-games/


Continents/Oceans

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzKZVa1hFmD/?igshid=1nanmj5ohg65g
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-A9qMIF_l6UX052SjJJbkFSZGVoc0Fwakk3WlVrdw/preview
http://thehelpfulgarden.blogspot.com/2011/12/continents-nomenclature-cards.html
https://montessorihelper.com/montessori-continent-nomenclature-cards-age-3-to-6
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Seven-Continents-and-Oceans-Word-Search-4277795
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f9/95/4a/f9954a1629b1fd01a28877f9d5da64f0.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c5/7e/fd/c57efd9449af20fc6d8ee48c849d09aa.jpg
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Continents-and-Oceans-Posters-and-Maps-Word-Wall-1520246 (not free)


Reading a map/Compass

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Geography-Lapbook-Passages-Maps-and-Globes-Map-Skills-Geography-Activity-828960 (not free)
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Map-Skills-Worksheets-and-Activities-1465629 (not free)
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/map-skills.html
https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/map-skills/
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/cardinal-directions-and-maps/print/
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Cardinal-Directions-and-Game-CCSS-G531-855586


Landforms

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/56/af/7a/56af7acdf759502b78ebd8bbea2c9e3b.jpg
https://www.teachjunkie.com/sciences/landforms-for-kids-activities/
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Landforms-Posters-and-Word-Wall-1519346 (not free)
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/topics/landforms/?q=&page=1&per_page=25
https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/landforms-bodies-of-water/
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/buac17-k2-sci-ess-landforms/landforms/
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/landform/599368


Habitats/Ecosystems

https://visual.ly/community/Infographics/environment/aquatic-eco-system
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/biomes-ecosystems-and-habitats/
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/animals-and-nature/habitats-and-ecosystems/
http://www.planetpals.com/habitats.html
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/habitats/
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/animals-and-nature/habitats-and-ecosystems/land-habitats/
https://ssec.si.edu/habitats


Distance/Modes of Travel

https://study.com/academy/lesson/how-to-estimate-measurements-of-distance-lesson-for-kids.html
https://kids.kiddle.co/Odometer
https://www.lingokids.com/english-for-kids/modes-of-transport
https://www.giftofcuriosity.com/sorting-land-air-and-water-transportation-modes-montessori-printable/
https://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-transportation/
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/transportation/399628
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ySC2tzlZI


Packing up

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/passport-facts.html#:~:text=A%20passport%20is%20an%20official,internationally%20recognised%20personal%20travel%20document.
https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/passport/276301
https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com/2012/10/in-art-room-packing-our-bags.html
https://www.livinglifeandlearning.com/printable-passport-for-kids.html

Around the World 2020-2021

For the new school year, I will be doing a virtual travel series each week with a new destination.  I will link the things I have found around the web and Pinterest so you can find them easily.



The locations we will visit (tentative dates):

New York City, USA (Aug 24)
Los Angeles, USA (Aug 31)
Honolulu, USA (Sept 8)
Bern, Switzerland (Sept 14)
Munich, Germany (Sept 21)
Paris, France (Sept 28)
Rome, Italy (Oct 5)
Edinburgh, Scotland (Oct 13)
Barcelona, Spain (Oct 19)
London, England (Oct 26)
Mexico City, Mexico (Nov 2)
Mumbai, India (Nov 9)
Vienna, Austria (Nov 16)
Athens, Greece (Nov 30)
Holidays Around the World (Dec 7 & 14)
Helsinki, Finland (Jan 4)
Amsterdam, Netherlands (Jan 11)
Moscow, Russia (Jan 19)
Prague, Czech Republic (Jan 25)
Shanghai, China (Feb 1)
Hong Kong, China (Feb 8)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Feb 15)
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Fed 22)
Lima, Peru (Mar 1)
Dublin, Ireland (Mar 15)
Toronto, Canada (Mar 22)
Tel Aviv, Israel (Mar 29)
Tokyo, Japan (Apr 5)
Bali, Indonesia (Apr 12)
Cairo, Egypt (Apr 19)
Sydney, Australia (Apr 26)
Auckland, New Zealand (May 3)
Bangkok, Thailand (May 10)
Nairobi, Kenya (May 17)
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador (May 24)

This is 36 weeks worth of material, which is the typical school year length.  If you have questions, or want any specific files that aren't listed on each blog, email me!  emeraldisleeducation@gmail.com

Bon Voyage!

Cami