Build student skills in observation, communication, questioning and critical thinking as they explore field stations and marine laboratories around the world.
- To access to free university and K-12 instructor guides, register and then login. Guides will become visible on Virtual Visits pages.
- Connect with other instructors using virtual materials in their classrooms or with field stations and marine laboratory staff.
Students learn observation, communication, questioning and critical thinking skills with a series of self-guided scaffolded exercises. Concepts are aligned with the 4DEE framework and NGSS standards.
- Instructor guides appear on individual video pages when you Register/Log-in to the The Virtual Field website.
Students learn about the process of research and interact with researchers at their field sites. Events are informal and give insight into the professional life of scientists.
- Live Events: See Events calendar. Instructor materials are sent to you when you register for the event.
- Recorded Events: When you Register/Log-in to The Virtual Field website, instructor materials appear on individual video pages.
Students explore ecosystems across latitudes and seasonally in this collection of 360 videos.
Supplement your curriculum with virtual live events targeting audiences of all ages. Check the Events calendar frequently. It is updated by field stations and marine laboratories as events are scheduled.
A variety of educational materials from field stations and marine laboratories are available and include curriculum, professional videography, virtual maps, imagery, live camera feeds and more.
Interested in creating your own videos? These tips and tricks help you with the basics of smartphone videography in the field.