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Distance Learning
Guide to Using Distance Learning Lab in HC Schools
A Virtual Journey into the Universe (for grades 5 - 12)
This free online activity puts students in the cockpit of a space shuttle as they explore the solar system. Students land on each planet, where they find information about previous explorations of the planet, the planet's exterior features, composition, and satellites. Students can also engage in the interactive activities to learn more about various planetary features.
Virtual Space Tour (for grades 5 - 12)
An animated encyclopedia that allows students to take a virtual tour of space, learning about the unique features of comets, asteroids, and each planet along the way.
Celestia is a free space simulation that lets students explore the universe in three dimensions. Students can travel throughout the solar system to any of over 100,000 stars, or even beyond the galaxy.
The Clay Center, Charleston, WV
Through live videoconferencing, students can participate in two-way and fully interactive conversations with museum educators. Programs are designed for grades K-5 and curriculum guides that include extension activities are included with each lesson.
eMissions - Challenger Learning Center
Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley
Two Way Interactive Connections in Education
IP Videoconferencing Directory
Resource List of Content Providers
Virtual Field Trips and Web Museums
Educational Virtual Field Trips
Regional Educational Technology Consortium (Funded by U.S. Dept. of Ed.)
Video Distance Learning Content Providers
Distance Learning / Virtual Field Trips
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Two-Way Interactive Communications in Education
SouthwestNet Distance Learning
Distance Education Clearinghouse
Videoconferencing Resource Links, AT&T
Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration
Interactive Introduction to Videoconferencing
Selected Videoconference Programs
Videoconference Programs Database
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