✈️ Your students will love learning about the Three Branches of Government in the United States with this Virtual Field Trip digital resource. In this interactive cross-curricular social studies activity, students practice reading and writing skills while learning all about the three branches of government. Students take a virtual bus tour through Washington D.C., exploring five different landmarks: The White House, The Capital Building, The Supreme Court Building, The Washington Monument, and The Lincoln Memorial. At each stop, students learn about the primary functions and powers of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, as well as the separation of powers and checks and balances. Students will explore the roles and responsibilities of the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, and Supreme Court Justices.

⚡ This Three Branches of Government Virtual Field Trip Digital Activity comes in the following interactive formats:

• BRAND NEW! MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource – MagiCore WebLink resources integrate browser-based technology with proven learning strategies to keep kids engaged and learning. This interactive format contains elements like voiceovers, animation, embedded videos, and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities that are impossible in Google and other commonly used formats. If you used a MagiCore Webscape, then you know how amazing these resources are. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you’ll never look at Google Slides the same way again. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself!

• Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom with device access. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely. Both formats can be set up to track user responses for teacher review.

✨ This digital resource is the perfect way to ignite your students’ curiosity while practicing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. With custom videos, informative texts, and interactive activities, students will learn the structure and functions of each branch of the federal government. Whether you’re teaching history or just looking for an exciting way to enhance your lessons, this immersive experience is sure to inspire and captivate your students.

*Please note: This resource includes custom videos and links to YouTube, so ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. Although great care has been taken to ensure all content is appropriate for the stated grade levels, each classroom is unique, and it is recommended that teachers review all content prior to use. I recommend embedding the videos to avoid ads and other content that may be inappropriate. Instructions for embedding the videos are included and it should only take a few minutes. Also, keep in mind that any links to third-party content may be changed or removed by the content owner. All links are reviewed regularly; however, if you find a broken link, please let me know so I can update the resource accordingly.

Key Features:

✏️ Custom Videos – This Virtual Field Trip to the Dinosaur Dig incorporates custom video content created by MagiCore Academy, which provides age-appropriate learning and keeps students engaged.

✏️ Engaging Interactive Slides, Maps, and Virtual Video Read Alouds – Interactive slides, maps, and videos take students inside the action.

✏️ Reading Comprehension – Integrates key reading comprehension skills, multimedia, multiple sources, compare and contrast, and more.

✏️ Writing & Social Studies—This virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them. Interactive slides and writing prompts allow students to explore their reactions and share their thoughts and ideas.

How to Use a Virtual Field Trip:

This Virtual Field Trip to Dinosaur Dig & Paleontology is the perfect activity for:

⭐️ Fun Fridays

⭐️ Rewards

⭐️ End of Science Unit

⭐️ Whole Class

⭐️ Small Groups

⭐️ Enrichment

⭐️ Centers

There are so many ways to use these engaging and meaningful activities in your classroom. If you’re looking for more ways to explore learning with Virtual Field Trips you can LEARN MORE here.

What’s Included:

1. History of the White House
2. Where Is the White House?
3. Before You Go: What’s a Democracy?
4. Let’s Take a Tour of Washington D.C.
5. The Three Branches of Government
6. Stop #1: The White House
7. The Executive Branch at the White House
8. The Executive Branch: The President
9. The Executive Branch: True or False
10. Let’s Explore: The White House
11. Stop #2: The U.S. Capitol Building
12. The Legislative Branch at the U.S. Capitol
13. What Does the Legislative Branch do?
14. Let’s Recap: The Powers of Congress
15. Stop #3: The Supreme Court Building
16. The Judicial Branch at Supreme Court
17. Let’s Learn: What Can the Justices Do?
18. Checks and Balances
19. Let’s Review: The 3 Branches of Government
20. Compare & Contrast: The 3 Branches
21. Stop #4: The Washington Monument
22. The Washington Monument Timeline
23. Stop #5: The Lincoln Memorial
24. Reflection

*Answer key included

Time to Complete:

This virtual field trip takes approximately 1 hour to complete. The time it takes to complete can vary based on your students. It can be completed in one session or broken up into multiple sessions.

Copyright & Terms of Use

For copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used, please review the Terms of Use Page.