Salem Witch Trials Virtual Field Trip Digital Resource Halloween Activities

Description

Virtual Field Trip: Salem Witch Trials

✨ This Salem Witch Trials Virtual Field Trip digital resource Halloween activity takes students on a trip through time to visit Salem, MA, during the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. In this interactive cross-curricular Halloween activity, students practice key skills while exploring the history of Salem and learning about the witch trials and the impact they still have on modern Salem. Students visit historic landmarks and important sites like the Witch House, Salem Pioneer Village, and the Salem Witch Trials Memorial as they practice key reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Students also explore various primary sources from the infamous Witch Trials, including legal documents and journal entries from the time.

⚡ This Salem Witch Trials 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 virtual field trip to the Salem Witch Trials in Salem, Massachusetts, is a dynamic resource that integrates social studies with reading skills, reading and writing assignments, video observations, and intellectually stimulating activities. Seamlessly blending key facets of reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, interdisciplinary studies, and more, this field trip is a great way to practice key skills while providing a fun and exciting journey.

✨ Perfect educational activity for Halloween, Fall, or a unit on Salem Witch Trials.

*Please note: If you intend to use the Google Slides or Seesaw versions of this Salem Witch Trials resource, please note that the custom videos are hosted on YouTube so please ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. The WebLink format does not require YouTube access. 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.

**Due to the sensitive nature of the events that occurred during the Salem Witch Trials, please be sure you and your students are comfortable with this topic before purchasing.

Features:

✏️ Custom Videos—This Salem Witch Trials Virtual Field Trip incorporates custom video content created by MagiCore Academy, providing engaging age-appropriate learning.

✏️ Engaging Interactive Slides, Maps, and Virtual Tours—Interactive slides, maps, and videos take students inside the action.

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

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

How to Use a Virtual Field Trip:

This Virtual Field Trip to Halloween Around the World 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.

Teachers & Students ❤️LOVE❤️ This Resource:

★ Rebecca C. said, “Amazing!! We did this activity on the day before Halloween, and my students LOVED it! They were so quiet and engaged. I’ve never heard them that quiet! Such a fun activity. They didn’t even realize they were learning!”

★ Andrea B. said, “I needed a fun October themed activity for my students to use for a few days! This resource was perfect and the information was age appropriate! I love all things Salem and this was the perfect resource! They loved going on the virtual field trip and watching the videos!”

★ Tonya F. said, “By far the favorite resource I used to teach The Salem Witch Trials! I’ve purchased 6 of these different virtual field trips, and not a single one has been disappointing.”

What’s Included?

1. The History Behind Salem
2. Field Trip Map
3. Build Background: The Salem Witch Trials
4. My Passport
5. Salem Pioneer Village
6. Salem Witch Museum
7. Primary Sources: Tituba, Samuel Sewall, A Letter
8. The Witch House
9. Salem Witch Trials Memorial
10. Film and Television in Salem
11. Send a Postcard
12. Credits

*Answer Key Included

Time to Complete:

This virtual field trip takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. The time 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.