⭐️Let’s all take a field trip! In this Virtual Field Trip, students take a walk through the Boston Freedom Trail for an exciting and educational cross-curricular learning experience! Students will learn about the history behind the 16 stops on the Boston Freedom Trail, such as the Boston Common Stop, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, Kings Chapel, and Boston Latin School. This virtual field trip in Google Slides & Seesaw contains video links, images, reading passages, exercises, writing activities, and more.

⭐️This resource integrates a variety of social studies, critical thinking, and reading skills. Students also complete reading and writing assignments along with watching videos and completing thought-provoking exercises. Incorporates key reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, interdisciplinary studies, and other skills.

*Please note: This resource includes links to YouTube videos, 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.

Features:

✏️Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for classroom and distance learning. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely.

✏️Engaging Interactive Maps & Virtual Video Tours – Interactive maps & virtual video tours take students inside the action.

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

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

What’s Included?

1. What do you know? Photo Analysis
2. Let’s Explore: Massachusetts
3. Freedom Trail Map
4. Boston, MA Passport
5. Let’s Explore: The Freedom Trail
6. Stop 1: Boston Common
7. Stop 2: Massachusetts State House
8. Stop 3: Park Street Church
9. Stop 4: Granary Burying Ground
10. Stop 5: Kings Chapel
11. Stop 6: Boston Latin School
12. Stop 7: Old Corner Bookstore
13. Stop 8: Old South Meeting House
14. Stop 9 & 10 Old State House & Boston Massacre Site
15. Stop 11: Faneuil Hall
16. Stop 12: Paul Revere House
17. Stop 13: Old North Church
18. Stop 14: Copp’s Hill Burying Ground
19. Stop 15: USS Constitution
20. Stop 16: Bunker Hill Monument
21. Travel Journal
22. Other Places to Travel

Answer Key Included

Take a closer look at what this virtual field trip looks like in this video preview.

This resource is suitable for grades 4+:

• Due to the historical heavy content, this resource is best for 4th grade and up. Students should have some context of the Revolutionary War before completing independently.

Time to Complete:

This virtual field trip takes approximately 45 minutes to 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

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