Take your kids around the world on Google+.[/caption]Virtual field trips have been around for a long time, but the ease of conferencing via Google Hangouts has finally made them accessible to just about any classroom with a decent Internet connection.
Google kicked off its "Connected Classrooms" in August. Today's schedule offered virtual field trips from the Seattle Aquarium, the Minnesota Zoo, and an airplane hangar in Switzerland that is home to the Solar Impulse experimental airplane.
The search giant has partnered with over twenty labs, museums, Nasa, and historical societies to create a varied set of experiences. A handy calendar lets educators search for upcoming events but also easily go back and watch previously recorded events. All events are free.
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