Virtual School Field Trip

The Field Trip

Welcome to the Virtual School Field Trip! The following links will guide you through the segments of your experience.

Here is how it works:

  1. Introduction
    Read through this with your class.
  2. Bevans Mine Video Tour Guide
    Teachers (and students) can follow along with this outline while watching the 25-minute video. Vocabulary and opportunities to learn "The Rest of the Story" about key concepts are indicated.
    Watch Video (Press white play button in center of MP4 video on this page).
  3. Illustrated Glossary
    Define important terms and assign fill-in-the-blank exercises if desired.
  4. The Rest of the Story
    Explore fascinating optional subjects raised in the introduction and the video.
  5. Activities
    These fun activities are indicated in The Rest of the Story chapter. Find links below.

Activities

Answer Keys for Teachers

Bevans Mine Tour Video

The Virtual School Field Trip was made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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