Memorial Day Virtual Field Trip Digital Resource Reading Writing Video Activity

Virtual Field Trip: Arlington for Memorial Day

✈️ Take your students on a Memorial Day journey with this Virtual Field Trip to Arlington National Cemetery. In this interactive Memorial Day digital resource, students learn about the U.S. Military before taking a journey through the cemetery to explore its history and cultural importance. Students learn about Arlington House, Alexander T. Augusta, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Changing of the Guard, becoming a Sentinel, Taps, President John F. Kennedy’s Gravesite, and more, collecting stickers along the way to add to their ‘Remembrance Scrapbook.” This is a fun and meaningful activity that will enrich your students’ understanding of the Memorial Day holiday and one of America’s most patriotic historical landmarks.

⚡ This Memorial Day Virtual Field Trip Digital Activity comes in the following interactive formats:

• BRAND NEW! MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource – MagiCore WebLink integrates browser-based technology with proven learning strategies to keep kids engaged and learning. This interactive format features elements such as voiceovers, animation, embedded videos, and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities, which are not possible 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 for Memorial Day is a dynamic resource integrating social studies with reading and other skills. Students complete reading and writing assignments, make video observations, and complete intellectually stimulating activities. Seamlessly blending key facets of reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, interdisciplinary studies, and more, this field trip cultivates vital academic skills while providing a fun and engaging experience.

*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 the process should take only a few minutes to complete. Additionally, please note that any links to third-party content may be modified or removed by the content owner at any time. All links are reviewed regularly; however, if you encounter a broken link, please notify me so I can update the resource accordingly.

Features:

✏️ Custom Videos & First Person Video Content — This Memorial Day virtual field trip activity features a blend of custom video content created by MagiCore Academy and YouTube video links, providing age-appropriate learning that keeps students engaged.

✏️Engaging Interactive Elements & Virtual Video Tours – Interactive elements and 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 gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and utilizes writing prompts to explore their reactions and ideas.

How to Use a Virtual Field Trip:

This Virtual Field Trip for Memorial Day is the perfect activity for:

⭐️ Fun Fridays

⭐️ Rewards

⭐️ End of Science Unit

⭐️ Whole Class

⭐️ Small Groups

⭐️ Enrichment

⭐️ Centers

⭐️ More!

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. The United States Military Passage
2. What is Memorial Day? Video
3. Arlington National Cemetery Video
4. Remembrance Scrapbook
5. Arlington House
6. Alexander T. Augusta Video
7. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Passage
8. Residents of Arlington Cemetery
9. Let’s Read! The Poppy Lady
10. Changing of the Guard Video
11. How to Become a Sentinel
12. Who Was John F. Kennedy?
13. John F. Kennedy’s Gravesite
14. The Eternal Flame
15. “Taps” Performance Video
16. More Notable Gravesites Interactive

Answer Key Included

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

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• 2nd & 3rd Grade: With teacher modeling, whole class, or small groups.
• 4th & 5th Grade: Independent for on-level students.

Copyright & Terms of Use

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