Blogging From A to Z Challenge: V is for Virtual Field Trips

As you must know by now, I'm taking part in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. My theme this year is 26 Super Fun Learning Activities You Can Do From Home. That's right, I'm conjuring up 26 "educational" ideas to keep you busy while you're safe at home. But don't get too hung up on the word "educational"—so far, they've all been fun activities. Don't believe me? Check out the links to my past posts below.

I kicked off the challenge with Art for the letter A. Next up was B was for Baking. My sister and I did some chemistry for the letter "C," and I rounded off the first week with a family dance off. "E" was for exercise (which was way more fun than you think) and "F" was all about family. We got our hands dirty with some gardening,  celebrated Poetry Month and the letter "H" by writing haikus, and of course, "I" was for Invention. Week two ended with juggling.

Next up was knitting, learning a new language, and some fun math. Honest—we used a deck of cards and everything! For "N" I linked to a few nature activities and "O" was for Origami. To cap off the week, I shared my grandma's famous "play dough" recipe—and some ways you can create with it.

But wait, there's more! This week started with quicksand, Tuesday we talked about reading, and Wednesday was all about science. On Thursday, I challenged you to make a COVID-19 Time Capsule with your family, and yesterday we created umbrellas...for the rain that never came. At least not where I live.

We're capping the week off with "V." Scroll down!

V is for Virtual Field Trips

Oh the places you'll go...virtually, of course!

I know, no one wants to stay inside when the weather is so great (looks like another sunny day!), but you have plenty of time to explore cool (and educational!) "online" destinations.

It's hard not to pay attention to the news these days—Mom has it on even when she's on the elliptical! I don't watch it that closely, but I am a bit interested in politics and so this online tour of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa was kind of interesting. Some of those rooms might be a good place to set one of my stories...

If travel is more your thing, why not head to the Canadian Arctic? (Virtually! I'm happy to see the snow gone here.) Did you know that in Iqaluit, Canada, you can travel the snowy trails by dog sled? I'd love to do that. You can do that closer to home, of course, but check out the pictures of Iqaluit—it looks beautiful. And cold. Brrrr.

Looking for something a bit warmer? This link will take you to all kinds of farm tours. You can learn about dairy production, visit a sheep farm, "pick apples" from a virtual orchard, and so much more. I know a lot about canola because my grandparents own a canola farm, but I'm excited to learn more about where our food comes from!

That's probably enough to get you started, but try Googling some of your favourite places—like the Tyrell Dinosaur Museum in Drumhellar, AB. Most places are offering virtual tours...and many of them are free.

Gotta jet! My parents have a busy weekend planned—time to get the yard ready for planting. Dad says he's going to need extra time to tackle Mom's growing To Do list...

Have a great weekend. Don't forget, the Blogging From A to Z Challenge takes a break tomorrow, but the final few days kicks off Monday. See you then!

~ Chase Superman Duffy