Journey into the heart of CNN Worldwide for an exciting glimpse of news and broadcasting in action! The Inside CNN Studio Tour takes you behind the scenes of the Global Headquarters of CNN in Atlanta.
The mission of the International Spy Museum is to educate the public about espionage in an engaging manner and to provide a dynamic context that fosters understanding of its important role in and impact on current and historic events. The Museum focuses on human intelligence and reveals the role spies have played in world events throughout history.
The Natural History Museum's web site allows those interested biodiversity, minerology, paleontology, entomology, zoology and more to take a peak at the museum's collections. Read about current research or view live online lectures by professionals in the field.
The Atlanta History Center in Atlanta, Georgia offers programs & education as well as tours of the museums, houses, and gardens located at the center. Learn all about the rich history of Atlanta.
An old (1901) lumber camp with its steam locomotive have been converted into a state park. The buildings and log flumes have been restored. You board the steam engine at the bottom of the mountain, ride up to the town, and explore at your leisure. It is great for train lovers, history lovers, and nature buffs as well.
The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained. During the past 25 years, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry, and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops and the hands-on Museum, as well as Distance Learning and Outreach Programs.
The Center of Science and Industry offers an array of educational resources. Their website includes online interactive experiences, simple science experiments, the latest science news, and more educational programs. The COSI science center offers interactive Learning Worlds, theaters, an outdoor science park and exhibit galleries.
Workshops offer your child the opportunity to investigate the Museum's unique collections and specimens, venture into various cultures, and wonder at the human body through activities, experiments, and crafts. We also offer parent-child workshops, so you can explore the world together. The Adult Programs Department offers a year-round selection of courses, workshops, and lectures for the 18-and-older crowd. Classes are on subjects ranging from Artifact Illustration to Space Art, and slide
presentations from visiting scientists and Museum curators.
Discovery Cove is for the entire family, featuring once-in-a-lifetime, up-close and one-on-one encounters with dolphins and other exotic marine animals.
The EcoTarium is an ecology museum located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The museum includes a planetarium, animal exhibits, a "tree walk," train ride for young children, and many hands-on exhibits. Special educational programs are frequently offered. The mission of the EcoTarium is to promote appreciation, increase knowledge and foster stewardship of New England environments by stimulating learning about the world in which we live.
Housed within the walls of San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a collage of over 650 science, art, and human perception exhibits and serves as a leader in the movement to promote museums as educational centers. The Exploratorium was founded in 1969 by noted physicist and educator Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, who devoted his efforts to it -- and was its director -- until his death in 1985.
This 160,000 square foot museum, the only natural history museum in the world located in a natural environment, opened in 1992. In 2001 Fernbank became the first museum in the world to display the world's largest dinosaur, Argentinosaurus. This gargantuan sauropod is now a permanent feature in the Museum's 86-foot tall atrium along with the world's largest carnivorous dinosaur, Giganotosaurus, a flock of pterosaurs and a variety of other contemporaneous species in the Museum's newest permanent exhibition, Giants of the Mesozoic.
There are interesting shows on astronomy, physics, and space science at the Fiske Planetarium. These are on a regular basis and are appropriate for children of all ages. "The planetarium environment has a unique "surround" environment provided by no other medium. It immerses the audience in a three-dimensional dome that is capable of reproducing the night sky at any place on Earth and any time in history."
The Franklin Institute Science Museum is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their Web site offers many online exhibits as well as information for teachers.
The Green River Preserve is a magnificent 3,400 acre wildlife preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Protected by the Schenck family for two generations, it is one of the finest private wildlife preserves in Western N.C. The Preserve is also a coed summer camp designed especially for rising 4th through 9th grade bright young naturalists.
This Atlanta art museum offers an impressive high art collection from various periods, as well as folk art and photography.
The Museum has many excellent exhibits ranging from actual artifacts to relevant installations about current events such as Intrepid Remembers 9.11 and Defending our Future. Ride in the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, visit the Virtual Flight Zone or spend all day on beautiful ships overlooking the Hudson River!
Legoland is a fantastic themepark, located in California just north of San Diego. It is not nearly as crowded as Disneyland, and has great rides, shows, and fun activities. The rides include the Dragon Coaster (a mild roller coaster), the TechniCoaster (a fast roller coaster with a big drop and fun turns), and the AquaZone Waveracer (where you might get wet). There is also a great play structure. Children will also have a chance to build, program and control their own robots after creating them from scratch.
The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and is one of the premier university museums in the country.
The collections span the globe and the centuries. The Carlos maintains the largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas. The Museum is home to collections of 19th and 20th-century sub-Saharan African art and European and American works from the Renaissance to the present.
The Office of Educational Programs at the Michael C. Carlos Museum offers a wide variety of engaging programs for the Emory community, children and families, and students and teachers. Programs include lectures, concerts, tours, and workshops.
This is a great museum with lots of great collections. The Museum has twelve departments - Biological Oceanography, Entomology, Herpetology, Ichthyology, Invertebrate Paleontology, Invertebrate Zoology, Mammalogy, Marine Biology, Mollusks, Ornithology, Population Genetics, and Vertebrate Paleontology. They also have publications available to members: Breviora, Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Checklist of Birds of the World, Nuttall Ornithological Club, Occasional Papers on Mollusks, OEBServer
Ornithological Gazetteers of the Neotropics, PSYCHE (A Journal of Entomology).
The Museum of Science and Industry's mission is to inspire the inventive genius in everyone. We inspire by making our exhibits, collections and content accessible to all of our audiences through informal, hands-on experiences. Why inspire? We can only guess how many youngsters decided to become biologists or doctors, geneticists or chemists or rocket scientists, right here.
New York City’s only hands-on science and technology center. The Hall features more than 225 hands-on exhibits on biology, chemistry and physics. There are also Astroclub Meetings twice each month. Hidden Kingdoms, World of Molecules, Science Playground, AIDS, Realm of the Atom, Sound Sensations are just some of the amazing areas to explore.
The Philadelphia Zoo is known as America's first zoo.
Throughout its history, America's first zoo has played a monumental role in educating the public about exotic animals, promoting and participating in worldwide conservation efforts for endangered wildlife, and providing exceptional recreational opportunities for families.
Visit The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, located in the heart of Druid Hill Park, and begin a journey around the world that will bring you face-to-face with more than 2,000 amazing animals.
The Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery offers year-round, hands-on educational programs to people of all ages to foster a lifelong appreciation of the environment and to promote an environmentally aware, responsible and ecologically sound community. Summer programs, school year programs, and outreach programs are available.
Discover the magic of a fairy-tale garden with a visit to Enchanted Woods, a unique children's garden at Winterthur. In a three-acre plot of the Winterthur Garden, the fairy folk created a magical landscape for children of all ages! Canopied by majestic oak trees, Enchanted WoodsTM has been taken over by the woodland fairies who live here and is transformed into a place of enchantment, mystery, and discovery. From the Tulip Tree House to the Faerie Cottage, children will find a new world to explore.
The Youth Writing Festivals at Calvin College are for young people in grades 1-12. They include a writing contest and workshops for young writers featuring established authors and illustrators.
The Academy of Natural Sciences, established in 1812, is the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas. It's recognized internationally for its vast collections, research, exhibits, and educational programs. The Academy’s collection of over 17 million cataloged natural history specimens and artifacts is among the 10 largest in the U.S.
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) advances the understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy by providing leadership and resources for qualified researchers to conduct basic research at the frontiers of high energy physics and related disciplines. Fermilab conducts basic research into particle physics. The laboratory grounds offer an ample supply of open country for various recreational activities. From picnicking on the restored prairie to bicycling on their series of trails, you will find Fermilab's campus to be an endless source of outdoor enjoyment.
The Folger Shakespeare Library is an independent research library located on Capitol Hill. A magnet for scholars from around the globe, the Folger is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, as well as magnificent collections of other rare Renaissance books and manuscripts on all disciplines—history and politics, theology and exploration, law and the arts.
This was the site of the largest Civil War battle ever waged in the Western Hemisphere. The Battle of Gettysburg opened on July 1, 1863 and closed two days later with the climactic "Pickett's charge". Historians have referred to the Battle of Gettysburg as the "High Water Mark of the Confederacy".
The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum is part of the Presidential Library system administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, a Federal government agency. The Museum of the Jimmy Carter Library includes photographs and historical memorabilia from the Carter presidency (1976 - 1981).
Where else in the world do history and the future, nature and technology, young and old meet for an unforgettable and inspirational journey through space and time? The Kennedy Space Center has hosted millions of guests from around the world for more than 30 years -- telling the story of how the United States built a space program that launched men to the moon, orbited satellites that have improved our lives, and sent probes into distant space to solve the mysteries of the cosmos.
The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site includes a number of facilities that are operated in partnership with the National Park Service, Ebenezer Baptist Church and The King Center. Within these facilities the visitor can learn about Dr. King's life and and his influence on others.
In 1969, a group of women and men of Seneca Falls created the National Women's Hall of Fame, believing that the contribution of American women deserved a permanent home in the small village where it all began. The Hall is home to exhibits, artifacts of historical interest, a research library and office. The National Women's Hall of Fame, a national membership organization, holds as its mission: To honor in perpetuity these women, citizens of the United States of America whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, government, the humanities, philanthropy and science, have been the greatest value for the development of their country.
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is based on the understanding that science is the process through which we come to understand our world, and that play is the way children do science. Thus, we are a place where play and learning come together so that visitors of all ages can explore the wonders of the world.
The Boston Museum of Science features permanent and changing exhibits on biology, astronomy, paleontology, geology and technology. It also has live animal exhibits, a planetarium and educational programs.
The Crayola FACTORY® is full of exciting hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Explore the different studios and discover new materials and techniques. Don't miss our special Workshop Studio programs. We offer everything from storytelling to artist-in-residence programs.
The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center's mission is to initiate and conduct archaeological research and public education programs in partnership with Native Americans and institutions with common interests. The Center is dedicated to understanding, teaching, and preserving the rich history of the ancient Pueblo Indians who inhabited the American Southwest. Our campus-based programs incorporate current research findings from field excavations and allow you to participate in the actual research process.
The mission of the New England Aquarium is to increase understanding of aquatic life and environments, to enable people to act to conserve the world of water, and to provide leadership for the preservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources. This mission is fulfilled through exhibits, and through education, conservation and research programs. Exhibits showcase the diversity, importance and beauty of aquatic life and habitats, and highlight critical aquatic conservation issues. Programs emphasize species, habitats, and issues critical to New England.
Seaworld offers a variety of educational program and camps for students at their various locations across the country. Their educational programs are great for class field trips, homeschool students and K-12 students.
This Phoenix-based science center is one of the most interactive facilities in the country. Childrens' programs include a series of science camps (ages 6-11), computer classes and more. With over 300 hands-on exhibits, a giant-screen theater, a computerized plantetarium, multimedia classrooms and more, the Arizona Science Center is sure to keep students busy for hours. A number of teacher resources are available as well.
Founded in 1853 as the first scientific institution in the West, the California Academy of Sciences' mission is to explore and explain the natural world. With eight scientific research departments, the Academy's natural history collections are utilized by scientists from around the world. Our scientists discover, collect and study invaluable specimens of animals, plants, minerals and anthropological artifacts from around the world.
The Delaware Museum of Natural History opened its doors in 1972 to excite and inform people about the natural world through exploration and discovery. Encounter life-sized dinosaurs, look beneath the seas, experience an African watering hole, come face-to-face with a jaguar, marvel at the diversity of birds and shells from around the world.
This non-profit organization was established in France in 1978. It arranges long-term language immersion exchanges for students ages 9-16. American students are paired with a student of their own age in France, Spain, or Germany. After the two are matched, they spend a year together: six months in their own country, with their own family, and six months with their exchange partner’s family. Teens 14 and up can participate for a period of as short as three months.
Global Student Experience (GSE) offers summer, quarter, semester, and year-long study abroad programs in Europe, Australia, and South America. Students expand their college education by studying in Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Paris, Florence, Rome, London, Sydney, Guadalajara, and Buenos Aires.
Learning Programs International (LPI) was established in 1989 to provide an academically challenging and culturally thorough study abroad program for U.S. high school students. Based in Austin, Texas, LPI works closely with fully-accredited foreign universities and the LPI resident staff in each program location to provide cultural activities, tutoring services, language exchanges, volunteer opportunities, and numerous possibilities for improving language performance. Students earn college credit, experience another culture and explore the area around their program city through cultural excursions.
The Traveling School is a semester-long program for girls 15-18 who wish to enhance their traditional academic experience with an overseas adventure. This non-profit is dedicated to the values of building self-esteem, increasing tolerance, creating cultural awareness, and encouraging academic exploration.
Students earn full academic credit for seven semester courses in math, history, science, language arts, foreign language, PE, and global studies. The innovative and interesting curriculum takes full advantage of the environment and the culture overseas. The Traveling School works with students and their regular home high schools to ensure students receive full academic credit towards graduation.
THINK Global School (TGS) is an agile, mobile school with an expansive world view. It gives its students a profound understanding of the complexity of global issues and the ways they intersect with our everyday lives. TGS is a private non-profit high school that travels the world, allowing the students to study in three new international cities each academic year. Students travel to a different international city every trimester, learning the history and culture of each city – all based in a rigorous academic curriculum.
Choose from several Academic Study Associates (ASA) programs that allow students to travel, learn, have fun and experience other cultues. Whether you want to improve your SAT scores, explore exotic locations and cultures, take challenging classes, improve your language skills, and discover experiences with new friends, ASA has a variety of academically challenging and socially exciting programs.
The National Young Scholars Program (NYSP) is designed and created specifically for the nation's most outstanding 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students, each of whom have been personally selected for nomination by a teacher. NYSP is a renaissance of interactive, hands-on learning for young leaders eager for knowledge and ready to celebrate the joy of discovery.
This website provides information on interesting tours and sites around the United States involving engineering. Do you realize that everything around you that makes your life easier and more fun, nearly everything that make our economy go, has been created by an engineer? So when you take a trip - either around your neck of the woods or around the country - you'll find countless sights that help tell the engineering story. The sights listed here are certainly not the only ones, but they're a sampling of activities creative marvels, and thrills that will help get you started. Take a look: Engineers turn ideas into reality!
This website celebrates American imagination and industry. What better way to appreciate those qualities than to visit and tour America at work. The information on this site is maintained by many people throughout the United States who enjoy visiting American industry. Simply click on a state and see what factory tours are available!
This website is a useful database for educational virtual field trips, distance learning and more. The search directory allows members a free search for specific trips as well as providing a centralized area for providers to advertise their events.
This interactive website sponsored by the Association of Children's Museums contains a searchable database of national and international children's museums.
This page on Renzulli.com shows educators how to use virtual field trips to excite and motivate students. The organizers have catalogued outstanding virtual field trips in a wide variety of content areas.
NSLI-Y participants are encouraged to further develop their skills throughout their university education and professional lives. After serving as unofficial representatives overseas, participants remain engaged in the international arena. Their insight into other cultures and languages will play a lasting role in shaping their lives and communities.
Planet Gap Year aims to create the first interactive on-line community for U.S. high school graduates and college students to plan a productive gap year, for some students the year between high school graduation and the start of their university career.