Environmental Issues and Virtual Field Trips

Michelle McDonald introduces a virtual field trip for Earth Day, set up in Google Slides and requiring Google Earth and YouTube. The trip covers various global locations, exploring environmental issues like coral bleaching, deforestation, air pollution, and water crises. Students are encouraged to reflect on these issues and take action in their communities. The trip aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of environmental challenges and solutions.

What is the primary platform recommended for the virtual field trip?

• Google Earth

• MapQuest

• Google Maps

• Bing Maps

What is the first step in the virtual field trip process?

• Exploring the Great Barrier Reef

• Watching a video on Earth Day

• Assessing students' prior knowledge

• Traveling to the Amazon Rainforest

Which environmental issue is highlighted during the Great Barrier Reef exploration?

• Deforestation

• Coral bleaching

• Air pollution

• Plastic waste

What is the second location visited in the virtual field trip?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Great Pacific Garbage Patch

• Mozambique, Africa

• Delhi, India

Which environmental issue is associated with the Amazon Rainforest?

• Water scarcity

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Coral bleaching

What is the focus of the exploration in Delhi, India?

• Water crisis

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• Coral bleaching

Which country is explored to understand the fresh water crisis?

• Australia

• India

• Mozambique

• Brazil

What environmental challenge is highlighted in the Arctic exploration?

• Deforestation

• Shrinking sea ice

• Air pollution

• Coral bleaching

What is the final task for students in the virtual field trip?

• Watch a video

• Write a reflection

• Explore the Amazon Rainforest

• Visit the Great Barrier Reef

What is the purpose of writing an action statement at the end of the trip?

• To evaluate the virtual field trip

• To summarize the trip

• To list environmental issues

• To pledge personal environmental actions