For Educators
Virtual Field Trips
Learn with "Archie" the mammoth and company without leaving your classroom! Our educators and scientists interact with participants on a variety of science and natural history topics through live, interactive videoconferencing programs. Our Virtual Field Trips are designed to fit within your schedule, curriculum or interest areas, and are aligned with state and national science standards. Many of our programs include a physical kit with hands-on materials to enhance your classroom discoveries. Bring the museum to your classroom today!
Virtual Field Trips
Designed for preK-12 grade audiences, afterschool, libraries, and life-long learners. Browse our selection of virtual field trip topics below. **Virtual Field Trips are only available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays**
Virtual Field Trips
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PreK-2, General Audience
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Grades K, 2, & 5
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Grades 1-5, General Audience
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Grades 3-5, General Audience
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Grades 3-8
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Grades 3-8, General Audience
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Grades 3-8, General Audience
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Grades 7-10
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Grades 10-12
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General Audience
Program Fees
| 30 minutes: | 45 minutes: | 45 minutes with kit (includes shipping): | Science Chat Specials | |
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| Cost | $110 | $135 | $185 | $125 |
SCHOLARSHIPS
Due to the generous support of the Rogers Foundation, rural schools* qualify for FREE VFTs hosted by UNSM.
The following school districts are considered metropolitan and do NOT qualify for scholarship funding: Bellevue Public Schools, Bennington Public Schools, Elkhorn Public Schools, Gretna Public Schools, Grand Island Public Schools, Lincoln Public Schools, Millard Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools, Papillion-LaVista Public Schools, Westside Public Schools, Ralston Public Schools, Private schools within the greater Omaha, Lincoln or Grand Island communities.
Program Details
Morrill Hall provides two different distance learning opportunities - Virtual Field Trips and Science Chat Specials. Virtual Field Trips are designed to be done for individual classrooms, provide significantly more interaction with students and are designed to support state and national standards. Science Chat Specials are designed to accommodate larger audiences while still providing some interaction as students learn directly from science experts.
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: Virtual Field Trips: 30 students per program to ensure maximum interaction. Science Chat Specials: Unlimited participants; please note, more than one school can register for each Science Chat Special.
SIGN-UP: 2 weeks advance notice required
KITS: Kits included with certain Virtual Field Trips are mailed to you prior to the scheduled virtual. The cost for return shipping is included in the program fee. A pre-paid shipping label will be included in the kit.
TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY MODE:
UNSM delivers all virtual programming via Zoom. Please contact us if you have questions about your technology needs.
PROGRAM DATES: Virtual Field Trips are only available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
RESCHEDULING: If a Virtual Field Trip needs to be rescheduled due to unforeseen weather events or Museum technical issues, we will try to reschedule within the following two weeks at no extra charge.
CONFIRMATION/CANCELLATION POLICY: You will receive a confirmation email prior to your program. Please check for accuracy. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled Virtual Field Trip. Failure to cancel in advance may result in being charged the full price of the program. There is no charge if your program is canceled due to weather or unforeseen Museum technical problems.
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Proudly a 2021-2022, 2020-2021, and 2017-2018 CILC Pinnacle Award Winner for our Virtual Field Trips.
2018 NDLA Wayne Fisher Award for exceptional contributions to Distance Learning in Nebraska.
