Its January. Winter break is over, and the rest of the academic year– whether in individual, hybrid, or virtual– appears nonstop. And while traditional sightseeing tour are on pause while COVID still spreads, virtual field trips are still really much possible.

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this years Top 10 focused on trainee engagement and online or hybrid learning techniques connected to pandemic teaching. This years 6th most-read story focuses on how virtual expedition can engage even the most reluctant STEM learners.

Hands-on STEM subjects are challenging to teach when trainees arent in the class all the time, and trainee engagement is likewise a challenge throughout COVID. Virtual field trips resolve both of these consistent obstructions.

Virtual expedition can help students get a front-row take a look at STEM beyond the classroom. Where can those engineering ideas you discover during school take you in their adult years? Is it possible to be creative in a STEM career?

Here are some virtual field trips highlighting STEM careers and experiences:

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Not surprisingly, many of this years Top 10 focused on trainee engagement and online or hybrid knowing techniques related to pandemic mentor. Winter season break is over, and the rest of the school year– whether in person, hybrid, or virtual– seems nonstop. And while conventional field journeys are on time out while COVID still spreads, virtual field journeys are still extremely much possible.

Virtual field trips can assist students get a front-row appearance at STEM outside of the classroom.

Slime in Space: What occurs when you send out Nickelodeon slime to the International Space Station? This totally free 15-minute virtual field journey will take kids 250 miles above earth to see how slime, and water, react in a microgravity environment.

Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Marylands prominent Philip Merrill College of Journalism.