| It’s Friday, J and time for a Virtual Field Trip. I would like to ask you to check out the Recommended Websites: If you have visited these Virtual Field Trips what did you think of them and why? Stone Pages  (All grades; children with parental supervision) Many people know about one of the most famous of stone ruins called Stonehenge in England. However, there are hundreds of stone ruins throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, including standing stones (like Stonehenge) and many of them are much older than Stonehenge. They document early man’s habitats, customs, rituals, defense, observance of cycles in nature like the seasons, and much more. Today’s website offers the most amazing compilation of information on stone ruins in the U.K. and Europe. When you get to the site you can click on the following destinations to open new website pages devoted to these ruins: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales. You can take virtual tours of these remarkable historic sites through photographs and text – and in some cases through quick time movies. You will be astounded by the sheer number of these ruins, and what archaeologists have been able to piece together about early humans from them. You can take virtual tours of: stone forts, stone settlements, stone circles standing stones, tombs, burial chambers and many other formations. Allow plenty of time on your first visit to this site to get your bearings. You’ll want to bookmark it to visit each country and the many ruins offered for virtual tours. |
Recommended Website: Annin Flagmakers Age Range: 9 and up (Grades 4 and up; children with parental supervision) July 4th is the most popular day of the year to fly a U.S. Flag. The Annin Flagmakers company manufacturers U.S. Flags in America. At their website you can read a brief history of the company and flag manufacturing through text and photographs. Scroll down to “Read More” under “Our History”. Scroll through the images and read the history. Then scroll further down to view their “History Book” and “History Brochure” to learn the history of the company from 1898 to the present day. It ties in the company history with historical events that impacted flag sales dramatically. Then under “Products”, click on “State Flags” for pictures of each flag of the United States. Enjoy your 4th! We’ll be taking a holiday tomorrow. |
| Thank you, Glenda, Charlie and David Cates |
