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A Virtual Field Trip to the USS Midway
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•Travel •Social Studies •San Diego •Museum •Language Arts •History •California - Total Views - 2149
- Duration - 5:27
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USS MIDWAY Museum, San Diego, California
Take a trip to San Diego to go aboard the USS Midway Museum. Learn about what life was like on this floating city.
Click on the fun websites for the USS Midway Museum or learn how to draw a ship. For extended questions and activities, visit the Learning Corner for this episode.
Questions & Extended Learning Activities
Each Learning Corner is designed by an educator to be easily integrated into individual curriculums, as well as State, and National Standards.
Click here for The Learning Corner PageOther Fun Websites
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USS MIDWAY MUSEUM
The USS Midway Museum is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. Go to sea without leaving port! Explore more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 25 restored aircraft. Located in downtown San Diego. Click her for more information.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs takes care of our heroes and provides many services and benefits for veterans.
Click on their Kids Page for games and activities.
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Naval Customs, Traditions, & Etiquette
Learn more about Navy customs, traditions and etiquette on this this site created by the US Fleet Forces. This site offers coloring books and a screen saver for your computer.
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Draw a Ship
Learn to draw a ship at Kidsfront. This site features drawing lessons , puzzles, rhymes, and an online kid's dictionary.
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