Kathleen Brunnett
SLM 521
June 19, 2003
Virtual Fieldtrip
♫ I’m leaving on a jet plane. I don’t know when I’ll
be back again. ♫ Boy, wouldn’t it be great to hop on the next jet
out of BWI and fly to your dream location?
Unfortunately,
that is not a reality for most. On the bright side, the Internet will allow you
to visit places you have only read about in books. Speaking of books…
We
are currently reading William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Want to sit in the
Globe Theater? Wonder what the green hills of Scotland look like? We can experience it all with our virtual
field trip to England and Scotland. So
let’s get ready to leave on that Internet jet plane!
This
stop on our virtual tour lets us experience the Globe Theater as an audience
member. The panoramic views provide a feel for the size and intricate
construction of this famous London theater. Using the mouse pads allows one to
zoom in on aspects of interest. View the stage, the yard and the various areas
of the gallery.
http://shakespeares-globe.org/navigation/frameset.htm
Our
next stop is just a few miles from the Globe Theater. The Tower of London is
famous for the number of executions performed here as well as the display of
the Royal Crown Jewels. This site offers an amazing virtual tour of the
chambers and famous towers of this historical landmark. Be sure to visit the
page of Tower Tales, which shares the most haunting of ghost stories
surrounding the Tower. The kids’ tour has easy to read material on it. http://www.toweroflondontour.com/
Stratford Upon Avon Our virtual tour continues in
the hometown of William Shakespeare. Visit Willy’s house and see what his
bedroom may have looked like. Learn about his school and about his wife Ann
Hathaway.
http://www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk/
Yes,
the castle of the character of Macbeth is an actual place and you can visit it.
View the strong walls of this castle where Duncan was murdered. Beware! It is
reported that Duncan can be seen walking the banks of the Ness River. Learn fun
facts about this fortress from this site. http://www.castles.org/Chatelaine/INVERNES.HTM