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Virtual Field Trips

1,500+

Videos on YouTube

350+

Spherical Images

3,000+

Trips Completed by ASU Students

Immersive, interactive virtual field trips are one of the ETX Center’s signature contributions to digital geoscience education. These experiences range from self-guided free explorations to structured lessons to non-linear game-like activities. What unites them is their presentation of unique 360° imagery from significant scientific locations from around the world.

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Explore Like a Scientist

Step inside remarkable landscapes, investigate real phenomena, and follow your curiosity. Learners can explore freely, follow a guided investigation, or chart their own path through authentic scientific environments.

researchers at a dig site

Science in the Field

Meet the researchers behind today's discoveries and explore the places where science unfolds. Authentic imagery, field observations, and current research reveal how scientists investigate the natural world.

a scientist looking at a rock outcrop

Follow the Evidence

Virtual field trips invite learners to gather evidence, make observations, and connect what they discover to larger scientific ideas. Interactive, browser-based experiences bring authentic field investigations into secondary and college classrooms.

Seeking Answers Through Exploration

Sponsors and Partners of the ETX Center

National Science Foundation Kamehameha Schools Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation NASA Department of Education Wells Fargo Howard Hughes Medical Institute