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Paris/Ile de France - virtual field trip French culture and geography
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Take students on a Paris and Ile de France virtual field trip using Google Maps, linked photos, and videos. This 90-minute French culture and geography activity lets students explore monuments, tourist attractions, regional culture, and notable people using French or English map descriptions and printable or digital graphic organizers.

Use the complete activity as an independent France virtual field trip, a teacher-guided culture lesson, a supplement to a Paris unit, or an easy-to-follow sub plan.

EXPLORE PARIS AND THE ÎLE-DE-FRANCE

Students travel virtually through the region by selecting locations on an interactive Google Map. Each location includes a description and linked photo, video, or other media.

Students learn about:

• Paris and the surrounding Île-de-France region

• Monuments and landmarks

• Tourist attractions

• Regional geography

• French culture

• Notable people

• Places students might encounter when visiting France

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• One Google Map with descriptions in English

• One Google Map with descriptions in French

• Two-page printable graphic organizer in English

• Two-page printable graphic organizer in French

• Google Drive version of the English graphic organizer

• Google Drive version of the French graphic organizer

• Answer key

SUGGESTED USES

• French culture and geography lessons

• Paris units

• Independent or self-directed learning

• French reading practice

• Bilingual cultural exploration

• Enrichment

• Distance learning

• Early-finisher activity

• A 90-minute lesson

• Substitute-teacher plans

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

Students need internet access and a device that can open Google Maps and the linked photos and videos. Some linked media are in French and some are in English.

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Teacher reviews

“This is a great and engaging activity that can easily be left for a sub. Students always have a blast researching the different locations and the writing is not too intense. I will be using this year after year.”
Elizabeth G.
“Students get to explore on their own during a unit on Paris, good addition or supplement. Merci pour votre travail.”
French T.
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