{SL Field Trip

Lindsay DeSormeau

Palacio Real en EspañaRoyal Palace in Spainhttp://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/La%20Baule/145/187/23

For this, there are several groups, discussion boards and interactive boards already set up. Most have to do with Spanish culture and history, and there are some in both English and Spanish. I would encourage students to interact with the boards, read the blogs, have them give tours of the palace (in Spanish),

This is a very close replica of the actual palace, including the throne room. It would be fun for students to be king or queen and make some decisions about the future of their country based on research that they do, or current news topics, etc.

Lima, PeruPlaza in Lima http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Estado%20Peruano/133/47/43

Here in Lima I would have learners interact with all of the things established here: this is a good opportunity for students to practice speaking with people in Spanish, as well as to see some things that are for sale- some of which are handmade items that are typical of the Peruvian culture.

Catedral de GuadalajaraCathedral of Guadalajara, Mexicohttp://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Opera%20Joven/131/145/22

This is a great opportunity for students to understand more about the culture of hispanic cities: they are centrally located around their main cathedral due to their large catholic populations in the past which influence their culture today.

Interesting for students to compare and contrast with American cities, and the influence that places of worship have on the culture here.