PHOENIX — West Valley students are getting the chance to experience Native American culture without ever leaving the classroom.
Sevilla Elementary took 12News on a "virtual field trip" through "Act One," a local non-profit making sure children can experience Arizona's roots and rich history.
Leaders with Act One like Dr. Beth Maloney said this is an amazing way to use advanced technology to take students to places they otherwise wouldn't necessarily be able to go! Season two of the concepts gives 360-degree views of multi-generational hoop dancing and indigenous culture.
Tony Duncan of the San Carlos Apache Nation was on-hand to demonstrate his traditions inside the classroom following the virtual trip. The Title One students don't always have the resources to go out on fields trips so the fun and lessons come to them.
"It's wonderful to have this opportunity for the kids to see different things in a safe environment," Ms. Candace Green explained.
Green has spent 23 years in education, she's seen technology change how kids learn. The virtual reality field trips are thanks to Act One, which provides the gear and game changing experience.
"The students decide what landscapes and art they'll see in each of our season, we take their feedback following the field trips and make sure they feel that they're represented in these art-scapes," Maloney said.
Last season, 18,000 students were able to participate and Act One has no plans of letting up. They will continue to create and engage each student into the diverse history of our great state and the children who reside in it.
For more details on the program, visit https://act1az.org/.
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