Hoover Dam And Las Vegas

All Ages, High School, History, Virtual Field Trips

-Learn about how and why the Hoover Dam was constructed.n
-Understand the impact of the Hoover Dam to surrounding states (CA, CO, NV, AZ, UT, WY).n
-See how hydroelectricity powers the Las Vegas strip, among other regional areas.n
-Learn about Bugsy Siegel & Tony the Ant. n
-Understand the Mafia’s role in influencing aspects of Las Vegas for nearly 50 years.n
-Learn about the history of Las Vegas for the past century.

Age Group: All Ages
Category: Natural History
Platform: Pico Neo 3
Runtime: 15 min.

More Lessons

Things That Go Boom

Units included in Things That Go Boom Escape House Game Solve puzzles and brain games to get out of the escape house. Chemical Reactions 2D Video Coronal mass ejections? Solar flares? This animation introduces us to both. Reacting with Wendy 360 Video National...

The Solution Revolution

Units included in The Solution Revolution Solar Farm Albuquerque, NM 360 Video, Job Shadow Brave the heat of this sunny solar farm to see how solar panel is a great energy solution. George Washington Carver 2D Video in a Theatre A mini-bio on George Washington...

Wright & Ferris: Up, Up & Away

Units included in Wright & Ferris: Up, Up, & Away Kitty Hawk, NC 360 Video Take flight with the Wright Brothers as you find out how they achieved success with airplanes using bike parts. Where to Begin 2D Video in a Theater Learn the sequence of successful...

Americas Lakes And Rivers

Units included in America's Lakes and Rivers The Importance of Water 2D Video Living Lands and Waters 360 Video River clean up career interview Board the barge and cruise the Mississippi to learn about water pollution. Nahant March, IA 360 Video Wetlands Natural...

The Yellow Brick Road To Design

Units included in The Yellow Brick Road to Design Roswell, NM 360 Video with Voice Over Test your knowledge of the scientific process by matching each step with its definition. Way of Knowing 2D Video in a Theater See how using models during engineering projects...

Lunar Learning & Earthly Rocks

In our Lunar Research Facility, have fun with games, challenges and travel to remote locations learning about earth’s formative history. Units included in Lunar Learning & Earthly Rocks Earth’s Interior & Thermal Convection 2D Video Wildcat Den 360 Video...

Blade Sharpener

In this VR career exploration experience at Frank Miller Lumber, students have the unique opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a professional blade sharpener. Through this immersive session, they learn about the day-to-day responsibilities, the skills...

From Slime To Dinosaurs

Units included in From Slime to Dinosaurs 4 Factors of Evolution 2D Videos Visit a rainforest and trek through our virtual jungle in a quest for fascinating fun and learning. Blue Crab Evolution with Wendy 360 Video National runner-up teacher of the year, Wendy...

Cataclysmic Earth

Units included in Cataclysmic Earth Tornado Ted 2D Video Gain an understanding of how and why tornadoes form, while learning about Tornado Ted, the scientist who studied them. Biodiversity: Interrelatedness Interactive walkthrough with 2D videos and 3D models on an...

Wild World Of Wonder Ag

Units included in Wild World of Ag Genetic Engineering 360 Video National runner-up teacher of the year, Wendy the Science Teacher, takes the mystery out of genetic engineering Save the Bees 360 Video Step into a surround-you animation as learn about the natural...