Newbie+Field+Trip

=Newbie Field Trip=

It's fun to explore Second Life as a group.

The [|American Library Association] area on InfoIsland is a great place to meet as a group. []

If you're new to Second Life, use the SEARCH button in SL to find interesting places to explore. If you need ideas, choose the Showcase tab in the Search Window to find featured locations. Learn more about the [|Showcase] at the SL website. Be sure to check out the [|Learning] section.

If you're looking for a place to get started, try some of the following activities:

**Libraries**
Let's start by exploring the resources at Info Island. This is the most popular virtual library area in Second Life.

[] This is the headquarters where you can find information and events.
 * Community Virtual Library** on InfoIsland

[] It contains areas for each religion with links to resources.
 * Religion Portal** on InfoIsland

[] Explore science fiction and fantasy books and authors.
 * Literature - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Portal** on InfoIsland

[] Explore genre, authors, and hold book discussions.
 * Mystery Manor** on InfoIsland

**[[image:banned.jpg align="right"]]Historical Re-creations**
[|http://slurl.com/secondlife/Renaissance Island/99/91/26] Explore the town and shops. What historical period would you like to recreate?
 * Renaissance Island**

[] Explore replicas of famous historical sites. Be sure to check out the Archaeology project at [|http://slurl.com/secondlife/ROMA Transtiberim/20/56/28]
 * ROMA**

Science
[] Explore Mendel's Gardens. Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics, Genomes, the Gene Pool, and Cell Models. You can click on the animals and they will have babies based on genetic traits.
 * Genome Island**

[|http://slurl.com/secondlife/Explorer Island/183/151/22/] Sponsored by NASA's JPL, check out the interesting exhibits. Learn More...
 * Explorer Island**

[] UC Davis-sponsored schizophrenia education program, learn what it's like to be schizophrenic.
 * Virtual Hallucinations**

**Explore On-You-Own**
[] Explore over 150 nonprofit organization areas.
 * NonProfit Island**

[] Focuses on the needs of book authors and publishers as well as readers.
 * Literature - Book Island**

[] Explores health topics and information.
 * Health - Health Info Island**

[] Explore a pirate adventure. You can even wear pirate clothing.
 * Pirate Adventure**

[] Visit landmarks like the Statue of Liberty.
 * Le Dome**

[] Check out the Blarney Stone and castle.
 * Blarney Castle**

[] Visit the virtual campus.
 * Indiana University**

[] This location is designed for teaching about the production of medicines.
 * Pharmatopia**

[] Explore health care resources. = = =Tour 2=
 * Mayo Clinic**

Let's explore some popular places for people who love books, authors, and adventure.
 * [[image:lunarrovercu.jpg align="right"]]Libraries**

[|http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination Island/117/179/25] This island focuses on resources related to children's literature. Learn More...
 * Imagination Island (Rachelville) **

[] Explore an academic library.
 * Stanford University Library**

**Social Studies**
Take virtual visits to states, provinces, and countries around the world.

[|http://slurl.com/secondlife/St Louis Island/183/128/30] Visit the famous landmark.
 * St. Louis Island**

[|http://slurl.com/secondlife/Paris 1900/8/172/17] Explore this historic re-creation. Learn More...
 * Paris 1900**

[] Explore the virtual museum.
 * US Holocaust Museum**

**Science**
Explore science through visits to interesting natural areas.

[] Explore the science resources at NOAA. Learn More...
 * NOAA Science on a Sphere **

[|http://slurl.com/secondlife/Spaceport Alpha/47/82/23]
 * NASA International Spaceflight Museum**

Explore On Your Own
IFLA Information Literacy Section [] Join discussions and activities related to information literacy.

[] Sponsored by the VFW, participants can view memorials, meet veteran's families, participate in memorial events.
 * US Military Veteran's Island**

[] Explore SJSU's School of Library and Information Sciences area.
 * SJSU**

[] Visiting the old west of Georgetown Colorado.
 * Georgetown Colorado**

[] Immerse yourself in the Spanish language.
 * Spanish Immersion**

[] This is a great area if you're looking for people and interaction.
 * NCI Kuula**

[] A virtual version of the museum in San Francisco.
 * Exploratorium**

[] Explore a training camp simulation of The Great War.
 * World War I Simulation**

[] Check out the Sistine Chapel.
 * Sistine Chapel**