Using the Web to Teach Science K-8

Using the Web to Teach Science K-8

Rutgers University Libraries Resources:

Presented by Ann Watkins, Life Sciences Librarian

and Veronica Calderhead, Physical Sciences Librarian

Tuesday, April 16, 2002

URLs and what they mean

.edu

http://www.genlink.wustl.edu/otherlinks/kidscience.html

http://www.ucmp.berkely.edu

.org

http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/

http://asmusa.org

.com

http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/

http://kidsdomain.com/about.html

http://congogorillaforest.com

.gov

http://www.usgs.gov/education/

http://www.llnl.gov/llnl/03education/science-list.html

http://www.epa.gov/

.net

http://www.qeced.net/

II. Searching

Search Engines

Google

www.google.com

Yahoo

www.yahoo.com/

Yahooligans

http://www.yahooligans.com/

Ivy's Search Engine Resources

http://www.ivyjoy.com/rayne/kidssearch.html

KidsClick!

http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/

Awesome Library

http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

Healthfinder for Kids

http://www.healthfinder.gov/kids/

III. Evaluation

There are five broad categories used in evaluating a web site. Use these criteria when evaluating the sites listed below the five categories.

Authority – Who is the author, editor, publisher?

Accuracy – How does it compare with other sources?

Bias, Objectivity or Point of View – Where is the writer ‘coming from’? Look for selection criteria.

Currency – Is the age of the material appropriate to your subject?

Coverage – What does it include? What does it leave out?

and

Relevancy/Appropriateness

Does the web site complement or further the curricular material?
Does the web site add any pedagogical value to the students material?

Organization

can a student/teacher use this site easily? Is there logic between the links?

http://www.ed.gov/free/s-scienc.html

IV. Web Resources

Research and Reference

Rutgers University Libraries Resources

Subject Guide – Education: Research and Teaching

http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/ed/ed.shtml

This resource was compiled by an education librarian at Rutgers University Libraries. Access to this site is open and free.

Academic Search Premier (EBSCOhost) (RUL affiliation required)

ERIC (RUL affiliation required)

Internet Resources

All Purpose Classroom Resources

Classroom Connect

http://www.classroom.net/login/home.jhtml

Education World

http://www.education-world.com/

Internet Resources for Children (ERIC Links)

http://www.ericit.org/weblinks/weblinks.shtml

Science Resources

Dragonfly Web Pages

http://www.muohio.edu/dragonfly/

Federal Resources for Education Excellence - Science

http://www.ed.gov/free/s-scienc.html

National Geographic

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/index.html

Science Activities Manual: K - 8

http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMK8.shtml

Science Master

http://www.sciencemaster.com/physical/item/index_java.php

Teams Distance Learning – Los Angeles County Office of Education

http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/places/science/science.html

Understanding the Universe

http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/universe/

Review/Evaluation Sites

Awesome Library

http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

Internet Detectives

http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/tnl/detectives/

Internet Public Library

http://www.ipl.org/ref/

Scout Report

http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/

Lesson Plans

EdHelper

http://edHelper.com/

Mcrel Resources

http://www.mcrel.org/resources/links/hotlinks.asp

Newton’s Apple

http://www.pbs.org/ktca/newtons/tryits/index.html

Teachnet.com

http://www.teachnet.com/

News

The Why Files: The Science Behind the News

http://whyfiles.org/