Students will use this as an additional study resource along with content that is covered in the classroom. Students will have free access to expand upon their own learning, study for assessments, and find help for projects. Additionally, assignments can be created that will direct students to access this site and complete certain tasks. It is a tool with multiple uses.
Popular Science
This site is the website for the well-known "Popular Science Magazine". This site will be used to help add relevancy to scientific content covered in the classroom. Often students want to know what connection a topic or subject has to the real-world. This site gives real examples of various scientific subjects in action. Students will be given assigned readings of specific articles that connect to classroom content. Additionally, "current event" assignments will be added to allow students to explore the various articles on the site and choose a topic in which they are interested. All of this increases students' interest and understanding of science.
Great websites! I've used the Discovery site before, but I'll definately add Popular Science to the links I let my students use for current evants activities.
ReplyDeleteGreat website viewing the pictures was exciting. The students will find this site easy to read and navigate.
ReplyDeleteAs DiannaQ stated this is great to keep students aware of current topics.