June 16
Chapter One
National Public Radio -- This is a wonderful site! I've often heard of it, but never visited it until now. There is a great news section, including both the day's headlines and certain older news items. The most WILD part of the site was when I went to "cultural and information" and saw Car Talk listed! (This is Cultural???) *grin*
Chapter Two
Scholastic Network -- This site was a little difficult for me to navigate through at first. Once I started to find me way around, however, I found quite a few helpful areas. The "curriculum builders" offer some nice little tidbits of ideas, although they are obviously not meant to be full lesson plans or anything that well-developed. Their online version of Electronic Learning is really nice!
Chapter Three
HTML Primer -- This is an extremely useful site for learning the basics of HTML code.
Chapter Four
CIA World Fact Book -- This is a wonderful reference site for information about all of the countries of the world. Great for helping students with research papers! (And the kids will love the idea of "getting into the CIA" online!
Chapter Five
The Electronic Zoo -- An incredible resource of animal information! A veterinarian put together hundreds of sites concerning veterinary resources and animals into one dual-site called "Net Vet" and "The Electronic Zoo." Wonderful images and information here!
Chapter Six
NetTeach News -- This site has some interesting information and links, although I found it rather difficult to naviate through.
Online Internet Institute -- An extensive site containing resources for educators using the Internet. LOTS of information here!
Website for the Textbook -- A website designed to allow educators to easily explore the many websites mentioned in the book.
The JASON Project -- I noticed that this site was mentioned in the textbook, but they have the old URL listed. The new URL is http://www.jason.org. I've been involved with the JASON Project for four years now, as a classroom teacher using it with my students, and as a teacher trainer for educators in the Dallas area. I've also applied TWICE to be a part of the expedition team and go with Dr. Ballard and the other scientists, teachers, and students, but have only gotten as far as the interview - I have not YET been chosen to go with them... (Maybe NEXT year!)
The Exploratorium Museum -- An incredible place! I'd just LOVE to go there someday! (The actual museum is in San Francisco.) The websites contains a number of "virtual" exhibits - and the focus with EVERYTHING the Exploratorium does is "hands-on" (even online!). I was "introduced" to the Exploratorium through the books they publish, and would highly recommend them to anyone who teaches elementary science! (Just go to the "Exploratorium Publications" link from their homepage!)
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