Internet Knowledge Exploration
Introduction to Unique and Compelling Internet Applications
Purpose of Today's Workshop
Today's workshop will serve as an introduction to various unique and compelling Internet resources, particularly in the areas of science, mathematics, and language arts. Participants will learn how to get in touch with on-line experts, how to find and develop Internet-based collaborative projects, and how to find keypals. Additionally, participants will see how to have students publish work on-line. Also, participants will examine examples of real time data.Ask An Expert Sites
- Ask a Volcanologist
- Ask a Bird Expert
- Ask an Astronomer
- Ask Shamu
- Ask Dr. Math
- Scientific American
- Kids' Almanac
- Ask Jeeves for Kids!
- Ask Dr. Universe
Examples of Collaborative Projects
- 1995 Water Sample Project
- Mind's Eye Monster Project
- Square of Life
- Flat Stanley
- National Pet Census
- Backpack Buddies
Finding Collaborative Projects and Partners on the Web
Developing a Collaborative Project
Publishing Student Work On-Line
- Monica the Monarch Butterfly
- Investigating an Ecosystem: The Seashore
- Endangered Species Project
- MidLink Magazine
- Positively Poetry
- About.com Creative Writing for kids: Read work by other kids and publish their own
- ZuZu: Publishing center for kids of all ages:Accepts all genres, even Broadway play reviews.
- KidPub: Stories and poems written by over 30,000 students from all over the world
- KidBooks Written and illustrated by children
- Kid News: Primarily a forum for student editorials and essays; also has a poetry and fiction corner and links to school online magazines from around the United States
Examples of Real Time Data
- U.S. Radar Image: Look at the latest precipitation data
- Satellite images
- N.J. Air Monitoring Site: Find info on air quality in your area
- Hubble Space Telescope Pictures: Near real time pictures
- Yahoo! Stock Quote Guide: Get the latest stock market figures
- CIESE Real Time Data Resource Page - Here you can find other real time data resources
- Recent Earthquake Data
- Earth Alert
Other Compelling Projects/Resources
- CIESE Classroom Projects Page - Look here for other great science and math curriculum projects.
- Volcano World
- Environet Monitoring Projects