Purpose

Today's workshop will focus on using the Internet in the classroom. Participants will review collaborative projects, online experts and be given an opportunity to examine a wide variety of resources. 

Online Experts

CIESE Ask An Expert Ask An Earth Scientist  Ask A Geologist  Mineral Resource Specialists Ask Shamu Ask a Biologist and Mystery Images (Arizona State University)  Health Related Hoaxes and Rumors (CDC site) Ask the Oracle

Collaborative Projects

Using Real Time Data

Understanding Time Conversion  Converting from AM/PM to UTC  Introduction to Real Time Data: Tutorial

Real Time Data Projects

Musical Plates  Sea Turtle Migration Project The Stowaway Adventure Wonderful World of Weather The Underground Railroad Project

Primary Source Projects

Historical Treasure Chest Movie in the Making Population Growth

Publishing Student Work

Endangered Species Project ZuZu CyberFair Modern Presidency

Earth Science Resources

Earthquakes for Kids-USGS  Global Volcanism Program - Smithsonian  Life Along the Faultline  This Dynamic Earth - USGS  The Virtual Cave  Surfing for Earthquakes and Volcanoes-Lessons for grades 6-8 Exploring the Ocean Planet-Monterey Bay Aquarium site  The Sea  OceanLink  Amazing Space-Excellent reinforcement activities for students  Solar System Exploration It's Elementary Weather Underground

Life Science Resources

Neuroscience For Kids   Entomology for Kids  Cool Science for Kids  Mr. Bones  The Yuckiest Site on the Internet  CELLS Alive!  Virtual Frog Dissection Kit  Exploratorium Learning Activities  DNA for Dinner?

History Resources

World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations World Civilizations Cave of Lascaux Perseus Project National Geographic Xpeditions Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government for Kids American Memory Project Fifty States EyeWitness Project VoteSmart

Math Resources

The Global Grocery Project The Math Forum ExploreMath.com Olympics Statistics Currency Converter Mighty M&M Math

Language Arts Resources

Score CyberGuides Random House Thematic Index Word Play Common Errors in English MidLink Magazine School Newspapers Online WillShakespeare American Authors on the Web The Children's Literature Web Guide

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