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information sites in my fourth grade class to both introduce and extend
the weather unit in our text book. My students predict our weather as they
use radar and satellite images to track storms from west to east.
They also monitor weather in places where they have friends and relatives
or where they have visited. Real-time weather data is an invaluable curriculum
resource."
--Michael Renn, Teacher, Grade 4 |
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cams is the perfect way to bring the students' learning experiences beyond the traditional textbook. We found the cams most useful
because we study world biomes in detail . My students were able to view,
not only the savanna, but the actual animals that live there - and in real
time!"
--Andrea Blake-Garrett, Elementary Science Specialist |
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motivation in my classroom this year than the use of real world, real-time
data, particularly earthquake reports. My students were amazed that they
could access information that was updated throughout the day. They
monitored and plotted on a classroom map what was happening in the
depths of the earth all over the world. I have been able to extend my classroom
walls and utilize technology to its fullest."
Rosemary Kimball, Computer Teacher, Grades K-8 |
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to plot longitude and latitude by tracking a living, moving marine mammal.
They even designed their own maps for tracking the tagged animals. Using
this site was a wonderful way to motivate students and get them excited
about learning. They were inspired to do additional research and find out
all they could about sea lions and harbor porpoises."
-- Susan Zaccaro, Elementary Science Teacher |
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"Viewing the Earth as currently seen from a satellite in orbit
is a very effective way of demonstrating that, while part of the earth experiences day, the rest of the planet is experiencing
night. This is an excellent tool for me to use in helping my third graders
understand the concept of time zones as well as day/night. My students thought that the
images were the 'coolest.'"
-- Lanie Sussman, Teacher, Grade 3 |
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not only for current events, but to allow the students to practice their
higher level reading comprehension skills, such as distinguishing between
fact and fiction. Students practice their writing skills by composing journal
entries that relate to real-life situations and problems. This is also an excellent way to foster global awareness."
-- Anne Zaikowski, Computer Teacher, Grades 5-8 |
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