 |  Teaching Children Science: A Project-Based Approach, 2/e Joe Krajcik,
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Charlene Czerniak,
University of Toledo
Carl Berger,
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
How Can Learning Technologies be Used to Support Investigations?
Web LinksThe "Digital Divide"
(http://www.iste.org/resources/equity/digital-divide)
ISTE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using information technology to improve K-12 teaching. One of its objectives is to make computer technology available to schools in less-affluent areas, both in the United States and abroad. |
PASCO and Vernier Probes/ Probe Manufacturers
| http://www.pasco.com
(http://www.pasco.com)
This is the home page for PASCO Scientific, which produces interactive learning software, science lab equipment, and classroom activities. It also supplies teacher support such as newsletters and workshops. | | | | http://www.vernier.com
(http://www.vernier.com)
This is the home page for Vernier Software and Technology, which provides science hardware and software for the classroom. | | | | http://www.imagiworks.com
(http://www.imagiworks.com)
This is the home page for ImagiWorks, which produces science and math products for grades K-12 that work on hand-held computers. |
| | | Texas Instruments
(http://education.ti.com/index.html)
This is the homepage for Texas Instruments, which produces technology products for students such as graphing calculators. The site lists the company's offerings and also includes technology support programs and discussion groups for teachers. |
Visualization Tools
| Kids as Global Scientists
(http://www.onesky.umich.edu/kgs01.html)
This site provides an Internet-based curriculum that helps students understand weather and atmospheric science. | | | | WorldWatcher
(http://www.worldwatcher.nwu.edu/software.htm)
The WorldWatcher Project provides visualization tools to help students learn about such topics as climate and weather. | | | | FeederWatch
(http://birds.cornell.edu/pfw)
Project FeederWatch is an annual survey of bird species that visit bird feeders during the winter months. Any interested party can participate. |
Portfolio Activity 5.5
| FeederWatch
(http://birds.cornell.edu/pfw)
Project FeederWatch is an annual survey of bird species that visit bird feeders during the winter months. Any interested party can participate |
Interactive Multimedia
| Tom Snyder Productions
(http://www.teachtsp.com)
This is the home page for Tom Snyder Productions, which provides software for grades K-12 for a variety of subjects. |
| | | GenScope Simulation Program
(http://genscope.concord.org)
This is the home page for GenScope, which supplied computer files as an alternative to text-based science teaching. Project GenScope has been completed, and the organization has moved on to a new project called BioLogica. |
Portfolio Activity 5.6
| GenScope Simulation Program
(http://genscope.concord.org)
This is the home page for GenScope, which supplied computer files as an alternative to text-based science teaching. Project GenScope has been completed, and the organization has moved on to a new project called BioLogica. |
| | | Model-It
(http://hi-ce.org/sciencelaboratory/)
This site helps students plan and build models, and then test and evaluate the models they have built. |
Computer Programs that Help Students Create Concept Maps
| Pic Map
(http://www.handheld.hice-dev.org/download.htm)
This is the home page for Hi-CE Palm Pages. It provides free downloads for Palm devices from Hi-CE. | | | | Kidspiration
(http://www.kidspiration.com/productinfo/index.cfm)
This site provides information for Inspiration Software, Inc., a leading publisher of visual thinking and learning tools for grades K-12. It utilizes such tools as graphs and concept maps. |
Portfolio Activity 5.7
| Model-It
(http://hi-ce.org/sciencelaboratory/)
This site helps students plan and build models, and then test and evaluate the models they have built. |
| | | Windows to the Universe Project
(http://www.windows.ucar.edu)
This is a graphics-intensive Web site dealing with the Earth and Space sciences. It includes images, movies, animations, and data sets. |
Digital Libraries
| Middle Years Digital Library Project
(http://www.hi-ce.org/teacherworkroom/software/artemis/index.html)
Artemis is an interface that enables users to access the Middle Years Digital Library. It can also access MYDL Web collections and collections of magazines and science encyclopedias. | | | | SciLinks
(http://www.scilinks.org/tour)
SciLinks is a partnership between several textbook publishers and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). It provides students with Internet resources related to specific points in their textbook. |
Creating Hypermedia
| HyperStudio
(http://www.hyperstudio.com)
HyperStudio is a major multimedia authoring package. It includes such materials as lesson plans and classroom projects. | | | | PowerPoint (Microsoft)
(http://www.microsoft.com/office/powerpoint/default.asp)
This is the PowerPoint home page. It includes instructions on how to use the program as well as user support. |
Portfolio Activity 5.8
| Google Search
(http://www.google.com)
Google is a search engine that searches such topics as government agencies and news sources. | | | | Netscape Search
(http://home.netscape.com/escapes/search/netsearch_E.html)
This is the home site for the Netscape search engine where subjects are arranged by categories. | | | | Artemis Digital Library
(http://webartemis.org)
The Artemis Digital Library is an online collection designed for middle- and high school students. It includes magazine articles, scientific journals, and relevant Web pages. |
| | | Go and Tell Software
(http://www.handheld.hice-dev.org/download.htm)
This is the home page for Hi-CE Palm Pages. It provides free downloads for Palm devices from Hi-CE. |
Online Projects that Encourage Telecommunication
| One Sky, Many Voices
(http://www.onesky.umich.edu)
This site provides students in grades K-12 with access to weather imagery, conditions and forecasts, and curriculum activities. It provides CD-ROMS, Web materials, and electronic discussion boards. | | | | GLOBE, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment
(http://www.globe.gov)
This is the home page for Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). It is an international network of students, teachers, and scientists that conducts learning expeditions for students, holds teacher workshops, and publishes scientific reports. It has bilateral agreements between the U.S. government and dozens of other countries |
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