Internet Knowledge Exploration
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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 examples of on-line student-published work and examples of real time data.Consulting Experts in the Field
Examples of Collaborative Projects
1999-2000 CIESE-Sponsored Collaborative Projects
- Square of Life: Studies in Local and Global Environments
- The Global Sun/Temperature Project
- The International Boiling Point Project
- The Global Water Sampling Project
- Human Genetics: A World Wide Search for the Dominant Trait
Finding Collaborative Projects and Partners on the Web
Developing a Collaborative Project
Publishing Student Work On-Line
- Example: Monica the Monarch Butterfly
- Example: Investigating an Ecosystem: The Seashore
- Endangered Species Project
- MidLink Magazine
- Environmental Art and Poetry Gallery
- KidPub
- Positively Poetry
- Kid News
- Highwired.Net - An Easy Way to Publish Your School's Newspaper
- Links to Other Resources for Publishing Student Work
Latitude & Longitude and Time Zone Review
- Latitude and Longitude Tutorial - Geared to grades 4-6 but great for any age
- NY Times Latitude and Longitude Tutorial - Includes a crossword puzzle activity
- World Time Zone Map
Examples of Real Time Data
- U.S. Radar Image: Look at the latest precipitation data
- N.J. Air Monitoring Site: Find info on air quality in your area
- N.J. Current Streamflow Conditions: Check for flowrates and stage heights of a river near you
- Journey North Monarch Butterfly Sitings: Example of collaborative and real time data project
- AfriCam: See what kind of animals are visiting local watering holes in Africa
- Hubble Space Telescope Pictures: Near real time pictures
- Battleship NJ - Trace the voyage of the USS NJ from WA through the Panama Canal to PA
- 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
Other Compelling Projects/Resources
- CIESE Classroom Projects Page - Look here for other great science and math curriculum projects.
- Compelling Projects Page - Links to some of the best Internet-based projects in the world.
- Well Organized Lists of Educational Links - Need help finding lessons/resources for your classes? Look here!