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Below are examples of both unique and compelling and more typical Internet applications. Although many typical Internet resources may in fact be interesting and well organized sites, they provide information or activities for which you don't necessarily need the Internet to conduct. On the other hand, unique and compelling Internet resources provide access to resources that are not typically available to K-12 students through any other means.

 

Unique & Compelling Internet Resources Typical Internet Resources

Ask-a-Science Expert

Submit questions and get answers from real science experts.


Volcanoes of the United States

A very comprehensive USGS publication about the volcanoes in the US.


The International Boiling Point Project

Classes from around the world collect and analyze data to discover what causes a pot of water to boil.

Virtual Frog Dissection

Dissect a virtual frog without getting your hands dirty.


Air Pollution: What's the Solution

Students access real-time air quality data to discover the effects of ozone.

Interactive Periodic Table

This site uses hyperlinks to create an interactive periodic table.

 

 Now for a little test!
 
After you have looked at each example above and have a good idea of what makes for a unique and compelling resource, take a look at the last three resources and decide which, if any, provide learning opportunities for students that could not be easily implemented without the use of the Internet. Be prepared to defend your answers!

Unique and Compelling or not? - You Decide!

Virtual Cell

Students explore the parts of a plant cell.

Journey North

A Global Study of Wildlife Migration

A Walk Through Time

Students explore the history of timekeeping.

 

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