20 Math and Science Internet Resources
Link to my start page: Symbaloo page
1. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/3884/preview/
This is a wonderful interactive game that helps to practice volume estimation skills by estimating the least number of pours from different sized containers of water that are necessary to exactly fill a large container without spilling over. It would very useful in helping students measure their consumption of water for their personal use chart under my thematic unit.
Mathematics standard:
5. M.2.1.2- Estimate volume (capacity) in real world problems using Standard Units. Capacity is measured in cups, quarts and gallons
2. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/5075/preview/
This simulation provides some great information on the primary stages of the water cycle such as precipitation, evaporation and condensation which would help students realize how the water cycle works. It also explains that the earth’s supply of water remains constant, however, people can affect the quantity and quality available. Large cities accelerate water drainage rates through road drains and city sewer systems. This changes the rates of infiltration, evaporation, and transpiration that would normally occur.
Science standards
Goal 5.3: Understand the importance of natural resources and the need to manage and conserve them.
Goal 5.1: Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced
3. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mathline/lessonplans/atmp/dripdrop/dripdrop_procedure.shtm
This site provides a great lesson plan that could be incorporated into my thematic unit. Here students make a model of a leaky faucet, gather data, graph, interpret data, and make predictions based on their experiment. They express their results with multiple representations. Students also relate the experiment to water conservation.
Math standards
5. M.1.2.7- Uses a variety of strategies to solve real life problems
5. M.2.1.2- Estimate volume (capacity) in real world problems using Standard Units. Capacity is measured in cups, quarts and gallons
5. M.5.1.1- Read and interpret tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs. Collect organize and display the data with appropriate notations in tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs
4. http://climate-zone.com/
This interactive map allows students to click on continents, then the individual countries, to find climate information all around the world. This would be helpful in learning about how climatic variations across the globe can affect the availability of water in different countries. Using this interactive map, students can locate 5 different countries around the globe and determine what is the current rainfall and availability of natural freshwater resources in those areas. Then they could compare this information using graphs with the information on the climatic conditions and water availability in the US.
Math standards
5. M.5.1.1- Read and interpret tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs. Collect organize and display the data with appropriate notations in tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs
5. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/puzzlesquizzes/quizyournoodle-water/
This is a National geographic site which has some excellent resources including videos for Science and Math. This particular activity, called quiz your noodle, would be perfect for my thematic unit as it contains fun quizzes and puzzles which helps test student knowledge on the topic of water. This activity provides instant feedback and answers and provides a wonderful way to assess and improve student knowledge in a fun way.
Science standard
Goal 5.3: Understand the importance of natural resources and the need to manage and conserve them.
6. http://video.kids.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/kids/green-kids/playpumps-kids.html
This is a beautiful video on how Play-pumps work, why they are a necessity in some developing countries and the advantages of using them. After watching this video students could be asked to discuss research and create a diagram/drawing of a tool which they think might be helpful in improving the current water situation. The main purpose of this activity would be to encourage creativity, improve problem solving skills and develop collaborative skills.
Math standard
5. M.1.2.7- Uses a variety of strategies to solve real life problems
7. http://www.emathematics.net/
It has Interactive exercises, lessons, and worksheets to practice knowledge on a wide range of mathematical content for all grade levels. It would be helpful in reinstating concepts and address the needs of all learners by providing differentiated instruction. I would use this site to help students learn and revise math concepts such as graphs and metric conversions. The advantage would be the opportunity for self paced learning for the students.
Math standards
5. M.2.1.2- Estimate volume (capacity) in real world problems using Standard Units. Capacity is measured in cups, quarts and gallons
5. M.5.1.1- Read and interpret tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs. Collect organize and display the data with appropriate notations in tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs
8. http://animoto.com/education
Animoto is a web application that produces videos from user-selected photos, video clips and music. This is an extremely dynamic tool that helps to gain and retain the attention of students. This could be used in my thematic unit for students to create a presentation that would help them state their case on the need to conserve water. The process would be fun and the final outcome eye catching. This helps improve presentation skills too.
9. http://sciencemadefun.podbean.com/2008/02/24/water/
This is an interesting podcast on how water is a fascinating chemical, which could be shared with the students. The following site has many more interesting topics on how enjoyable, science can be. Students could listen to this and probably create an audio discussion using Voice thread on their views and opinions on water. They could research the internet for this, using provided internet safe engines, on the topic of water (composition, uses, states etc). The objective of this activity would be to use technology to collect and present information, and in the process learn content specific facts on the properties, nature and uses of water.
10. http://www.h2oconserve.org/wc_disclaimer.php
This H2O calculator is really neat. Students could use this to calculate their water consumption for the personal water use chart and help them conserve water. The calculator requires us to enter information on source of electricity, number of water saving fixtures, time spent in the shower, use of the tub, dietary habits , use of energy efficient dryers/washers and much more. Then it provides you with detailed information on the number gallons consumed and where you stand among others. It is also very useful in educating family members on water conservation.
Math standards:
5. M.1.2.7- Uses a variety of strategies to solve real life problems
5. M.2.1.2- Estimate volume (capacity) in real world problems using Standard Units. Capacity is measured in cups, quarts and gallons
Science standard
Goal 5.3: Understand the importance of natural resources and the need to manage and conserve them.
11. http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=3
Very informative site on using and saving energy. This would be helpful for my project as conserving energy is directly related to the consumption/ pollution of water and the use of it as a safe renewable source of energy.
Science Standard
Goal 5.3: Understand the importance of natural resources and the need to manage and conserve them.
Goal 5.1: Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced
12. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7194/preview/
This is a fun activity for students to understand the different states of water. It helps students understand that there are three states to water- solid, liquid and gas and that the gas state is reached when water is heated, while the solid state is reached water is frozen (cooled).
13. http://www.mathisfun.com/
Interactive Tutorials which offer complete instruction with drill/practice and extensive feedback. The main purpose behind the site is to offer mathematics as well as some fun bits, and to combine the two wherever possible.
14. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/site/maths.shtml
BBC Numeracy games provide complete instruction with interactive tutorials, games, practice and assessment. It helps students understand abstract concepts, their motivation and confidence is also improved.
15. http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/
AIM has developed an introductory website for kids and adults showing how various items are made. It covers over 40 different products and manufacturing processes, and includes almost 4 hours of manufacturing video. It is targeted towards non-engineers and engineers alike. It provides an own private online factory tour, or a virtual factory tour. The site is amazing and excellent for educating students on where things they use come from and gives a great introduction to the world of manufacturing and engineering. The requirement of water for these manufacturing plants to function could be the relation to my theme.
16. http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html
This site provides a great video explaining the different parts of a water cycle such as precipitation, transpiration and condensation. It also has some great resources for my thematic unit on water such as lesson plans, interactive games and global resources on water.
17. http://whyfiles.org/
This site is called why files aptly and provides some very educative information on a wide range of science related topics. It could be used in my project for researching on a lot of water related questions.
18. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html
This website provides a clear pathway to help students develop and present successful projects. There are many example project ideas and some models for students to review. In addition, they have virtual labs that will help students practice science investigation before they develop their own investigations. Finally, suggestions on how to make outstanding presentations as well as how to set up and run a science fair. Students could use this site to work independently on any relevant project they feel is related to water conservation.
19. http://www.thinkquest.org/en/projects/index.html
This site provides a platform to create projects that provide a flexible framework for engaging students in exploring curricular topics and developing important 21st century skills, such as communication, teamwork, and technology skills. It also challenges students globally to think, create and innovate. It helps preparing students with real world skills that would help them succeed globally.
20. http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/water/water/index.cfm
EcoKids is wonderful environmental education site for both kids and teachers. It contains an interactive activity which provides some relevant water conservation tips for students. This would be very useful for my thematic unit.
Link to my start page: Symbaloo page
1. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/3884/preview/
This is a wonderful interactive game that helps to practice volume estimation skills by estimating the least number of pours from different sized containers of water that are necessary to exactly fill a large container without spilling over. It would very useful in helping students measure their consumption of water for their personal use chart under my thematic unit.
Mathematics standard:
5. M.2.1.2- Estimate volume (capacity) in real world problems using Standard Units. Capacity is measured in cups, quarts and gallons
2. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/5075/preview/
This simulation provides some great information on the primary stages of the water cycle such as precipitation, evaporation and condensation which would help students realize how the water cycle works. It also explains that the earth’s supply of water remains constant, however, people can affect the quantity and quality available. Large cities accelerate water drainage rates through road drains and city sewer systems. This changes the rates of infiltration, evaporation, and transpiration that would normally occur.
Science standards
Goal 5.3: Understand the importance of natural resources and the need to manage and conserve them.
Goal 5.1: Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced
3. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mathline/lessonplans/atmp/dripdrop/dripdrop_procedure.shtm
This site provides a great lesson plan that could be incorporated into my thematic unit. Here students make a model of a leaky faucet, gather data, graph, interpret data, and make predictions based on their experiment. They express their results with multiple representations. Students also relate the experiment to water conservation.
Math standards
5. M.1.2.7- Uses a variety of strategies to solve real life problems
5. M.2.1.2- Estimate volume (capacity) in real world problems using Standard Units. Capacity is measured in cups, quarts and gallons
5. M.5.1.1- Read and interpret tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs. Collect organize and display the data with appropriate notations in tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs
4. http://climate-zone.com/
This interactive map allows students to click on continents, then the individual countries, to find climate information all around the world. This would be helpful in learning about how climatic variations across the globe can affect the availability of water in different countries. Using this interactive map, students can locate 5 different countries around the globe and determine what is the current rainfall and availability of natural freshwater resources in those areas. Then they could compare this information using graphs with the information on the climatic conditions and water availability in the US.
Math standards
5. M.5.1.1- Read and interpret tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs. Collect organize and display the data with appropriate notations in tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs
5. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/puzzlesquizzes/quizyournoodle-water/
This is a National geographic site which has some excellent resources including videos for Science and Math. This particular activity, called quiz your noodle, would be perfect for my thematic unit as it contains fun quizzes and puzzles which helps test student knowledge on the topic of water. This activity provides instant feedback and answers and provides a wonderful way to assess and improve student knowledge in a fun way.
Science standard
Goal 5.3: Understand the importance of natural resources and the need to manage and conserve them.
6. http://video.kids.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/kids/green-kids/playpumps-kids.html
This is a beautiful video on how Play-pumps work, why they are a necessity in some developing countries and the advantages of using them. After watching this video students could be asked to discuss research and create a diagram/drawing of a tool which they think might be helpful in improving the current water situation. The main purpose of this activity would be to encourage creativity, improve problem solving skills and develop collaborative skills.
Math standard
5. M.1.2.7- Uses a variety of strategies to solve real life problems
7. http://www.emathematics.net/
It has Interactive exercises, lessons, and worksheets to practice knowledge on a wide range of mathematical content for all grade levels. It would be helpful in reinstating concepts and address the needs of all learners by providing differentiated instruction. I would use this site to help students learn and revise math concepts such as graphs and metric conversions. The advantage would be the opportunity for self paced learning for the students.
Math standards
5. M.2.1.2- Estimate volume (capacity) in real world problems using Standard Units. Capacity is measured in cups, quarts and gallons
5. M.5.1.1- Read and interpret tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs. Collect organize and display the data with appropriate notations in tables, charts, bar graphs and line graphs
8. http://animoto.com/education
Animoto is a web application that produces videos from user-selected photos, video clips and music. This is an extremely dynamic tool that helps to gain and retain the attention of students. This could be used in my thematic unit for students to create a presentation that would help them state their case on the need to conserve water. The process would be fun and the final outcome eye catching. This helps improve presentation skills too.
9. http://sciencemadefun.podbean.com/2008/02/24/water/
This is an interesting podcast on how water is a fascinating chemical, which could be shared with the students. The following site has many more interesting topics on how enjoyable, science can be. Students could listen to this and probably create an audio discussion using Voice thread on their views and opinions on water. They could research the internet for this, using provided internet safe engines, on the topic of water (composition, uses, states etc). The objective of this activity would be to use technology to collect and present information, and in the process learn content specific facts on the properties, nature and uses of water.
10. http://www.h2oconserve.org/wc_disclaimer.php
This H2O calculator is really neat. Students could use this to calculate their water consumption for the personal water use chart and help them conserve water. The calculator requires us to enter information on source of electricity, number of water saving fixtures, time spent in the shower, use of the tub, dietary habits , use of energy efficient dryers/washers and much more. Then it provides you with detailed information on the number gallons consumed and where you stand among others. It is also very useful in educating family members on water conservation.
Math standards:
5. M.1.2.7- Uses a variety of strategies to solve real life problems
5. M.2.1.2- Estimate volume (capacity) in real world problems using Standard Units. Capacity is measured in cups, quarts and gallons
Science standard
Goal 5.3: Understand the importance of natural resources and the need to manage and conserve them.
11. http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=3
Very informative site on using and saving energy. This would be helpful for my project as conserving energy is directly related to the consumption/ pollution of water and the use of it as a safe renewable source of energy.
Science Standard
Goal 5.3: Understand the importance of natural resources and the need to manage and conserve them.
Goal 5.1: Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced
12. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7194/preview/
This is a fun activity for students to understand the different states of water. It helps students understand that there are three states to water- solid, liquid and gas and that the gas state is reached when water is heated, while the solid state is reached water is frozen (cooled).
13. http://www.mathisfun.com/
Interactive Tutorials which offer complete instruction with drill/practice and extensive feedback. The main purpose behind the site is to offer mathematics as well as some fun bits, and to combine the two wherever possible.
14. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/site/maths.shtml
BBC Numeracy games provide complete instruction with interactive tutorials, games, practice and assessment. It helps students understand abstract concepts, their motivation and confidence is also improved.
15. http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/
AIM has developed an introductory website for kids and adults showing how various items are made. It covers over 40 different products and manufacturing processes, and includes almost 4 hours of manufacturing video. It is targeted towards non-engineers and engineers alike. It provides an own private online factory tour, or a virtual factory tour. The site is amazing and excellent for educating students on where things they use come from and gives a great introduction to the world of manufacturing and engineering. The requirement of water for these manufacturing plants to function could be the relation to my theme.
16. http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html
This site provides a great video explaining the different parts of a water cycle such as precipitation, transpiration and condensation. It also has some great resources for my thematic unit on water such as lesson plans, interactive games and global resources on water.
17. http://whyfiles.org/
This site is called why files aptly and provides some very educative information on a wide range of science related topics. It could be used in my project for researching on a lot of water related questions.
18. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html
This website provides a clear pathway to help students develop and present successful projects. There are many example project ideas and some models for students to review. In addition, they have virtual labs that will help students practice science investigation before they develop their own investigations. Finally, suggestions on how to make outstanding presentations as well as how to set up and run a science fair. Students could use this site to work independently on any relevant project they feel is related to water conservation.
19. http://www.thinkquest.org/en/projects/index.html
This site provides a platform to create projects that provide a flexible framework for engaging students in exploring curricular topics and developing important 21st century skills, such as communication, teamwork, and technology skills. It also challenges students globally to think, create and innovate. It helps preparing students with real world skills that would help them succeed globally.
20. http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/water/water/index.cfm
EcoKids is wonderful environmental education site for both kids and teachers. It contains an interactive activity which provides some relevant water conservation tips for students. This would be very useful for my thematic unit.