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May 29, 2008 | Tagged environment education science | 1 Comment
Site: EcoKids
This environmental education site from Canada provides a number of resources that can apply k-8. The site boasts a number of informational resources regarding science and the environment, including interviews with some actual scientists. In addition to that, there are a few interactive games, some mostly for fun while others engage kids in some critical thinking when it comes to environmental decision making. To further the interactivity of the site there is also a blog built into the site as well as a discussion board. Finally, they also sponsor environmental challenges which, though focused on Canada, could provide good ideas for teachers & classes all over.
In terms of using this in class, there are a number of possibilities. Having students comment on the blog or discussion board, or by participating in the challenges, will give them a great chance to interact with others and really do something constructive. The games and information resources (titled “Homework Help” can provide good reviews of content, especially if done with a discussion period following the involvement…or posting to a blog to talk about what they did/learned.
Enjoy the site!
Learn well!
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Hey Adam-
Great site- thanks for sharing. Have it on my list of summer sites to create new lessons for the fall.
Have a great weekend.
anne marie