Primary Source Resources and Projects

• Introduction to Primary Sources (Guided Exploration includes Activity 1 at the end)

The Internet: A New Tool for Teaching

• eHat Program for Activity 2
   
• Activity 2: Real World Problem Solving
   
• "Internet-Enhanced" Ship Problem:
  • Atlantic Ocean Ship Map
    • Marine Loop
  • Observation Table
  • Atlantic Ocean Weather Satellite Image (Click for backup)
  • Atlantic Ocean Wave Data
  • Gulf Stream velocities
  • Sample Project: The Stowaway Adventure (map)
     
  • Download handouts:
    • Internet.pdf
    • Textbook.pdf
       
  Activity 2: Real World Problem Solving

  Trainer's Instructions: Ship Identification

Selecting a Unique and Compelling Project

• Stevens Recommended Unique and Compelling Projects
• Unique and Compelling Project Instructional Summary
  • Standards & Benchmarks
  • Student Learning Objectives
  • Assessment Strategies
• Activity 4: Remote Use of Scientific Instrumentation (optional)

Online Evaluation Form

• Evaluation Form

Primary Source: Online Resources

• List of Primary Sources Project and Resources online

Math Virtual Manipulatives

• Seeing Math Interactive resources
• National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics
• Shodor applets and activities
• Harcourt Publishers E-Labs
• Selected Online Tools Organized by the NEIR*TEC
• Illuminations by NCTM
• The Math Forum
• Mathline searchable video database from PBS

Internet Safety Information

• Parent's Guide to the Internet: Hosted by the US Department of Education
• www.getnetwise.org: Tools for families offering ideas for Internet filters, setting time limits for students, etc.
• Librarian's Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids: Hosted by the American Library Association (ALA)
• Safe Kids Home Page: "Tips, advice and suggestions to make your family's online experience fun and productive."

Internet Glossary

• PC Webopedia home page
• What is.com: Exhaustive list of technology-related topics
  • Internet Technology Terms
  • Internet Acronyms and Lingo

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