Web2.0 Science Tools

Now that we have started the second nine-weeks of school I thought it would be helpful to offer some useful resources in science for middle and high school teachers.  This is just a short overview of the many sites included in this site. To view all the resources please go to:
http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/professional_development/web_2_0_science_tools

General Science

1. Google Earth – use Google Earth to fly to places around the world. Check out the Showcase of tours and videos or the Gallery of images.
• http://www.google.com/earth/index.html
2. Google Earth Lessons
• http://gelessons.com/lessons/
3. Science NetLinks – resources for K-12 science, standards-based Internet experiences for students. Check out the Lessons, Tools, Resources and Benchmarks.
• http://sciencenetlinks.com/index.php

Anatomy

1. Get Body Smart – an online textbook about human anatomy and physiology. The site currently covers nine subject areas.
• http://www.getbodysmart.com/
2. Science & Nature: Interactive games to better understand the human anatomy
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/index_interactivebody.shtml

Astronomy & Space

1. Hubblesite – explore astronomy from the Hubble, gallery of images, recent discoveries, and learning resources.
• http://hubblesite.org/

There are also resources for the following areas in science:

1. Kids’ Space Sites
2. Biology
3. Chemistry
4. Earth Science
5. Physics

NCTIES Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina: March 3-5, 2010

I attended the NCTIES (North Carolina Technology in Education Society) conference in Raleigh this past week.  I enjoyed several of the sessions, met some great people and now I want to take time to go through my notes and learn more about several Web 2.0 tools that I previewed.  In the coming weeks I want to blog about some of these tools and how they can benefit teaching and enhance learning for all students.

For now I have outlined the sessions I attended in my wiki workspace.  Please look over my outline and check out the other wiki pages posted within NCTIES 2010.