K12> Some Rainforest Websites - 6 mgs
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Subject: Some Rainforest Websites
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From: Judith Decker <jdecker4art@xxxxxxxxx>
Greetings,
I have some Rain Forest Web Sites on my site:
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/mathsci.htm
(scroll down to Rainforests)
See the Surfing the Net with Kids link:
http://www.surfnetkids.com/rainforest.htm
I have many useful links on my site:
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/
This is my portion of Incredible Art Department:
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/
Judy Decker
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From: Bruce Moon <bmoon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
For a constructivist approach that uses the web, a webquest is a good
approach. Second grade is a bit on the young side for a full-blown
webquest, but you may be able to adapt one to meet your needs. The webquest
page at San Diego State would be a good starting place to learn about
webquests and to search for webquests that might meet your needs:
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/
Bernie Dodge, one of the "fathers" of the webquest, has started a site that
deals with them: http://webquest.org/
Tom March, who worked with Bernie Dodge, also has some good materials:
http://www.ozline.com/learning/
You might also want to check out the SBC KnowledgeNet
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/index.cfm and Filamentality
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/ for help in finding/creating a
webquest. You might also want to look at http://www.pbs.org
Bruce Moon
Rio Linda, CA
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From: Jeff Jones <technomediaman@xxxxxxxxx>
Kids Corner @ (RAN) Rainforest Action Network
http://www.ran.org/kidscorner/
A joint project with NICK News
Rainforests
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/rforest/index.htm
Rainforests Photo Gallery
http://www.rainforestventures.com/gallery.htm
Reading Rainbow Review Movie
http://pbskids.org/readingrainbow/books/review094a.html
A Rainforest WebQuest
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/vgreen/webquest.htm
Rainforest Scavenger Hunt
http://www.mrsdingman.homestead.com/RainforestScavHunt.html
Rainforest Fieldtrip
http://www.field-trips.org/tours/sci/rainforest/_tourlaunch1.htm
Rainforest Resources @ abcteach.com
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/habitats/rain_forest/
Rainforests @ Enchanted Learning
http://www.zoomdinosaurs.com/subjects/rainforest/
If you would like Websites that go with the book, "The Great Kapok Tree"
email me. I just worked up a list.
Jeff
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From: Mary Baskett <mary-baskett@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Here are some Rainforest websites.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/
http://www.ran.org/kidscorner/
http://www.rainbird.com/rainforest/index.htm
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/habitats/rain_forest/
http://www.pbs.org/tal/costa_rica/rainwalk.html
http://www.rain-tree.com/facts.htm
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/resources/index.html
http://archive.greenpeace.org/forests/home.htm
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/resources/index.html
Mary Baskett
Computer Teacher
mary-baskett@xxxxxxxxxxx
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From: Aileen Monaghan <Garciatiedyed@xxxxxxx>
Hi Cynthia,
A colleague and friend of mine does a Rainforest Unit with her third grade
class that can be adapted to second grade students. Here are some useful
resources that she compiled.
Rainforest Virtual Reality Tour
http://www.bsrsi.msu.edu/rfrc/tour/slidec.html
This site is a good introduction to the rainforest because it gives a brief
description of different animals, plants, insects and people of the
rainforest. This site also includes a quiz based on pictures to see what you
have
learned. The language and material is appropriate for elementary school.
Zoom Rainforest
http://www.zoomschool.com/subjects/rainforest/
This site defines the meaning of a rainforest and gives a brief overview
of the people and the animals that live there. It also has excellent links,
which define highlighted words or give additional information on that topic.
This site is made for young students and would be a wonderful introduction to
the rainforest.
RESEARCH SITES
Animals of the Rainforest
Http://www.srl.caltech.edu/personnel/krubal/rainforest/edit560s6/www/animals.htm
This site has research information on different animals of the rainforest.
This site includes pictures and illustrations.
Animals of the Rainforest slideshow
HTTP://www.scu.k12.ca.us./pomeroy/Rainforest/v3_document.htm
This slideshow is a good example of a PowerPoint presentation on animals of
the rainforest. The slide show was written by children. Children would be able
to read this slide show without any help. The best part of this site is the
students illustrations. The language and material is appropriate for
elementary school.
Rain Forest Animals
Http://www.edtech.kennesaw.edu/traci/animals/animals.htm
This site has brief description of various animals of the rainforest. It
includes graphics and a short description which is appropriate for elementary
school.
The Rainforest Network: Kids Corner
http://www.ran.org/kidscorner/
This site is gives information about the rainforest, but it tell how they
are being destroyed. Children can learn how they can help save the
Rainforests.
Science: The Rainforest
http://www.pbs.org/tal/costa_rica/index.html
This site uses wonderful photographs, maps and charts. This site has
colorful photographs and age appropriate information. This site focuses on
giving
the reader an overview of the rainforest.
FINAL ACTIVITY FOR RAINFOREST UNIT
Amazon Interactive
http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html
This site would be a wonderful final activity of a rainforest unit. The
reader is asked questions based on what they have learned. To find the answers
the reader needs to make a decision and choose an answer.
WebQuest on Animals of the Rainforest
http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq3/rain.htm
This WebQuest focuses on learning about the animals of the Rainforest. It
asks the reader collect information on the animals such as physical
description, habitat, enemies, and how they defend themselves. It also asks
the reader
to use various applications to complete the tasks.
Aileen Monaghan K-2 Science Teacher
NYCBOE, District 20, Region 7
garciatiedyed@xxxxxxx
(** Sites compiled by Joann Vitale 3rd Grade Teacher in my school)
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