The website I found that is a great online resource for elementary science teachers is Sid the Science Kid!
http://pbskids.org/sid/index.html
When I entered this site, I first noticed that it is extremely kid-friendly. The colors and animations are very attractive and they create a desire to explore the site. On the homepage there are many options for learners to choose from. There is a game section and a video section, as well as tabs designated for parents and teachers. When I clicked into the video section of the site, I had even more options: clips, investigations, songs, and full episodes. The songs on this website would be great for classroom use. I listened to a song called "I do what I do (with the skeleton I got)" and it kept me entertained while supplying information. Seeing as how I was entertained by this song clip, I can just imagine how students would get involved and start singing just for fun!
The educational videos are great as well. They all incorporate Sid in a situation that many young children can easily relate to (example: being in a car with Grandma). I feel as though this allows students to keep an interest. It is sometimes more fun for students to learn from peers rather than from teachers.
Finally, this website keeps children focused. While I had the window open, but typing elsewhere, I heard a voice asking "Okey Dokey Kiddo, what do you want to do today?" This reminded me to get back to what I was originally working on, and ultimately I was more productive because of the friendly reminder!
I feel as though Sid the Science Kid's website is a great resource that teachers can use to teach elementary science. Interactive websites should be used in classrooms, and I feel that science lessons can benefit from such technology!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Katelyn! This sounds like an amazing resource to use in the classroom. I especially like that there are game and video options which provide opportunities for students to interact with the science topics they are learning about. This definitely seems like it will be a great site to use to intorduce topics in a fun way or to use as an interesting review for students!
ReplyDeleteBrooke reviewed this, too (you might want to pop over and visit her blog). This is a show that I've been meaning to watch. Have you see it? PBS online resources are terrific!
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