Science Discoveries on the Net: An Integrated Approach (Teacher Ideas Press) [Paperback]

Anthony D. Fredericks (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563088231 | ISBN-13: 978-1563088230 | Publication Date: October 15, 2000

Turn kids onto science with these exciting Internet learning adventures. The 88 lessons in this book connect young learners to the incredible array of science knowledge and resources on the Internet. Each unit includes engaging activities and Internet research projects based on specific science concepts, along with discussion questions and lists of relevant Web sites and related literature. Grades K-6.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Adding the Internet to classroom lessons can be a daunting task for teachers and librarians. The tried-and-true methods of evaluating traditional materials (books, magazines, videos) don't translate as easily to Web sites. Fredericks offers not only lists of Web sites, but also ideas on how to use the Internet as part of a larger classroom or research activity. Part one is fairly general, including an introduction to teaching science, as well as tips on teaching with online resources. Included are Web sites that offer lesson plans, suggested search engines, and an example of a parental consent form. The second part, which makes up the bulk of the book, offers science units. Each one focuses on a particular subject area, covering specific topics in the life, physical, earth, and space sciences and the human body (sample subjects include food chains and webs, magnetism, volcanoes, asteroids, and the respiratory system). Each unit includes a list of Web sites, suggested research questions for students, a short bibliography, and a few activities. There is nothing extraordinary about this book, but it's a comprehensive guide for those who are new to the information superhighway, and it's refreshing to see that the author includes print material in his suggested lesson plans.-Dina Sherman, Brooklyn Children's Museum, NY

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Review

?Teachers who enjoy working with themes or integrating curriculum areas will find Science Discoveries on the Net an invaluable resource....Aimed at primary school students, this book is recommended for the innovative teacher looking to save valuable time through the use of a book that provides thought-provoking topics, research questions, Web-sites, literature resources, activities and projects, and makes learning fun.?-Orana

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Product Details

• Paperback: 313 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (October 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563088231
• ISBN-13: 978-1563088230
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,487,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tony ([e-mail])is an award-winning children's author well known for his energetic, humorous, and highly informative school visits throughout North America. His dynamic presentations have captivated thousands of students in Canada, Mexico, and across the United States ' all with rave reviews!
Tony is a former elementary teacher and reading specialist. He is the author of more than 100 books, including more than three-dozen children's books. His children's titles include Under One Rock (2002 Nature and Ecology Award); Slugs (2000 Outstanding Science Trade Book), Bloodsucking Creatures, Around One Cactus (2004 Teacher's Choice Award), Near One Cattail (2006 Green Earth Book Award), and The Tsunami Quilt: Grandfather's Story among others. Forthcoming titles include A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet and Dinosaur Droppings.
Fredericks is also the author of several teacher resource books including the perennial favorite Frantic Frogs and Other Frankly Fractured Folktales for Readers Theatre.

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4.0 out of 5 stars So many great ideas, December 13, 2009

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Kathy (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Science Discoveries on the Net: An Integrated Approach (Teacher Ideas Press) (Paperback)

I remember using this book and the Social Studies Discoveries on the Net: An Integrated Approach (Teacher Ideas Press) one many years ago for my boys when they were elementary age. I found these books at the library. There are quite a few ideas and we had some fun lesson plans based on these books. Several moms would ask me where I got the ideas for a lesson plan, for instance, insects. I mentioned this book. These books are large, oversized books. I'd have to look at them now, 2009, I would guess that many of the websites (most, probably) are no longer available but the book would still offer ideas on where to look and what to put together for different subjects.

I am going to give this 4 stars because the links are out of date but the book was very useful many years ago when I needed ideas.