Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Website Review: Science in Elementary Ed!
http://www.sciencebob.com/index.php
This website is a SUPER FUN science website to use in the classroom. Science Bob gives teachers the opportunity to either us it in the classroom or for personal use in order to gather ideas. It has a TON of different experiments you can do that deal with different areas within science. Some of the experiments are a little more challenging than others but teachers will be able to assist students with the needs. The great thing about the experiments on the website is all the materials are things you can find at home, in the art room, or ask around school for .... no need to spend extra money! The website also has awesome videos for the kids to watch in class ... some deal with the science experiments listed and others can help elaborate on a topic so the students can get a better understanding of what they are learning about. Lastly, there are research links if students are ever doing a research project in class. Bob has links from things such as the solar system to physical science and weather in order to enhance or help students get started in their findings. Bob has also a link to help students get started with science fair experiments as well as where to look to begin your experiment .... BOB IS AWESOME!
Some of the links that may be more directed towards the teacher and planning is first the link all about Bob .... you need to know who you are getting your information from and how helpful they will be. If you wanted, you could also introduce your class to Bob since he is in the all videos and will be assisting throughout the use of the website. The website also has experiments that OTHER teachers across the country have used and talk about their experiences working with the experiments and how their classes responded. Bob also has a science store where you can buy different items that would be helpful in the classroom. I think this is an AMAZING website for any teacher who may struggle with science and need to find ways to make science fun and exciting in their classroom.
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I remember seeing this earlier and responding to it then, but I will reiterate: I think that the demonstration videos are fun, like Mr. Wizard (if you are old like me) or Bill Nye the Science Guy. I also like the multitude of activities as well as the student questions page. It's good to know that the classic questions like whether it is ok to eat Pop Rocks and drink soda are still being asked :p
ReplyDeleteThe science store looks cool, too, full of doodads that you could get at the Discovery Channel store. I'd like a Mentos dispenser for a Diet Coke bottle. A bargain at $4.50!
His Research Help is full of excellent links, too!
this does seem to be a very good website that kids would enjoy. I think the kids would also interact well with Bob. Most kids like characters that they can follow and that seem to be fun
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