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| Rader's Interactive Space Exploration Center | ||||||
| http://www.kapili.com/risec/index.html | ||||||
| Grade Level | 2-8 | |||||
| Teaching Guide? | Partial | http://www.kapili.com/visitor/teacher.html | ||||
| Content/Info |  |
Universe, Galaxies, Stars, Solar System, Exploration | ||||
| Pictures | |
Photos of stars, planets, etc.; illustrations | ||||
| Activities | |
None | ||||
| Ease-of-Use | |
Good navigation, easy to understand, includes site map and glossary | ||||
| Technology Needed | No additional software/plug-ins required | |||||
| Standards Addressed |
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Summary
A companion to other
Kapili sites (Biology4Kids, Chem4Kids). Includes sections on Universe,
Galaxies, Stars, Solar System,
Exploration.
Grade
Level
2-8
Content/Information
Each section begins with a general overview
of the topic (Universe, Galaxies, Stars, Solar System, or Exploration),
and includes
navigation within each section with more
specific topics. Written in language accessible to middle school
students.
Pictures
Actual photos of space phenomena (galaxies,
stars, planets), although some of the photos are not clear and are hindered
by
extraneous graphics. Color illustrations
for each particular topic and subtopic. Bright colors, clear diagrams.
Images load quickly.
Classroom
Activities
None.
Ease of
Use
Easy navigation. Site map, graphical
links as well as text links. User can choose a step-by-step tour
by clicking "Next Stop," or
can choose to navigate around freely.
Navigation accessible to students and teachers. Download time minimal.
Technology
Needed/Recommended
No special software or plug-ins required.
T1 connection is helpful to load graphics, although it loads fairly quickly
with a modem.
Standards Addressed
| 5th: | State Goal 12 (CAS F) | ||||
| 6th: | State Goal 12 (CAS F) | ||||
| 7th: | State Goal 12 (CAS F) | ||||
| 8th: | State Goal 12 (CAS F) |