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| StarChild | ||||||
| http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html | ||||||
| Grade Level | 3-8 | |||||
| Teaching Guide? | Yes | http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/teachers/teachers.html | ||||
| Content/Info |  |
Solar System, Universe, Planets, Space Subjects | ||||
| Pictures | |
Many photos, illustrations for all subjects listed | ||||
| Activities | |
Puzzles, songs, interactive quizzes, problem-solving | ||||
| Ease-of-Use | |
Good navigation, 2 levels of difficulty depending on grade level, extensive glossary, built-in search engine, links to more sites | ||||
| Technology Needed | Can use site without any special technology; however, audio and video players are recommended for certain areas. Javascript capability useful. | |||||
| Standards Addressed |
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Summary
Space exploration site, includes sections
on Solar System, Universe, and Space Subjects (like telescopes, satellites,
etc.). Broken down into two levels of difficulty depending on grade
level.
Grade
Level
3-8
Content/Information
Difficulty Levels 1 and 2 are each broken
down into sections: Solar System, Universe, Space Stuff, and Glossary.
Each section has general information, followed by links to more specific
information (for instance, the Solar System page has a link to the Planets,
which has links to each individual planet). Every vocabulary word
within text is linked to a glossary. Each section has activities,
plus interactive quizzes and fun facts.
Pictures
Many illustrations, some photos, for each
topic and subtopic of the different sections. There are also some
movies.
Classroom
Activities
Activities for each section, and for each
difficulty level. Puzzles, songs, interactive quizzes, problem-solving.
Activity pages are intended for online use, but include a feature that
allows you to print a special version of the activities (no computer required)
for your classroom.
Ease of
Use
Easy navigation. Glossary, internal
search engine, links to unfamiliar vocabulary words. Two levels of
difficulty (Level 1 and Level 2) depending on grade level. A printable
version of all pages is available (including the glossary). Links
make it easy to return to main page. Navigation accessible to students
and teachers. Download time minimal.
Technology
Needed/Recommended
No special software required, although
you may not be able to access some things (like recordings of songs or
movies) without certain plug-ins. Audio and video players a plus.
CGI and JavaScript capabilities helpful. An advanced browser (newer
version of Netscape or Internet Explorer) would be best to view and use
this site most effectively.
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) |