Carrie Marusich’s Web Index Page

Created for SlM521

Web-link Bibliography- Numerous links are provided for my 8^th-grade physical science students. Topics include various aspects of both Chemistry and Physics. Several links need certain software; such notices are noted within the link’s description. webbib.htm

Search Engine Selections- A variety of search engine selections from general, news, kid-safe, for teachers, and picture search engines. Direct links to the sites are provided through the site logo. searchengines.htm

Internet Course Module- This activity deals with Internet Pop-ups and ways to stop them from appearing as you navigate through the Internet. coursemodule.htm

Web Drop-in’s

#1: It’s Electric- Students will create a “Top-10” list of important electricity characteristics and safety tips. http://safety.sierrapacific.com

#2: Let’s Roll!- Students will explore virtual roller coasters in preparation for actually building coasters from pipe insulation. rollercoasters.htm

#3: What’s the Matter?- Students will learn about and compare the three states of matter. dropin3.htm

#4 The Great Fuel Debate- Students will research and choose the best alternative fuel source for their needs. dropin4.htm

#5 The A’s & B’s of Science- Students will learn about acids and bases and the pH scale. dropin5.htm

Electives

Lesson Plan Websites- This site offers 6 websites that provide physical science lesson plans. The offered sites are presented from most to least useful. lessonplan.htm

Virtual Field Trips- This page offers teachers and students the chance to learn about atoms without traveling all over. Sit back and relax, and navigate through the history, structure, and importance of atoms. fieldtrip.htm

Worksheets- This link provides links to sites that offer science worksheets. Most of the sites contain materials for a range of science classes, others are more specific. worksheets.htm

Email Tips- This link provides email tips and suggestions for my eighth graders. These tips are also relevant to anyone who sends emails. emailtips.htm

Internet filtering- This link illustrates the pro’s and con’s of Internet filtering in schools. filtering.htm

Link to article for CUR566: E-communications.