Online Educator's Weekly Super Sites for August 4, 1997

[Gina Yarbrough]

Hello From Online Educator,

Here are the five Education Super Sites for the week of August 4, 1997 from
The Online Educator, creators of "Point, Click and Teach.".


1. All categories

Show your students how to receive news and information from north of the
U.S. border with CBC 4 KIDS.

CBC4Kids is CBC Radio's interactive Web site for children 8-13. It offers
daily news, sports, classical and popular music, Canadian history, science
experiments, jokes,quizzes and games. Your kids will like the interactive
features on this site. Tuck this URL away for your next unit on Canadian
geography, culture and history.


2. Science

Explore the wonderous world of flying insects with the CHILDREN'S BUTTERFLY
SITE.

Despite their small size, butterflies and moths are some of the World's most
wondrous animals. Their beauty, seemingly miraculous metamorphosis, and
apparently carefree flight all spark our imaginations. This site, developed
by the United States Geological Survey, is a wonderful introduction to these
fascinating creatures. Although geared toward younger students, there's good
content here for older students, too.


3. Tools for teachers

Keep up with educational topics with E-MAIL DISCUSSION LISTS.


Staying on top of your profession is tough, particularly when you're
spending more and more time in class and preparing lesson plans. One
painless way to have educational information delivered directly to you is
by joining electronic discussion groups. These groups connect you to your
teaching colleagues around the world via e-mail. There are hundreds of
groups on the Net, each devoted to specific educational topics. You can
find the ones you need quickly and easily at this one-stop Web site.


4. Economics

Help your high school students find work with the HIGH SCHOOL RECRUITER
EMPLOYMENT WEB SITE.


The High School Recruiter Employment Web Site offers a connecting point
between people who are seeking part-time and full-time jobs, work and
career opportunities, and employers who are looking for quality people.
Have your students check this site often. It is refreshed several times a
week.


5. Geography

Use the Net to bring a fun geography lesson to your students with NORTH
AMERICAN SCAVENGER HUNT.

The Internet-savvy teachers at Loogootee Elementary West in Loogootee,
Indiana are making the most out of their school computers by developing fun
projects for and with their students. One your kids will enjoy is the North
American Scavenger Hunt. It starts with a simple premise: "You are trying
to get a job as a tour guide for North America. It is up to you to learn
all that you can about this continent." Then the fun starts as students use
Internet resources to learn all they can about the countries and
environment of North America. (Lessons on history, endangered animals,
holidays and customs, cultures and languages are in the works.) Give this
lesson plan a try. Your students will enjoy it.


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