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EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES:
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EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES FOR PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION:
         
 
SCIENCE:
 
  
ELECTRICITY:
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UNIT: HEALTHY BODY / HEALTHY HABITS - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
[[ http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/|BLOBZ CIRCUITS]]:
 
Grade 4 level
 
         
 
Currency- This information is current although the light bulbs in the game are incandescent and should be switched to LED
 
  
Coverage- Limited to basic circuits- Parallel vs series info missing.
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[[ http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/digestive.html#cat20738|Digestive system]]:
 
Accuracy- adequate information for grade level.
 
  
Objectivity- Not applicable for this material
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[http://nature.ca/discover/exm/blddgstvsystm/index_e.cfm Build a Digestive System]
  
SIMPLE MACHINES: [http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/%20 EDHEADS:]
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Currency- This information supports the new BC schools science curriculum
Grade 5 level
 
         
 
Currency- This information is current and aligns with the new BC schools science curriculum
 
  
Coverage- Covers Simple machines and Compound Machines .
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Coverage- Limited to digestive system- needs to include the excretory system
 
   
 
   
Accuracy- adequate information for grade level.
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Accuracy- The information is accurate but support materials are needed ie- pre-load vocabulary.
  
Objectivity- Not applicable for this material
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Objectivity- The information is culturally biased with non-ethnic food examples ie chicken and pizza.
  
HUMAN BODY:
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[http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2science.html#foodchains FOOD CHAINS]
[[ http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/digestive.html#cat20738|Digestive system]]:
 
  
[http://nature.ca/discover/exm/blddgstvsystm/index_e.cfm Build a Digestive System] Grade 4 Level
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[http://kidwings.com/nests-of-knowledge/virtual-pellet/ OWL PELLET:]
  
Currency- This information supports the new BC schools science curriculum
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Currency- Links up with new BC science curriculum
  
Coverage- Limited to digestive system- needs to include the excretory system
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Coverage- Combines Biomes with skeletal system of mammals
 
   
 
   
Accuracy- The information is accurate but support materials are needed ie- pre-load vocabulary.
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Accuracy- Many links to UK gov't Education site- well referenced
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Objectivity- Models scientific method that students can apply to hands-on activities
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HEALTH AND CAREER
  
Objectivity- The information is culturally biased with non-ethnic food examples ie chicken and pizza.
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HEALTHY EATING:
  
FOOD CHAINS: http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2science.html#foodchains
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[http://www.bcpeds.ca/Programs/showcontent.aspx?MenuID=1760 SIP SMART]
[http://kidwings.com/nests-of-knowledge/virtual-pellet/ OWL PELLET:]
 
  
Currency- This information is current although the light bulbs in the game are incandescent and should be switched to LED
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Currency- Supports new BC health curriculum "food choices to support active lifestyles and overall health"
  
Coverage- Limited to basic circuits- Parallel vs series info missing.
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Coverage- Grades 4-6 Physical and Health Education
 
   
 
   
Accuracy- adequate information for grade level.
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Accuracy- Sponsored by Heart and stroke Assn. of BC-A reputable source of health information.
  
Objectivity- Not applicable for this material
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Objectivity- Created by BC Pedriatric Society - not for profit asociaton of doctors promoting healthy lifestyles
  
MATH:
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FOOD SAFETY Grade 4/5 Level
MEASUREMENT:
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[http://www.fooddetectives.com/mainmenu.html FOOD DETECTIVES-]  
CM: http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/meas.cgi?A1=s&A2=1&A3=0&COBR=2
 
Estimation- http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/can-you-fill-it/
 
Operations http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths/number/
 
http://www.teachingmeasures.co.uk/menu.html
 
  
FREEWEBS: http://www.freewebs.com/weddell/Equiv%20Fractions%20Contents.html
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Currency- Supports the new BC schools health education curriculum
TONYS FRACTION PIZZA SHOP: http://mrnussbaum.com/tonyfraction/
 
FRACTION MONKEYS: http://www.fractionmonkeys.co.uk/activity/
 
  
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Coverage- Covers non-communicable food-borne bacteria prevention
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Accuracy- adequate information for grade level.
  
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Objectivity- Shows standard food choices -limited diversity
  
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ONLINE SAFETY Grade 3/4 Level
  
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[http://www.zoeandmolly.ca/app/en/ - Zoe and Molly online:]
  
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Currency- Needs to be updated with current online environments
  
COMPUTERS:
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Coverage- Covers basics but needs more about maintaining anonymity online.
POSTER MAKER: http://www.asciiposter.com/create2
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Accuracy- Describes online predators methods
  
CASH
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Objectivity- Some stereotypes here- somewhat simplified for grade level
HEALTHY EATING:
 
Fight Bac- http://www.fightbac.org/kids/fight-bac-at-picnic-park 
 
Dole Superkids https://www.dole.com/Superkids
 
Online Safety- Zoe and Molly online: http://www.zoeandmolly.ca/app/en/
 

Latest revision as of 10:35, 29 November 2015

EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES FOR PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION:

UNIT: HEALTHY BODY / HEALTHY HABITS - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:

[[ http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/digestive.html#cat20738%7CDigestive system]]:

Build a Digestive System

Currency- This information supports the new BC schools science curriculum

Coverage- Limited to digestive system- needs to include the excretory system

Accuracy- The information is accurate but support materials are needed ie- pre-load vocabulary.

Objectivity- The information is culturally biased with non-ethnic food examples ie chicken and pizza.

FOOD CHAINS

OWL PELLET:

Currency- Links up with new BC science curriculum

Coverage- Combines Biomes with skeletal system of mammals

Accuracy- Many links to UK gov't Education site- well referenced

Objectivity- Models scientific method that students can apply to hands-on activities

HEALTH AND CAREER

HEALTHY EATING:

SIP SMART

Currency- Supports new BC health curriculum "food choices to support active lifestyles and overall health"

Coverage- Grades 4-6 Physical and Health Education

Accuracy- Sponsored by Heart and stroke Assn. of BC-A reputable source of health information.

Objectivity- Created by BC Pedriatric Society - not for profit asociaton of doctors promoting healthy lifestyles

FOOD SAFETY Grade 4/5 Level FOOD DETECTIVES-

Currency- Supports the new BC schools health education curriculum

Coverage- Covers non-communicable food-borne bacteria prevention

Accuracy- adequate information for grade level.

Objectivity- Shows standard food choices -limited diversity

ONLINE SAFETY Grade 3/4 Level

- Zoe and Molly online:

Currency- Needs to be updated with current online environments

Coverage- Covers basics but needs more about maintaining anonymity online.

Accuracy- Describes online predators methods

Objectivity- Some stereotypes here- somewhat simplified for grade level