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Objectivity- Not applicable for this material
 
Objectivity- Not applicable for this material
  
HUMAN BODY:
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HUMAN BODY:Grade 5/6 Level
 
[[ http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/digestive.html#cat20738|Digestive system]]:
 
[[ http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/digestive.html#cat20738|Digestive system]]:
  
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[[ http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2science.html#foodchains|FOOD CHAINS:]]
 
[[ http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2science.html#foodchains|FOOD CHAINS:]]
[http://kidwings.com/nests-of-knowledge/virtual-pellet/ OWL PELLET:]
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[http://kidwings.com/nests-of-knowledge/virtual-pellet/ OWL PELLET:] Grade 5 Level
  
 
Currency- Links up with new BC science curriculum
 
Currency- Links up with new BC science curriculum
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MEASUREMENT:
 
MEASUREMENT:
  
[http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/can-you-fill-it/ Estimation-]
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[http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/can-you-fill-it/ Estimation-] Grade 5/6 Level
  
 
Currency- The website is dated 2015 and the TV show it references is still on-air
 
Currency- The website is dated 2015 and the TV show it references is still on-air
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HEALTH AND CAREER
 
HEALTH AND CAREER
  
FOOD SAFETY
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FOOD SAFETY Grade 4/5 Level
 
[http://www.fooddetectives.com/mainmenu.html FOOD DETECTIVES-]   
 
[http://www.fooddetectives.com/mainmenu.html FOOD DETECTIVES-]   
  
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Objectivity- Shows standard food choices -limited diversity
 
Objectivity- Shows standard food choices -limited diversity
  
ONLINE SAFETY
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ONLINE SAFETY Grade 3/4 Level
  
 
[http://www.zoeandmolly.ca/app/en/ - Zoe and Molly online:]
 
[http://www.zoeandmolly.ca/app/en/ - Zoe and Molly online:]

Revision as of 15:11, 16 November 2015

EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES:

SCIENCE:

ELECTRICITY: [[ http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/%7CBLOBZ 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.

Accuracy- adequate information for grade level.

Objectivity- Not applicable for this material

SIMPLE MACHINES: EDHEADS: Grade 5 level

Currency- This information is current and aligns with the new BC schools science curriculum

Coverage- Covers Simple machines and Compound Machines .

Accuracy- adequate information for grade level.

Objectivity- Not applicable for this material

HUMAN BODY:Grade 5/6 Level [[ http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/digestive.html#cat20738%7CDigestive system]]:

Build a Digestive System Grade 4 Level

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.

[[ http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2science.html#foodchains%7CFOOD CHAINS:]] OWL PELLET: Grade 5 Level

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

MATH:

MEASUREMENT:

Estimation- Grade 5/6 Level

Currency- The website is dated 2015 and the TV show it references is still on-air

Coverage- The Games apply math concepts to problems related to real-world situations

Accuracy- Some information is in US format ie- imperial measurement

Objectivity- Some games assume student skills and do not explain objectives adequately


HEALTH AND CAREER

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