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EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES FOR SCIENCE: THE HUMAN BODY
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EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES FOR PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION:
  
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
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UNIT: HEALTHY BODY / HEALTHY HABITS - INTERMEDIATE 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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Objectivity- The information is culturally biased with non-ethnic food examples ie chicken and pizza.
 
Objectivity- The information is culturally biased with non-ethnic food examples ie chicken and pizza.
  
[[ http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2science.html#foodchains|FOOD CHAINS:]]
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[http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2science.html#foodchains FOOD CHAINS]
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[http://kidwings.com/nests-of-knowledge/virtual-pellet/ OWL PELLET:]
 
[http://kidwings.com/nests-of-knowledge/virtual-pellet/ OWL PELLET:]
  
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Objectivity- Models scientific method that students can apply to hands-on activities
 
Objectivity- Models scientific method that students can apply to hands-on activities
  
MATH:
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HEALTH AND CAREER
  
MEASUREMENT:
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HEALTHY EATING:
  
[http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/can-you-fill-it/ Estimation-] Grade 5/6 Level
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[http://www.bcpeds.ca/Programs/showcontent.aspx?MenuID=1760 SIP SMART]
  
Currency- The website is dated 2015 and the TV show it references is still on-air
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Currency- Supports new BC health curriculum "food choices to support active lifestyles and overall health"
  
Coverage- The Games apply math concepts to problems related to real-world situations
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Coverage- Grades 4-6 Physical and Health Education
 
   
 
   
Accuracy- Some information is in US format ie- imperial measurement
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Accuracy- Sponsored by Heart and stroke Assn. of BC-A reputable source of health information.
  
Objectivity- Some games assume student skills and do not explain objectives adequately
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Objectivity- Created by BC Pedriatric Society - not for profit asociaton of doctors promoting healthy lifestyles
 
 
 
HEALTH AND CAREER
 
  
 
FOOD SAFETY Grade 4/5 Level
 
FOOD SAFETY Grade 4/5 Level

Latest revision as of 11:35, 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