There are definitely a plethora of online projects to be had out there, especially in the areas of Math, Science, Reading, Writing, and the integration of technology. However, I do not find a lot of them that deal with software, the workings of your computer, etc. Which is what I was trying to find. So, I decided to just pick some projects that could be fun for students to do if/when I need to be gone, that wouldn’t require me to write up such lengthy sub plans.
The first one I decided would be great for students was the online etrips to Yellowstone National Park. Although we live in Wyoming, we live in the opposite corner from Yellowstone. Most of the students are from low income families, and I’m pretty sure most of them have not been to Yellowstone. I know I have lived here all my life and didn’t go until my oldest daughter was about 3. We had fun, but she doesn’t remember it. The site is free, they like you to register, but you don’t have to. It is geared toward 5-8th graders. IT doesn’t tell you how long each trip will take, but once you start the trip, it tells you how many pages long it is. Some of the intros are kind of hokie, so I’m thinkin’ my 8th graders would probably laugh at it, but they would still do it. There are really cool pictures, a place that students can take notes, and vocabulary words in bold in the written script that runs beside the pictures in case you want to read it. A great way for kids to learn some science, and “get out of town” so to speak.
http://www.windowsintowonderland.org/attend.shtml
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