Ocean's Effect on Weather and Climate: Global Climate Patterns
Mon, Sep 06, 2010 2:54 PM
Excellent Resource
Once I allowed “pop ups” from NSTA on my computer, I had no problem accessing this resource.
I liked having the option to read the material myself and/or have the material read to me by the online narrator. I appreciated the “check your thinking” and the “questions to check understanding” buttons that were spread throughout the resource. I liked the way the information was “chunked” into well-organized and intuitive sections. The inclusion of “common student misconceptions” and “hands-on activities” sidebars made the resource directly applicable to my middle school science classroom, which I appreciated. I liked the high-quality production value that went into the design of figures, animation, and particularly the interactive support features. Although I did not make use of the feature, I was comforted to know that email help from a Science Content Mentor was just an “Ask the Mentor” click away. I also welcomed the supplemental resources such as the companion Sci-Guide and the online glossary of all highlighted vocabulary. I found the resource to be highly engaging and was surprised at how quickly the time passed. I highly recommend this resource.