Ask A Scientist Website

It was very interesting going through the "Ask A Scientist" website. I like the idea that a real scientist answers your questions. Initially I had asked a question about cells, but I then tried another question; why is the sky blue? The answer was not found, but I clicked on the "don't give up" link and sent my information and my question to the website. A couple of days later I got a response by email, linking me to another wonderful website that answered my question perfectly:
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/misrsky/misr_sky.shtml

Even though this website has been founded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institution, but any science question one may have will be sent to volunteer scientists to ask in any branch of science and not just Biology, Medicine, or as younger students would say, Life science. Most of the instant answers on the website are mainly life science related.

ANother great feaure of the website is its other links to science fair projects, personal health, homework health, and what I enjoyed the most was their "top ten question" link. I just went through different questions and ansswers out of curiosity and it was great fun. I showed my students this website and have posted it on my school website for all curious students to use. It was indeed a great reference!

Website: Ask a Scientist
http://www.askascientist.org
Website: Space Place - NASA
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/misrsky/misr_sky.shtml

Presentation Tools

It really is the 21st century and I keep getting blown away beyond what I ever thought possible, but I do know there is still much more to come. One way is through presentation tools. I saw a tutorial about "Prezi®" which was not only user friendly but looked wonderful, could be accessed online and could be downloaded. I am not a great user or PowerPoint, which is another great tool, but since I have been using a Smart Board recently in my classroom, I do no think I have the choice anymore.

Making presentations has grown to be more fun than ever before with the creative additions that computer specialists keep adding on to the already existing features. But I need to get going and practice a lot, but it is a target worth striving for now and I am on my way.

www.prezi.com