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
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I agree that this is a great resource. I am excited to see what my students can learn through this website. Even if not every question is answered by a scientist, I think students can learn a great deal by interacting with this site.
ReplyDeleteI am still waiting for a reply, but am encouraged to hear your success story with the site.
I too like the site. I think our students would like the "realness" of it. But I never got a reply to my question. That was a bit disappointing. . . . . Brandi
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