This week's resource blog is probably my favorite I've done so far because not only is it interactive, but it is so informative not only for the classroom setting but for real world problems as well. The website I found is called Recycle City (link down below!) and is meant for users to see how the people of the city: reduce waste, use less energy, and save money by doing simple things at home, at work, and in their neighborhoods.
A huge part of the middle school science curriculum I have found is discussing topics such as energy and how we can save that energy for later dates. This website gives a plethora of examples showing that "how". I believe students will find this website very easy and fun to use because of the vibrant colors and facts that it provides about what is going on in today's world. Many students, as we all know, become very disconnected when they do not see the point in learning certain material when they will never use it to their advantage in the real world, so it is our job as teachers to always provide them with that "real world" piece even though it may be tricky sometimes. This website does a terrific job providing those students with that piece of reality.
The website gives a map of the city and goes through each part of the neighborhood and different ways one can recycle, save energy, save resources, etc.. Perhaps one day everyone will be familiar with these ideas and create a better, safer, healthier world to live in!
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Link: Recycle City
Alena,
ReplyDeleteThis resource is so great for middle grade students. I could use this in my science classroom because it relates to the standards along with teaching students about the worldwide environmental issues in an interactive way. The design of the website is vibrant and intriguing which makes it fun for students and it is easy to navigate!
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