This Video Demo was created around the Britannica Science Library of books for elementary students. Inside the AVL, I found the resource under elementary resources for the Britannica Science Library 2013, which are a set of science books based around various areas of science. These books are very insightful and are on a reading level for students grades 5-12. For my video I used the book about the environment as my example and how easy it is to view or to download for students to have additional information not given in the classroom learning. This is a great resource for students that have interests in specific areas of science that are not satisfied with only the information that may be covered inside the classroom.
Brian, I found the Illustrated science resource to be helpful to teach an elementary class. Yes, students are very inquisitive and want to know more when learning about science. It's great that students are able to download the resource on their digital device to use as a resource to complete a particular assignment or just to learn more about plants, animals, rocks, minerals, etc. Teachers would enjoy using this resource to help students master standards in Science. Great presentation!
ReplyDeleteBrian great resource for enrichment for students in science class. What I liked best about this resource was the details portion of each book from reading level, pages number, and when it was published. This is another way students can make sure that the book they choose has relevant information and if they are capable of grasping the lexile level. Another great feature I thought was useful was the fact you could read the text online if students had their own device they could work from home.
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ReplyDeleteI think this resource is great for students around the middle school ages! It would be beneficial in the case of a inquiry based instructional methods where the students may be grouped and learn about a specific topic and then in turn teach the other from the other groups. I enjoyed how easy your video was to understand the book resources and access them quickly and efficiently based upon the content.
Brian, the Britannica Illustrated Science Library database is an excellent resource. This resource gives students access to a range of sources, information, and learning opportunities. Britannica Illustrated Science Library aligns with the Alabama Science Standards for grades 5-9. This would be a great database to use for student projects, centers, and independent work. It gives students choices in terms of research and topics of interest. I also love that students can download the science readers and view them offline. I believe this resource is best suited for upper elementary and middle school students. Thank you for sharing this great resource!
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