The Science & Technology of WWII |
| Reviewed by Diane Flynn Keith |
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| Resource: | The Science & Technology of WWII | ||
| Provider: | Science & Technology of WWII | ||
| Summary: | Age Range: 11 and up (Middle School, High School, and Beyond) ClickScholar Mary Burns (whose homeschooled son is an expert on WWII) recommended this website, sponsored by The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, devoted to "The Science and Technology of WWII." |
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| Description: | Historically, warfare has been a catalyst for scientific and technological innovation used in waging war and in saving lives. WWII led to some of the most profound advances, as lessons and activities provided at this multi-media website demonstrate. When you arrive at the site, you'll see a brief introduction and a menu that includes: *Darkroom - View WWII science and technology artifacts that include radar components, atomic bomb materials, medical equipment, coding machines, slide rules used to target artillery, and more. *Lesson Plans - Download three lessons that use science and math in real-world applications (as related to WWII). For example, use moon phases and tides in planning the D-Day invasion. *Timeline - Explore an interactive timeline of the road to the development of the atomic bomb. *Activities - Click on the titles on the "theater marquis" to take a "Sci-Tech Quiz" presented as old newsreel footage, or send and decipher coded messages. *Discussion - Find a series of questions to foster discussion about the events and developments of WWII. *Ask the Expert - Listen to a "radio broadcast" where scientists explain the differences between radar and sonar, how atomic bombs work, and whether or not penicillin really comes from moldy bread. You'll also find a bibliography, links to other websites, and you can order a f.r.e.e poster of the "War that Changed the World." This site is loaded with extraordinary content but you may have to be patient as it downloads. I found that it wasn't immediately obvious how to access information at each section of the site and discovered that clicking on a stagnant screen often opened a new page where the content was archived. (This is a minor inconvenience.) Again, this site is sponsored by the National WWII Museum that you can visit here, http://www.nationalww2museum.org |
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| C A T E G O R I E S | |||
| Orientation: | General | ||
| Subjects: | Science, Technology, History | ||
| Teaching Methods: | Online Interactive | ||
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| Ages: | 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | ||
| Grades: | 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | ||
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| Web Site: | http://www.ww2sci-tech.org/ | ||
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