Science & Engineering Thru Comics |
| Reviewed by Diane Flynn Keith |
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| Resource: | Science & Engineering Thru Comics | ||
| Provider: | HowToons | ||
| Summary: | Age Range: 8 and up (Younger children and non-readers will need assistance; all projects require adult supervision.) A Maryland ClickScholar recommended this Do-It-Yourself website that provides a free and unique way for kids to learn science and engineering by building cool things using illustrations and instructions provided in comic-book format |
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| Description: | This site is the brainchild of three people - a comic book artist, an inventor, and a toy designer - whose mission is to provide engaging science content that inspires creativity, art, and imagination by using "tools of mass construction." When you get to the site, you'll see a variety of information, but to get right to the projects and activities simply click on an item in the "Howtoon Menu" on the left side of the homepage that includes: • Animation - Learn how to make a zoetrope. • Computing - Use your hands to count in binary mode. • Communication - Write letters using materials from nature. • Energy - Make an alternative energy source with baked beans, or have fun with a DIY pin wheel. • Engineering - Make a soda bottle submarine or spring-loaded chopsticks. • Environment - Gauge the wind speed with the Beaufort scale. • Fashion - Try on a stylish trash-bag raincoat! • Holiday - Make your own snow globe. • Music - Become a one-person marching band! • Play - Make a marshmallow shooter or a pair of stilts. • Tools - Try on a pair of soda bottle goggles. There is much, much more. Just click on an item and a new page opens with a cartoon story related to the project, a materials, list, downloadable/printable materials, illustrations and even how-to video instructions. A very cool feature, is that you can search for a project or activity based on what materials you have! Do you have boxes, duct tape, batteries, vinegar, salt, old shoes, or a glue gun? Enter an item in the search engine - and find out what you can make with what you've got. This is a terrific science resource - bookmark it to use again and again. Enjoy! |
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| C A T E G O R I E S | |||
| Orientation: | General | ||
| Subjects: | Science | ||
| Teaching Methods: | Online Interactive | ||
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| Ages: | 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | ||
| Grades: | Pre-K,K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | ||
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| Web Site: | http://www.howtoons.com | ||
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