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American Museum of Natural History's "Ology" | ||
| Reviewed by Diane Flynn Keith | ||
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| Resource: | American Museum of Natural History's "Ology" | ||
| Provider: | AMNH: Ology | ||
| Summary: | The suffix "ology" refers to the study or a particular field or academic discipline. At this website sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History you can explore archaeology, marine biology, paleontology, and other fields of science such as genetics, astronomy, biodiversity, earth science, and even Einstein's theories | ||
| Description: | (There is material here that will engage younger students too, with a little help from mom or dad.) When you get to the site, you may be overwhelmed with all of the fun choices. In the center of the screen you'll see the "Highlights." Watch the screen to see what's being featured, then click on the "Go" button to explore more. To the right of the screen you'll see an icon featuring the latest exhibits at the museum. Simply click on the buttons there to enjoy an online mini-exhibit with links to further educational resources for kids and educators. Use the menu on the left side of the screen to explore: *Astronomy - Take a virtual tour of the planets in our solar system. *Biodiversity - Play a game to learn about the plants and animals in an African rain forest. *Earth - Find out how plate tectonics affect our world, and read a geologist's journal. *Einstein - Take a trip to the 4th dimension. *Genetics - Become a DNA detective and solve genetic riddles. *Marine Biology - Journey to the bottom of the sea. *Paleontology - Meet T. Rex and the strange members of his family tree. *Water - Solve story puzzles to find out how things live in the Arctic. *Archaeology - Check out a cartoon mystery and see if you can find the lost Spanish mission. Then, don't miss the "More Ology" section below the menu with all kinds of engaging educational games and activities to bring out the "Ologist" in you! |
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| Contributed by: | Diane Flynn Keith, ©Copyright 2012, All Rights Reserved. Diane Flynn Keith publishes the rave-reviewed ClickSchooling® daily ezine with 12,000+ subscribers. If you're ready to jump-start your homeschooling, save time and money, and have more fun learning with your children, get your FREE subscription to ClickSchooling® now at http://www.homefires.com/free.asp. | ||
| C A T E G O R I E S | |||
| Orientation: | General | ||
| Subjects: | Social Studies, History | ||
| Teaching Methods: | Online Interactive | ||
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| Ages: | 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | ||
| Grades: | 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | ||
| F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N | |||
| Web Site: | http://www.amnh.org/ology/ | ||
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