After reading Karen’s Chalktalk and her description of  Thirteen EdOnline, I discovered a site called Science Updates Podcasts, which feature a plethora of fascinating information on current science topics. Podcast are presented daily or weekly. It is also possible to access archived podcasts or transcripts. Unfortunately, textbooks are often outdated, this is a great way to enhance your existing curriculum. Did you know that seeds can crawl? Check it out: http://www.scienceupdate.com/show.php?date=20070613

My fourth grade class is scheduled to go on a field trip to the Nature Center of Cape May. For one of the activities, the students will be conducting a field investigation on an aquatic food chain. We will also be enjoying a Salt Marsh Safari at Turtle Creek, hoping to spot  terrapin turtles.  As we’re finishing our unit on plants, I was interested in finding a way to connect the two studies. Two years ago, my students created a website recommending various websites related to conservation . I remember PBS was a excellent resource, so when I noticed NCS’s technology facilitator, Kevin Jarrett, featured this site on his blog, I had to check it out. Eekoworld offers the perfect bridge to connect the relationship between plants and animals. Lesson plans also accompany this topic. The entire site  is a “world” of information for teachers and students alike.