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Web Enrichment Activities

Web Enrichment Activities

This activity contains 3 questions.

	Math Problems of the Week – Visit the Math Forum Problem of the Week web site at http://mathforum.org/pow/. Do one of the current problems, using the help and mentoring features if you need them. Discuss how online problems of the week can be used in classrooms. How can teachers use technology to teach with their own problems of the week?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Virtual Manipulatives for Math and Science – Use an online manipulative or interactive applet from one of the sites listed below. National Library of Virtual Manipulatives http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/vlibrary.html Manipula Math with Java http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/index.html Sample Digital Manipulatives http://arcytech.org/java/patterns/patterns_j.shtml Applet for 3-D Shapes http://www.shodor.org/refdesk/Resources/Models/SurfacePlot Web-based Chemistry Simulations http://cse.edc.org/products/simulations/default.asp Web-based Chemistry Simulations http://cse.edc.org/products/simulations/default.asp Evaluate the manipulative or applet using the following criteria, and then add an additional criterion to your evaluation. The manipulative or applet was an accurate reflection of the mathematical or scientific principle. The manipulative or applet was effective in helping me to understand, visualize, and practice the principle. The manipulative or applet functioned smoothly and was easy to use. The manipulative or applet matches with content area standards for learning.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Online Calculators – Use a calculator from one of the web sites below. Calculator http://www.calculator.com Online Converters http://onlineconverters.com Martindale's Calculators On-line Center http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html Compare the use of the online calculator to using a stand-alone calculator device to do the same type of calculation. What are the advantages and drawbacks of each method?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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