Moniques PowerPoint Presentation

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Moniques PowerPoint Presentation

• What makes a good website?
• A look at Science and HSIE based websites

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Features and Characteristics

• Have background information about the writers
• The users expectations (of what will happen when
  buttons are pressed) remain the same
• New browser windows do not open
• Archives are kept
• Headlines and buttons makes sense
• No advertising

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Features and Characteristics Continued

• Headings (min 18 - 36 pt)
• Font size (min 12 - 14 pt)
• Web pages are clearly organised
• Spelling is correct
• Efficient navigation
• Aesthetically pleasing

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Great Web Sites

• Science-based Web Sites

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The Exploratorium

• www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits
• Website is very interesting - particularly if you
  want to get children interested in Science
• Interactive
• Colours contrasted well
• Pictures
• Links worked and user knew what to expect
• Was extremely fun and interesting!

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Astronomy For Kids

• http//www.astronomy.com/content/static/AstroForKi
  ds/default.asp
• Includes staff background info
• All buttons work correctly
• Web pages are set up well
• The information contained in the web site would
  be useful for teachers working on a unit about
  the Solar System. Plenty of information that
  children can use as research material.
• Website is recommended by Inform magazine
  (volume, 5 issue 4) - document put out by the NSW
  DET.

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Science For Kids

• http//www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
• This site had some interesting information, would
  be useful for classroom use.
• Had wonderful colours and was very interesting! A
  vast amount of information and contacts!

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Great Web Sites

• HSIE-based Web Sites

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The Australian Gold Rush

• http//www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Glade/853
  0/goldrush.html
• Site was designed by a 5/6 class
• Wonderful information that can be used for a unit
  on gold
• Pictures/stories that would be interesting for
  children to use/read
• Written by children for children - easy to
  understand
• Links to other websites

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First Fleet Fellowship

• http//home.vicnet.net.au/firstff/
• Ample information about the First Fleet
• Contact details of web site writers
• Pictures information
• Easy navigation

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The End

• Hope you enjoyed the show!!