Science News for Kids

Name of Website: Science News for Kids

Website Address:  http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/

Copyright date and/or last update: Copyright © 2010 Society for Science & the Public

Author/organization credentials:   Tom Siegfried, Editor in Chief, Science News for Kids and Emily Sohn, Writer, Science News for Kids, This site is a non-profit organization for kids ages 9-14 older children may go on as well. This is a published magazine from the Science News. It has many companies and other organizations that sponsor this site. Founded in 1921, Society for Science & the Public has the mission of advancing the popular understanding of science through publications and educational programs. The organization administers the Intel Science Talent Search, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, the Broadcom MASTERS, and other programs in science education.1719 N St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 | 202-785-2255 | editor@snkids.com

Web site design and ease of navigation:  The design of this site is very simple and has many links on the left column for different categories. On the tool bar above, it has links to puzzles, Sci-Fi, Science fair, Teacher zones. On the left column, there is links to many different science related topics, for example, Chemistry and Mathematics. The navigation is simple click on a subject then it will connect too many different credited articles on the subject. The teacher zone is a great place for teachers to find different websites pertaining to science and other information that is suited for the classroom.

Response and Recommendation of use:  I really like this site because of the many articles on so many subjects. Students can have access to read about many creatures in the world that they may have never seen before. With teachers in mind the articles on this site can be very useful for a lesson plan in many subjects not just science. In addition, the site has recommended websites for teachers to look at. This can help teachers find material for their classroom or other material for the students. The teacher can also assign an article for a journal or other writing assignments. The teacher is the one who can have many possibilities to further their student’s education as they choose.