LiveScience

Type of Resource: Research Resources, Online Library, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Exhibit, Student tools and information
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: None Apparent
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LiveScience offers up-to-date articles on various scientific topics. They are written to capture attention and interest. The topics themselves are sure to engage student attention. The images are clear; the site is searchable. There is a store connected to the site. The amount of information in each of the categories is extensive; teachers can find an article connected to curriculum.

Description:

LiveScience offers current articles in these areas: animal world; human biology; forces of nature; environment; technology; science of fiction; history; other news. From the website: "Livescience.com is an original content site that chronicles the daily advances and innovations made in science and technology. "LiveScience not only reports the news, it takes on the misconceptions that often pop up around scientific discoveries and delivers short, provocative explanations with a certain wit and style. "LiveScience addresses the intellectually curious audience hungry for ideas, events and things that cross the line from being merely academic to being cool, engaging and relevant in their lives. LiveScience reports amazing, real world breakthroughs, made simple and stimulating for people on the go."

Possible uses:

Teachers can find interesting, thought provoking articles here to share with students. These articles can stir discussion and debate. Share images from the galleries on a variety of topics. Students can search the site or browse the site to find articles that are interesting to them.

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Research Resources, Online Library, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Exhibit, Student tools and information