 May 2007
The Futures Channel
Tune in, turn on to the future, math and science teachers!
Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
http://www.thefutureschannel.com/index.php
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CONTENT:
The Futures Channel provides free multimedia resources for math and science teachers. As stated on the Web site, the goal is to use “new media technologies to create a channel between the scientists, engineers, explorers, and visionaries who are shaping the future, and today’s learners who will one day succeed them.”
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SITE DESIGN:
This site is well organized with links listed in the left sidebar and a search tool available for finding movies and lessons quickly. Featured movies are in the main portion of the front page. Flash Player 7 or higher is required.
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REVIEW:
The Futures Channel connects learning to the real world through free documentary videos and lessons that make learning engaging and fun. Movie and lesson categories include Algebra in the Real World, Hands-on Math, Living & Working in Space, Problem Solving, and Science and Technology. These short video clips that go behind the scenes with professionals from a wide range of careers put the learning into context and help answer the question, “Why do I need to learn this?” The movies run around five minutes each and use a wide range of subject matter such as roller coasters, ball parks, robots, solar powered cars, sports, the zoo and much more to capture the interest of students. Each video is accompanied by at least one lesson and some have several lessons for different grade levels. The videos are excellent for bringing life to your curriculum.
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CONTACT INFO:
rdeleon@thefutureschannel.com
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