Web Site Evaluations

The biggest thing I learned from this assignment is how nice google is! You can just type in the type of website you're looking for and it pulls a bunch up. Obviously, not all of these are legitimate, but there are some good ones. In my opinion, it's important to get a website that doesn't end in .com, it seems to be much less reliable because those are commercial enterprise websites. You definitely need to search through the sites you pull up to make sure they are accurate and meet the needs of your class.

Reflection on Surveys!

I thought the surveys/spreadsheets were really fun to create and take. I would definitely use them in my classroom. They give you a lot of options and make it really easy to use. It's a convenient way to get a quiz to all your students!

Survey Survey Survey!!!

Here is a fun little survey, so enjoy! My survey!

Google Docs

I thought learning about google docs was interesting, but I can't really imagine using it much. It just reminded me of using a blog. I'd rather have a classroom blog. Also, I don't really mind sending out email attachments so I'd probably just rather do that. Good to know google reader exists though!

Weather Wizards: K-2

The webquest I did was about tornado's and hurricanes. You are supposed to pair up with a friend, then one of you learn about tornado's while the other learns about hurricanes. You are to complete a worksheet (below) and then write a paragraph about what you learned and include a few tips for preparing for your disaster. Once you both finish, as a team you present your information to the class.

****Here is the link to my webquest: http://questgarden.com/47/05/1/070222082946/t-index.htm

Tornado Study Guide Questions

Answer the following questions to help you become an expert. The questions can be found by looking at the websites given.


1. What is the definition of a tornado? A tornado is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.

2. Tornados are capable of up to ____300 mph.________ mph winds.


3. Before a thunderstorm develops, a change in ___wind _______ _direction__________ and an increase in ____wind____ _____speed____ helps to develop a spinning effect in the lower atmosphere.


4. At what time is a tornado most likely to occur? 3-9 pm

5. What two things cause a tornado to touch down creating a tornado?
1. rain
2.hail

6. What is a tornado watch? Tornadoes are possible. Stay tuned to the radio or television news.


7. What is a tornado warning? A tornado has been sighted. Take shelter immediately!


8. You are just a kid. List two things you can do to prepare for a tornado. 1. keep your ears open- know if there are tornado watches or warnings going on 2. know where to go- basement etc.

Tornado's are a weather disaster that can be very bad. Some tornadoes are really strong and destructive, some aren't as bad. Strong tornadoes can ruin houses. A lot of the time, we can detect when a tornado will come, so we can prepare. We should have a safe place, like your basement, to go if a tornado ever comes. We should talk to our families in advance about what we will do if a tornado ever comes, keep supplies, and make the house as safe as possible.