The document discusses web resources that can be used for accessing information and providing reference services. It begins by explaining how web-based resources allow for more up-to-date and accessible information compared to traditional reference services. However, using the web effectively requires addressing technical issues and maintaining intellectual control over vast amounts of information from various sources online. The document then provides examples of different types of science education websites that can serve as resources, including sites focused on the scientific process, field research journals, evolution, simulations, earth science data, and videos. It concludes by noting that web-based learning allows students to progress at their own pace compared to traditional classroom settings.

1. TOPIC
Web resources for Accessing
Information
Name -Arya Reveendran

2. INTRODUCTION
The information obtained through a web based resources service is likely to be up to
date and easily accessible where as traditional reference service provision ,the
information may be out of date and not easily accessible.The widespread availability
and use of the World Wide Web and Web browsers (such as Netscape) have enabled
librarians to take advantage of the capacity of the Internet to serve as a virtual
reference desk, providing access to countless information resources worldwide. The
notion of a virtual reference collection, available at the click of a mouse, is undeniably
seductive, particularly for libraries with limited physical collections. Upon closer
examination, however, using the Web to provide accurate and effective information
service is a complicated proposition. Technical considerations aside, attempts at
gaining intellectual control and achieving precision recall over an ever expanding
universe of text, image, and sound, can quickly prove daunting. Not only does
utilization of the Web presuppose appropriate hardware, software, and searching
skills, but Web sites are notoriously unreliable and frequently lack authority.
Nonetheless, the Web has the potential to provide information far beyond that which
is available in the library's collection, and librarians can ill afford to ignore its
capabilities. As the World Wide Web becomes an increasingly popular platform for
the delivery of digitized information, librarians face the challenge of finding and
using information that's accurate and reliable.

3. CONTENT
Browsers such as Netscape and Microsoft Explorer have demystified the
Internet, and make its contents accessible to users who have a minimum of
technical expertise. Consequently, the notion of the Internet as a virtual library,
available at the click of a mouse, is becoming increasingly attractive,
particularly to libraries with limited resources and small collections. Upon
closer examination, however, using the web to access accurate and reliable
information is a complicated proposition. Technical considerations aside,
attempts at gaining intellectual control and achieving precision recall over an
ever expanding universe of text, image, and sound, can quickly prove daunting.
Not only does effective utilization of the web presuppose appropriate hardware,
software, and searching skills, but web sites are notoriously undependable and
frequently lack the authority that we associate with published works. Moreover,
just because something is on the web doesn't mean you can find it!
Nonetheless, librarians ignore web-based information at their own peril, for it
has the potential to expand and enrich the library's physical collection and
information services
Websites for Science Teachers
We all know that the web is full of excellent web resources for science
teachers and students. However, unless you live on the web, finding the best
websites can become quite a challenge. This isn't a "Top Ten" list -- instead, it
is a list of websites that I either use on a regular basis or just find interesting.
From teaching resources for the nature of science and authentic field journals to
wacky videos about numbers, I am sure that you will find something in the
following list the works for you! Please share your favorite science web
resources in the comment section.

4. 1) Understanding Science
UC Berkeley's Understanding Science website is a "must use" for all science
teachers. It is a great resource for learning more about the process of science.
The resource goes much deeper than the standard "PHEOC" model of the
scientific method by emphasizing peer review, the testing of ideas, a science
flowchart and "what is science?" checklist. Understanding Science also
provides a variety of teaching resources including case studies of scientific
discoveries and lessonplans for every grade level.
2) FieldResearchJournals
The Field Book Project from the National Museum of Natural History and the
Smithsonian Institution Archives intends to create a "one stop" archive for field
research journals and other documentation. You can find plenty of examples from
actual field research journals for your classes.
3) Evolution
Berkeley's Understanding Evolution website is the precursor to their
Understanding Science efforts. The Understanding Evolution website provides
a plethora of resources, news items and lessons for teaching about evolution.
Lessons provide appropriate "building blocks" to help students at any grade
level work towards a deeper understanding of evolution. The Evo 101 tutorial
provides a great overview of the science behind evolution and the multiple
lines of evidence that support the theory.
4) PhET Simulations
PhET from the University of Colorado provides dozens of fantastic simulations
for physics, chemistry and biology. The website also includes a collection of
teacher contributed activities, lab experiences, homework assignments and
conceptual questions that can be used with the simulations.
5) Earth Exploration

5. The Earth Exploration Toolbook provides a series of activities, tools and case
studies for using data sets with your students.
6) Ed Head Interactives
Edheads is an organization that provides engaging web simulations and
activities for kids. Current activities focus on simulated surgical procedures,
cell phone design (with market research), simple and compound machines, and
weather prediction.
7) Plant Mentors
Do you teach about plants? Check out Planting Science to connect your
middle or high school students to science mentors and a collaborative inquiry
project. From the project:
Planting Science is a learning and research resource, bringing together
students, plant scientists, and teachers from across the nation. Students engage
in hands-on plant investigations, working with peers and scientist mentors to
build collaborations and to improve their understanding of science.
8) Periodic Table of Videos
Check out The Periodic Table of Videos for a wide array of videos
about the elements and other chemistry topics.
9) More Videos
Students can read and watch video about 21 Smithsonian scientistsincluding a
volcano watcher, fossil hunter, art scientist, germinator and zoo vet.
10) Even More Videos
How many videos were watched on YouTube in 2010? If you said 22 billion,
you are sort of correct... Those 22 billion views only represent the number of
times education videos were watched! In addition to this list of science and
math YouTube channels, here are two of my favorites:

6. SciShow is all about teaching scientific concepts in an accessible and easy-to-
understand manner. This channel includes a variety of short (3 minute) and
long (10 minute) videos. New videos are released weekly.
Former BBC journalist Brady Haran is crazy about math and science. If you
love numbers, you will love his Numberphile channel, dedicated to exploring
the stories behind numbers.
Physical Science Resources
Infrared Light Resources and Lesson Plans
http://www.sofia.usra.edu/Edu/materials/edu_materials.html
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has developed
a series of lesson plans and other educational materials to assist middle and
high school teachers to explore infrared light with students. The hands-on and
demonstration activities are designed to complement instruction on the
electromagnetic spectrum for middle and high school students and is designed
to be completed in one or two classroom periods. A poster about the
electromagnetic spectrum is also available upon request.
The Physics Front
http://www.compadre.org/precollege/
The Physics Front is an online library of physics and astronomy resources that
provide enhanced accessibility to peer-reviewed quality physics teaching
resources for all teachers of physics and the physical sciences with special
support for new teachers of all levels of science. The collection contains
references, lesson plans, activities, labs, assessments, and best teaching
practices which are all searchable by subject and course type.
Physics To Go

7. (http://www.physicstogo.org/) Physics To Go is a collection of more than 550
carefully selected online resources for informal physics learning. Striking
images, with links to related sites that discuss the physics, can be useful as
examples of the application of physics concepts.
What Matters with Matter
http://www.chem4kids.com
Need some help with chemistry? Check out this site. Offers links to other
science areas as well.
Build an Induction Motor
http://www.qsl.net/ns8o/Induction_Generator.html
If your students have moved from simple machines to complex mechanisms,
here's a challenge for them - build a squirrel cage or an induction motor
following the instructions on this page.
Thomas JeffersonNational Accelerator Facility
http://www.jlab.org
The Jefferson Lab is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to study and
understand the detailed structure and behavior of the nucleus of an atom.
The Periodic Table of Comic Books
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/
Click on an element to see a list of comic book pages involving that element,
then go to the full page!
Chemistry Coach
http://www.chemistrycoach.com/high.htm#High School Chemistry Resources
on the Web

8. Links to relevant high school chemistry resources available on the web.
Think Quest Programs
http://www.thinkquest.org/en/
This site has resources for teachers and students.
Atomic Alchemy: Nuclear Processes
http://library.thinkquest.org/17940
This site explains concepts such as the atom, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion,
and the history of nuclear events
The Particle Adventure
http://particleadventure.org
The National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy introduces
students to the theory of particles and forces through an interactive adventure
tour.
The Science of Baseball
http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball
Designed to look like a 1950's comic book, this site teaches kids the science
behind America's favorite pastime using RealAudio and video clips of
scientists and major leaguers.
Amusement Park Physics
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics
A science thrill ride on the influence of physics at amusement parks. An
interactive, on-line exhibit from Annenberg/CPB projects.
KISS Institute for Practical Robotics

9. http://www.kipr.org
Extra-curricular and professional development activities and sample lesson
plans for improving learning in the field of technology, particularly robotics.
Beakman's Electric Motor
http://fly.hiwaay.net:80/~palmer/motor.html
Here's a great amateur-science page taken from Beakman's World on TV. It
includes just one project, the construction of a homemade electric motor out of
a toilet-paper tube and some paper clips. It would make a serious contender for
first prize in any science fair.
Web Elements
http://www.webelements.com/
At last! A neat way of discovering the periodic table of elements.
WebElements is fast and easy. Here you can choose any known element (from
one to 105) and get the full rundown, from atomic weight to isotopic
abundances. Chemistry made fun and easy!

10. CONCLUSION
A major advantage is that some types of web-based learning allow students to
progress at their own pace. This is not true of virtual classrooms that are
conducted in real-time. However, many web-based learning packages are
offered in modules, which students work through individually, at their own
pace. Moreover, an electronic forum enables students to meet with teachers in
one -on-one sessions. The ability to work through the material at the student’s
own pace is a dramatic advantage over traditional teaching methods second. A
major advantage is that some types of web-based learning allow students to
progress at their own pace. This is not true of virtual classrooms that are
conducted in real-time. However, many web-based learning packages are
offered in modules, which students work through individually, at their own
pace. Moreover, an electronic forum enables students to meet with teachers in
one-on-one sessions. The ability to work through the material at the student’s
own pace is a dramatic advantage over traditional teaching methods.

11. REFERENCE
• www.learningscience.org/physci.htm
• https:#enwikipedia.org/wiki/webresources
• www.mde.k12.ms.us/ESE/science/physical-science-resources
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