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Active Engagement Pathfinder Hardin Intermediate Library Duncanville ISD Rock Cycle 6th Grade Science Prepared by Mr. Hood, Library Media Specialist October 2015 Informational Pathfinder for the Rock Cycle. Click on Links as one would a regular web page. The Rock Cycle. LESSON LINKS for the Rock Cycle Earth’s Structure and Layers – Learner.Org BrainPOP – Earth’s Structure Layers of the Earth from Science Monster National Geographic Earth’s Core brainPOP – Rock Cycle Interactives: Rock Cycle – Learner.Org Harcourt School Animations www.learner.org MR. Hood -Library Media Specialist Cool Rock Cycle Animation Britannica Kids Geologic Time Scale Geologic Time Scale ROCKS in DESIGN (See Next Page) General Science Links Chem4Kids – All Science. Great for Learning Science Concepts. Time for Kids Science – From the publishers of TIME Magazine. Study Jams Scientific Method - Cool Video Buzzle Scientific Method - Excellent Layout Scientific Method from Science Bob Excellent Layout and Descriptions Cookie Monster teaches Scientific Method - Helpful to find Student Voice! Sid the Science Kid – Cartoon Videos ROCKS in DESIGN Landscape and Rock Park Design Using Rocks in Home Design Better Homes and Gardens Japanese Rock Garden More Japanese Rock Gardens Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fossil Rim Animal Center Glen Rose, TX Dinosaur Valley State Park Texas Architectural Design Fireplace Design Rock Climbing Walls Real Rock Climbing Walls Rock Werx Climbing 8 of the world's best climbing walls Lapidary and Jewelry Design What is and How To on Lapidary How To Jewelry Design Lizzardo Museum of Lapidary Art Gem Artist of North America Babies Onine Birthstones Information Science and Legend behind Birthstones Key Search Terms or Boolean Search Terms Tectonic plates, magma, Metamorphic Rock, Igneous rock, Sedimentary Rock, earth core, earth mantle, ****See the Evaluation Test at the Bottom of the Pathfinder for Web Page Evaluation Criteria Search Engines. Duncanville ISD Databases Safe Search for Kids School Internet Resources Kidz Search GooGooligans Kids Click! Sweet Search instaGrok - creates Thinking Map of Ideas Reference. Citation Help. Macmillan Dictionary Citation Machine MLA Format Your Dictionary Fact Monster Images Pics 4 Learning FreeImages MR. Hood -Library Media Specialist TEKS Science (6) Matter and energy. The student knows matter has physical properties that can be used for classification. The student is expected to: (B) calculate density to identify an unknown substance (10) Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle, and plate tectonics. The student is expected to: (C) identify the major tectonic plates, including Eurasian, African, Indo-Australian, Pacific, North American, and South American; and (D) describe how plate tectonics causes major geological events such as ocean basins, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building Does the Web Site Pass the Test? Test for Web Site Evaluation Currency: the timeliness of the information When was the information published or posted? Has the information been revised or updated? Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? Are the links functional? Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Who is the intended audience? Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)? Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use? Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Authority: the source of the information Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor? Are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations given? What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations given? What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic? Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address? Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? examples: .com (commercial), .edu (educational), .gov (U.S. government), .org (nonprofit organization), or .net (network) (CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE) Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content, and Where does the information come from? Is the information supported by evidence? Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge? MR. Hood -Library Media Specialist Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion? Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? Purpose: the reason the information exists What is the purpose of the information? to inform? teach? sell? entertain? persuade? Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear? Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Does the point of view appear objective and impartial? Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases? Source: Bluford Library. North Carolina State University. Web: http://libguides.library.ncat.edu/content.php?pid=53820&sid=394505 MR. Hood -Library Media Specialist